Warehouse fights just became a lot more accessible.
For the first time since opening its doors to fans, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has significantly lowered ticket prices for live events at the Meta
Apex (formerly known as the UFC Apex) in Las Vegas — a move that could finally make attending these intimate fight nights realistic for everyday fans.
When the promotion initially began selling tickets to Apex shows, prices were notoriously steep and extremely limited. Attendance required VIP packages through On Location, UFC’s official hospitality partner, with tickets often ranging from $1,500 to well over $5,000 — a barrier that kept most fans on the outside looking in.
Those days appear to be over.
According to Ariel Helwani, UFC has distributed new pricing information to fighters and their camps, revealing a dramatic price drop across multiple seating tiers. Fans can now attend Apex events for as little as $250, a massive reduction compared to previous offerings.
New Meta Apex ticket price tiers:
- $250 — Upper Riser (Upper Rows)
- $300 — Upper Riser (Upper Middle Rows)
- $350 — Upper Riser (Rows C & D)
- $400 — Upper Riser (Rows A & B)
VIP pricing has also been slashed. Entry-level VIP packages now start at $710, down from a previous minimum of $1,750, while VIP seating with drink service will run fans $1,600.
As expected, the reaction online has been mixed.
Those prices aren’t terrible
I might finally go to a live event
Those are actually really good prices in my opinion. It’s not like there’s a bad seat in the Apex.
Anyone crying about this very clearly never checked the previous pricing. Awesome move.
$250 to watch fights in a warehouse, no thank you.
Who the f—k is paying $400 to watch Holly Holm at the Meta Apex
these are standard arena prices lmfao
Love it or hate it, the UFC’s decision marks a clear shift in how it approaches live attendance for Apex shows — and could lead to fuller crowds and a better atmosphere moving forward.
The first Meta Apex event of 2026 is scheduled for Feb. 7, headlined by Mario Bautista vs. Vinicius Oliveira (check out the rest of the card here).
