With 62 days left until UFC 303, Conor McGregor (22-6 UFC, 10-4 UFC) is set to take on former TUF foe Michael Chandler (23-8 MMA, 2-2 UFC) in his long-awaited return to the Octagon. Ticket prices have already skyrocketed due to the match. 3 UFC) June 29, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Tickets were officially released on Friday through Ticketmaster and AXS. Those who purchase tickets through On Location, which sponsors high-profile events such as the Super Bowl, Final Four, and other famous attractions, will also receive early access VIP treatment.
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Nevertheless, this welterweight matchup will likely be the hottest matchup of the summer, according to the T-Mobile Arena website. Ticket prices to attend range from $1,740 to $14,500.
This price range is not unusual for UFC events, as similar McGregor fights have raised thousands of dollars per ticket for those interested in attending his fights. In 2018, McGregor failed to regain the lightweight title from Khabib Nurmagomedov. According to Bet MGM, the event had 2.4 million pay-per-view purchases, but tickets without commission ranged from $205 to $2,505.
Making matters even more difficult, hotel rates for the weekend of June 29, culminating in UFC International Fight Week, are also not very kind. As of this writing, a two-night stay at the MGM Grand, arriving on the day of the ceremonial weigh-in and departing on Sunday, costs an average of $648 per night (not including fees); Not reached. This includes food and other necessary expenses.
So if you're considering a trip to Las Vegas for UFC 303, it's best to plan ahead and be prepared for changes if necessary. Because, as mentioned above, cards are subject to change.
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