The UFC is coming to Sphere for the first time.
On Saturday, Sept. 14, Bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley will go toe to toe with No. 1 contender Merab Dvalishvili in UFC 306 at the visually spectacular venue, which is already being teased as “the GREATEST live combat sports show anybody’s ever seen.”
With over a month before the high-stakes Mexican Independence Day match, tensions are high.
In a video posted on UFC’s official Instagram account, the fighters argued about O’Malley’s coach Tim Welch, according to MMA Fighting.
Dvalishvili claimed he wanted to “smack (Welch’s) face” not in the ring but “a street fight.”
But wait! That’s not all!
Flyweight champion Alexa Grasso is slated to battle former titleholder Valentina Shevchenko in one of the nine (!) undercard matches scheduled for for the jam-packed Saturday Sphere evening.
And if you want to be there to witness the mayhem live, tickets can be picked up as soon as today.
They will cost you, though.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find was $1,873 before fees on Vivid Seats.
Ringside seats start at $12,623 before fees.
For more information, we’ve got everything you need to know and more about UFC 306 at Las Vegas Sphere below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
UFC 306 tickets
A complete breakdown of all the best UFC 306 ticket prices by section at Sphere can be found here:
| Sphere sections | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| 400 level | $1,873 |
| 300 level | $2,546 |
| 200 level | $3,324 |
| 100 level | $3,156 |
| Ringside | $12,623 |
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and, if it isn’t noted, will include additional fees at checkout.)
Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.
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Upcoming UFC events
After O’Malley and Dvalishvili duke it out at Sphere, the next UFC event will take place in Salt Lake City.
UFC 307 is scheduled to go down at the Delta Center on Saturday, Oct. 5. Fighters have not been announced yet.
If you want to go, click here to grab tickets.
Other shows at the Las Vegas Sphere
Sphere has quite a year lined up.
Over the next few months, jam band legends Dead and Company, classic rock icons The Eagles and EDM superstar Anyma are set to headline at the eye-popping space.
On off-nights, we recommend catching a screening of Academy Award-nominated director Darren Aronofsky’s immersive hour-long film “Postcard From Earth” at the one-of-a-kind venue.
Planning a Las Vegas trip but don’t know what’s going to be at Sphere when you visit?
Not a problem.
You can find a complete calendar of all events at the Sphere here.
About UFC 306
In addition to O’Malley and Dvalishvili, there are a slew of fighters duking it out in the ring at Sphere on Sept. 14.
Based on our findings, here’s who’s squaring up:
| UFC 306 card |
|---|
| Sean O’Malley (United States) vs. Merab Dvalishvili (Georgia) Bantamweight Title Bout |
| Alexa Grasso (Mexico) vs. Valentina Shevchenko (Kyrgyzstan) Women’s Flyweight Title Bout |
| Brian Ortega (United States) vs. Diego Lopes (Brazil) Featherweight Bout |
| Raul Rosas Jr. (Mexico) vs. Aoriqileng (China) Bantamweight Bout |
| Irene Aldana (Mexico) vs. Norma Dumont (Brazil) Women’s Bantamweight Bout |
| Manuel Torres (Mexico) vs. Ignacio Bahamondes (Chile) Lightweight Bout |
| Edgar Chairez (Mexico) vs. Kevin Borjas (Peru) Flyweight Bout |
| Ronaldo Rodriguez (Mexico) vs. Ode Osbourne (Jamaica) Flyweight Bout |
| Yazmin Jauregui (Mexico) vs. Ketlen Souza (Brazil) Women’s Strawweight Bout |
| Daniel Zellhuber (Mexico) vs. Esteban Ribovics (Argentina) Lightweight Bout |
How to watch UFC 306
UFC 306 is airing exclusively as a PPV event on ESPN+, so you’ll need an active ESPN+ subscription to purchase the PPV.
ESPN+ costs $10.99/month or $109.99/year; new subscribers who are signing up for UFC 306 will pay either $90.98 (monthly subscription) or $134.98 (annual subscription) total for the PPV + either one month or one year of ESPN+.
You can purchase ESPN+ with UFC 306 PPV here.
ESPN+ and Disney Bundle Options:
UFC fans can also purchase the UFC 306 PPV by subscribing to the Disney Bundle, which includes Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ for $14.99/month.
If you choose this subscription option, you’ll get access to all three services individually; after signing up, you’ll just have to sign into your ESPN+ account to purchase the PPV for $79.99.
Click here to grab the Disney Bundle + UFC 306 PPV.
Huge Las Vegas residencies in 2024
Want to catch a show on the strip too?
Here are five of the biggest Vegas residencies you won’t want to miss live these next few months.
• Nas
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Who else is out and about this year? Sneak a peek at our list of the 50 biggest concert tours in 2024 to find out.
Why you should trust ‘Post Wanted’ by the New York Post
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.