Umar Nurmagomedov will make his RAF debut against Urijah Faber at RAF Abu Dhabi on November 14, 2026, at Etihad Arena. They join a card that also features Khamzat Chimaev, Colby Covington and Kyle Snyder. Tickets are on sale through Etihad Arena.
Khamzat Chimaev and Colby Covington will meet for the Cruiserweight Cross Over title at RAF Abu Dhabi on 14 November. The Etihad Arena card is RAF's first Middle East event and features several leading wrestling names.
UFC 333 hits Abu Dhabi on 24 October with two world title fights at Etihad Arena. Alexander Volkanovski puts his featherweight belt on the line against Movsar Evloev, while Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili settle their rivalry for the bantamweight crown.
Abu Dhabi has locked in a five-year partnership with Real American Freestyle, bringing top-tier wrestling events to Yas Island. The first card, set for November, will feature Hamza Chimaev as the main event.
Pedro Martinez has made the European Super Cup in Abu Dhabi the top priority for Real Madrid basketball, pointing to the challenge of facing Dubai and the need to shape a clear team identity as the season starts at Etihad Arena.
Real Madrid will open their 2026-27 basketball season against Dubai in the semi-finals of the first EuroLeague Super Cup at Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena. The match on 18 September brings a major new European competition to the UAE.
