Hawaii is a targeted future destination for the
Ultimate Fighting Championship.
During his recent appearance on “The Rich Eisen Show,” UFC CEO
Dana
White was asked where he’d like to stage an event the promotion
has never visited previously. Hawaii immediately came to mind,
although he explained that infrastructure has prevented the
promotion from staging an event there, but a new arena is
apparently in the works.
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Dana White points to a new Hawaii arena as the key to UFC’s
long-awaited debut
According to White, the state’s existing infrastructure has been
the biggest obstacle to staging an event. However, with a new arena
targeted for 2028-29, taking the promotion to the island state is a
priority.
“One of our biggest markets since day one has been Hawaii, and
we’ve still never put on an event in Hawaii,” White said. “We’ve
had multiple world champions from Hawaii. The infrastructure there
can’t support a UFC event. But now they’re building a new arena
there. Supposed to be done in [2028, 2029].”
White believes Hawaii would be a particularly attractive
destination for both fans and the UFC’s staff.
“I like destinations where people want to go,” White added. “When
we do UFC Hawaii, people will lose their minds. Who doesn’t want to
go to UFC Hawaii? So, off the top of my head, you’re firing that at
me… When I think about UFC Hawaii, that will be a fun one.”