Record-Breaking UFC Fight Night Smashes Revenue Records at KFC Yum! Center
ASM Global-managed KFC Yum! Center proudly announces a historic milestone as the venue hosted the highest grossing US UFC Fight Night of all time on Saturday, June 8 in Louisville, KY. Not only did this event mark a monumental achievement for UFC and the venue, but it also secured its position as the highest grossing single-day sporting event in KFC Yum! Center history.
Boasting an attendance of 19,578 fans, the event generated a gross total revenue of $2,500,652. The success of this landmark event is a testament to the passion and dedication of both the fighters and the fans, as well as the commitment of the KFC Yum! Center to providing a world-class experience for its guests.
"We are thrilled to have hosted the highest grossing single day sporting event in KFC Yum! Center history and highest grossing US UFC Fight Night of all time," said KFC Yum! Center General Manager Eric Granger. "Thank you to our local community and those who traveled from around the world to experience UFC in Louisville. We are immensely proud to have partnered with Louisville Tourism to bring this historic event to fruition and thank UFC for a incredibly successful night.”
In addition to breaking records locally, the success of this UFC Fight Night further solidifies the KFC Yum! Center's reputation as a premier destination for sports and entertainment on a national scale. By attracting top-tier events and drawing audiences from across the country, the KFC Yum! Center solidifies itself as a top contributor to economic development in Louisville.
For more information about upcoming events at the KFC Yum! Center, visit kfcyumcenter.com.