Kansas City Welcomes TKO Takeover With PBR, UFC, And WWE Events

TKO Group Holdings is setting the stage for an unprecedented series of events at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, featuring the world's leading organizations in mixed martial arts - UFC, sports entertainment - WWE, and bull riding - PBR (Professional Bull Riders) from April 24 to 28.

The action-packed weekend will kick off with the PBR event on Thursday (April 24), continue with UFC FIGHT NIGHT on Saturday (April 26), and conclude with WWE's Raw on Monday (April 28). This lineup offers fans a unique chance to immerse themselves in a wide array of premier sports and entertainment experiences.

The Kansas City Sports Commission has played a pivotal role in making this event possible, facilitating an agreement that brings these major events to the T-Mobile Center in Downtown Kansas City. This marks the first time a venue in the city will host consecutive events from PBR, UFC, and WWE in a single weekend, under the banner of 'TKO Takeover Presented by VeChain.'

VeChain, recognized for its leading blockchain solutions and serving as UFC's Official Blockchain Partner since 2022, has expanded its involvement to become the presenting partner for this groundbreaking series of events.

Peter Dropick, Executive Vice President of Event Development and Operations for TKO, highlighted Kansas City's history with UFC, WWE, and PBR, noting the city as a top destination for these promotions.

"This is a unique opportunity to showcase these three premier properties in one city at the same time for the benefit of fans and visitors to the area. We thank the Kansas City Sports Commission and the management at T-Mobile Center for making this possible."

Kathy Nelson, President, and CEO of the Kansas City Sports Commission and Visit KC, expressed excitement about continuing Kansas City's tradition of hosting world-class events. She emphasized the significant economic benefits and the enhanced visibility these events will bring to Kansas City, leveraging broadcast programming and social media platforms.

Jay Cooper, General Manager of T-Mobile Center, reflected on the venue's history of hosting memorable events from UFC, WWE, and PBR. He anticipates that bringing these three giants together for a week of non-stop action will provide an exceptional experience for guests, expressing honor in T-Mobile Center being chosen for this world-class event package.

An all-in-one ticket bundle for these thrilling events will be made available for purchase starting March 3 at 10 AM CST on AXS.com. Furthermore, fans can look forward to VIP Experience packages, offering premium seating, exclusive event access, all-inclusive hospitality, and opportunities for meet-and-greets with athletes.

These packages will be available soon via On Location, with more details accessible on onlocationexp.com. In the weeks ahead, further announcements will detail the UFC athletes, WWE Superstars, and PBR bull riders participating in their respective Kansas City events.

UFC and WWE operate under the umbrella of TKO, a premium sports and entertainment company currently in the process of acquiring PBR and On Location. For more information on the first TKO Takeover Presented by VeChain, interested parties are encouraged to visit pbr.com/tkotakeover.

Over the past two decades, more than 60 events from UFC, WWE, and PBR have taken place in Kansas City, with each organization boasting a rich history in the city.

PBR's Kansas City Outlaws, the 2024 regular season champions of the PBR Teams league established in 2022, compete annually at T-Mobile Center. Additionally, PBR operates the PBR Big Sky Bar in partnership with The Cordish Companies in the Power & Light district.

Notable UFC athletes who have competed in Kansas City include Max Holloway, Demetrious Johnson, Robert Whittaker, and Rose Namajunas. WWE has also made its mark, hosting Money in The Bank in 2010 and annual Raw and SmackDown events, featuring legends like John Cena and Cody Rhodes.