T-Mobile Arena and TKO Group Extend Partnership Through 2030

MGM Resorts' T-Mobile Arena has extended its agreement with TKO Group Holdings through 2030, solidifying its position as the official home for UFC and WWE in Las Vegas. The agreement guarantees a minimum of four annual UFC events and two WWE events, reinforcing Las Vegas as a global epicenter of combat sports and entertainment. MGM Resorts' stock is currently trading at $38.88, down 0.08% on the NYSE.

MGM Resorts' T-Mobile Arena has solidified its position as the official home for UFC and WWE in Las Vegas with a new agreement extending through 2030. The partnership, announced on September 3, 2025, guarantees a minimum of four annual UFC events and two WWE events, further cementing Las Vegas as a global epicenter of combat sports and entertainment.

The agreement, which was negotiated by TKO and the management partners of T-Mobile Arena, builds on an existing relationship that began in 2017. Initially, UFC became the first non-traditional sports franchise to become an anchor tenant of a major entertainment venue. The extension now includes WWE, leveraging TKO's combined portfolio to secure at least six total events annually in Las Vegas [2].

Peter Dropick, Executive Vice President of Event Development and Operations for TKO, commented on the expansion, stating, "AEG and T-Mobile Arena have been tremendous partners over the past eight years, and we’re thrilled to expand this relationship across TKO to include both UFC and WWE events" [2].

Dana White, UFC President and CEO, highlighted the significance of the venue, noting, "T-Mobile Arena has been home to some of the most iconic UFC fights of the last decade. Five of our top 10 biggest gates have happened in that arena, and I look forward to breaking more records together" [1].

T-Mobile Arena has already hosted 20 sold-out UFC events since its opening in 2016, setting multiple records for both the venue and the promotion. Notably, five of the top 10 all-time highest-grossing UFC events have been held at the arena, including UFC® 229: KHABIB vs. MCGREGOR in October 2018 and UFC® 300: PEREIRA vs. HILL in April 2024 [1].

The new agreement also underscores WWE's growing presence in Las Vegas. WrestleMania 41, held at Allegiant Stadium in April 2025, became the most successful and highest-grossing event in WWE history, drawing 124,693 fans over two nights [2]. T-Mobile Arena supported WWE's takeover of Las Vegas during WrestleMania weekend by hosting additional events including Smackdown, NXT, and Raw. Las Vegas will once again host WWE's biggest event of the year, as WrestleMania 42 will return to Allegiant Stadium on April 18 and 19, 2026, with T-Mobile Arena set to host Smackdown and Raw in support [1].

The deal includes priority scheduling during key periods such as UFC's International Fight Week and significant branding presence for TKO properties inside and outside the arena. This ensures a consistent and prominent presence for both UFC and WWE in Las Vegas [2].

MGM Resorts' stock is currently trading at $38.88, down 0.08% on the NYSE. The extended partnership with TKO Group Holdings may have implications for the company's financial performance, as it positions T-Mobile Arena as a key venue for high-profile events and enhances its strategic value in the Las Vegas market.

References:
[1] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250903298502/en/TKO-Extends-Exclusive-Partnership-With-T-Mobile-Arena-Solidifying-Las-Vegas-Premier-Venue-as-Official-Home
[2] https://wrestlingnoticias.com.br/wwe-en/tko-group-holdings-extends-partnership-with-t-mobile-arena-guarantees-annual-wwe-events-in-las-vegas-through-2030/