UFC 330 heads to Philadelphia with championship bout on Aug. 15

The Octagon will return to the City of Brotherly Love for the first time in more than seven years this summer.

The Las Vegas-based promotion announced on Tuesday that UFC 330 will take place at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on Aug. 15. No bouts were confirmed for the card, but the event is expected to include a title fight atop the bill, per a release.

“Pennsylvania is thrilled to host UFC 330 in Philadelphia, the first time a championship bout is coming back to the Commonwealth in fifteen years,” said Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro. “This is a huge year for Pennsylvania – all eyes are on the Commonwealth as we celebrate America 250 and host some of the biggest sporting events in the world in the place where it all started. From UFC and March Madness to the FIFA World Cup and the NFL Draft, we’re excited to host world class sporting events that will bring with them incredible opportunities for our businesses, our communities, and our fans. The Commonwealth is all in and we look forward to welcoming UFC back to Pennsylvania.”

A Great Fight Town

The Octagon last touched down in Philadelphia on March 30, 2019 for UFC on ESPN 2 at the Wells Fargo Center. In the evening’s main event, Justin Gaethje defeated Edson Barboza via first-round knockout.

“Philadelphia is hosting some of the biggest sporting events this year as part of the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary,” said UFC CEO Dana White. “It’s been 15years since the UFC brought a numbered event to the city, so now is the perfect time to go back. Philadelphia has always been a great fight town, and I can’t wait to return.”

According to the release the UFC’s return to Philadelphia “is part of a growing number of partnerships between TKO and government and private partners in communities around the world that are eager to host UFC's marquee live events.” The announcement is one of a number of these types of partnerships expected over the course of of the year.