5 North American stadiums the UFC should target for future events
The UFC has continued to raise the bar in terms of their live event experience. They have expanded their reach and have hosted events in sold-out arenas and stadiums across the world.
Although the promotion is capable of selling out at stadiums, they have only occasionally held events at stadiums. Most of their events are usually held in enclosed arenas like the Apex Center, T-Mobile Arena, etc. North America is home to some of the best stadiums in the world and could easily be configured to accommodate an MMA event. Obviously, they will need to identify which all fighters would bring in the most attention and which fight should headline the event.
There are many North American stadiums that would be great destinations for the promotion. Whether it’s for an annual event or a one-off, the promotion has a lot to gain. This list will look at five North American stadiums the UFC should target for future events.
#5. UFC New York: JMA Wireless Dome
.@Cuse's Carrier Dome will be getting a name change after more than 40 years.
Reportedly, local technology company JMA Wireless will take over naming rights for the building. https://t.co/zPiiePqBk4
The JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York would provide a unique atmosphere for a UFC event. The 50,000+ seat venue is located on the Syracuse University campus and is an iconic college sports stadium.
The promotion hosts multiple events in the state of New York each year. They usually host events at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn in April and Madison Square Garden in November. With that in mind, they could decide to try something different and host a stadium event in April instead.
The JMA Wireless Dome is nicknamed “The Loud House” due to the sound that reflects off it's roof. This is the kind of atmosphere that Dana White would want to have to heighten the fans’ live event experience. The venue could be a more appealing option, especially considering that renovations amounting to approximately $163 million have just been completed.