Conor McGregor’s highly anticipated comeback to the UFC Octagon has been confirmed for late June. McGregor has been out of action since sustaining a tibia fracture in his trilogy bout against Dustin Poirier in July 2021.
The excitement surrounding McGregor’s return is palpable, especially with his upcoming match against Michael Chandler. Ticket prices for UFC 303 have surged compared to his last fight, reflecting the immense hype surrounding McGregor’s return. Let’s examine how ticket prices have increased due to McGregor’s presence.
McGregor’s UFC 303 Ticket Prices Double, Marking a Surge in Demand
UFC fans are expressing frustration over recent reports of ticket prices for Conor McGregor’s highly anticipated return. McGregor is slated to return at UFC 303 on June 29 against Michael Chandler. An Instagram post from ESPN MMA revealed that the lowest ticket price for McGregor vs. Chandler is nearly double compared to his last fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 300 in April.
The lowest ticket price for UFC 303 is $1,014, a significant increase from the $538 for McGregor’s last appearance at UFC 264. It’s worth noting that UFC 264 generated a revenue of $15,759,800 at T-Mobile Arena, marking the fourth-highest live gate in UFC history.
Checkout fan reaction below:
“Good thing I’ll be watching for free.”
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“Gotta get those 300k bonuses back.”
“Literally pricing out the real fans, then blaming them when the arena atmosphere isn’t great”
“Prices for UFC fights are ridiculous lately.”
“1000 for nose bleeds is insane.”
It’s not unusual for UFC events featuring McGregor to command high ticket prices, often reaching thousands of dollars for those eager to attend. This upcoming event will highlight the 2024 International Fight Week, with McGregor facing off against Michael Chandler. Make sure not to miss UFC 303: McGregor vs. Chandler, live from T-Mobile Arena during International Fight Week in Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 29, 2024.
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