Fan backlash? UFC 328 tickets suffering ‘sluggish’ sales as nosebleeds climb to nearly $400 per seat

TL;DR

UFC 328 ticket sales are reportedly sluggish, with nosebleed seats nearing $400. The event, featuring Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland, is scheduled for May 9, 2026, in Newark, New Jersey.

Key points

UFC 328 features Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland
Ticket sales are sluggish with nosebleed seats at nearly $400
Event scheduled for May 9, 2026, in Newark, New Jersey

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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 21: Khamzat Chimaev of the United Arab Emirates reacts after a unanimous-decision victory against Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in a middleweight fight during the UFC 294 event at Etihad Arena on October 21, 2023 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) | Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

Looks like UFC 327 wasn’t an isolated incident.

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is two weeks away from its upcoming UFC 328 event, scheduled for Sat., May 9, 2026 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The “Chimaev vs. Strickland” fight card (see it here) will be topped by the middleweight title fight pitting current 185-pound champion Khamzat Chimaev against ex-division titleholder Sean Strickland.

Doesn’t sound like fans are landing on “The Rock.”

Here’s a recent screenshot from Ticketmaster:

Q&A

Why are UFC 328 ticket sales sluggish?

UFC 328 ticket sales are sluggish possibly due to high prices, with nosebleed seats approaching $400.

What is the date and location of UFC 328?

UFC 328 is scheduled for May 9, 2026, at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Who are the main fighters in the UFC 328 event?

The main event features Khamzat Chimaev defending his middleweight title against former champion Sean Strickland.