UFC Returns to Dallas January 16, 2027 at AAC
UFC heads back to Dallas, Texas on January 16, 2027 for a Fight Night card at American Airlines Center.
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The UFC is heading back to Dallas, Texas for a Fight Night card on January 16, 2027, with no fights yet announced for the event at American Airlines Center.
The promotion confirmed the date during Saturday's UFC 336 broadcast. No main event or supporting bouts have been revealed, and tickets are expected to go on sale next month.
Why Dallas Matters to the UFC
Dallas has hosted the UFC six times, most recently for UFC 277 in 2022, when Amanda Nunes beat Julianna Pena in their rematch to retain the bantamweight title. Before that, American Airlines Center and the broader Dallas market saw UFC 228 in 2018, headlined by Tyron Woodley defending his welterweight title against Darren Till. Both of those cards were pay-per-view main events, so the jump to an unnamed Fight Night slot suggests this booking is more about keeping a packed early 2027 calendar moving than building toward a marquee title fight, at least for now.
A Stacked Start to 2027
The UFC's new year is filling in fast. UFC 336 lands in Toronto on January 30, with flyweight champion Joshua Van defending his title against Manel Kape, and Carlos Prates meeting Michael Morales for an interim welterweight belt after Islam Makhachev was unable to make that date. Dallas now slots in two weeks earlier on January 16, giving the promotion back to back events to open the calendar before it even closes out 2026, when UFC 335 hits T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas with Charles Oliveira facing Diego Lopes for the BMF title.
With no fighters attached yet, there's nothing to handicap in Dallas. But a Fight Night card wedged two weeks ahead of a stacked UFC 336 in Toronto often becomes a landing spot for fighters cut loose from that bigger show, ranked contenders looking to stay busy, or a rebuilt title eliminator once the dust settles from the Prates-Morales interim fight. Bettors should keep the date circled and wait for a main event before drawing any conclusions on lines.
Dallas ticket availability is expected to open next month, which should also bring the first hints at who UFC officials want on the card.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the UFC's next Dallas event?
The UFC returns to Dallas, Texas on January 16, 2027 for a Fight Night card at American Airlines Center.
Who is fighting on the UFC Dallas card?
No bouts have been announced yet for the January 16, 2027 UFC Fight Night in Dallas.
When did the UFC last hold an event in Dallas?
The UFC last visited Dallas in 2022 for UFC 277, headlined by Amanda Nunes defeating Julianna Pena in their bantamweight title rematch.
