Accor Arena in Paris has quickly established itself as the home of UFC events in France since the legalization and rapid growth of MMA in the country. Situated in the 12th arrondissement near the River Seine, the venue seats roughly 15,000–20,000 for combat sports and is designed for major concerts and international sporting events. Its central location and access via the Bercy transport hub make it ideal for drawing fans from across France and neighboring European countries.
The UFC’s inaugural trip to Paris in 2022 marked a historic moment for French MMA and showcased local stars in prominent positions. Subsequent events—including annual or near-annual returns branded as UFC Paris—have solidified Accor Arena as a staple on the European schedule, with French fighters like Ciryl Gane and Benoît Saint Denis often positioned near the top of the card. The combination of national pride and a newly opened market has given these events a special atmosphere.
Three biggest fights at Accor Arena
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa (September 3, 2022)
Card highlights:
- Ciryl Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa (heavyweight main event)
- Robert Whittaker vs. Marvin Vettori
- Alessio Di Chirico vs. Roman Kopylov
Gane rallied from a knockdown to stop Tuivasa with a flurry of strikes in the third round, delivering a statement win in front of a home crowd and reinforcing his position as a top heavyweight contender.
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Spivac (September 2, 2023)
Card highlights:
- Ciryl Gane vs. Serghei Spivac
- Manon Fiorot vs. Rose Namajunas
- Benoît Saint Denis vs. Thiago Moisés
Gane’s striking overwhelmed Spivac en route to a TKO, Fiorot outpointed Namajunas to further her title aspirations at flyweight, and Saint Denis impressed with an aggressive finish that ignited the Parisian crowd.
UFC Paris 4 (September 6, 2025)
Card highlights:
French contenders like Nassourdine Imavov and Benoît Saint Denis in high-stakes bouts on a card billed as UFC Paris 4, the fourth consecutive UFC Paris event at Accor Arena. With multiple ranked French fighters on the bill, the event underscores how quickly Paris has become a recurring and essential European stop for the UFC.
- Nassourdine Imavov vs Caio Borralho
- Benoit Saint Denis vs Mauricio Ruffy
- Modestas Bukauskas vs Paul Craig
Tickets, visitor information, and event schedules for UFC nights in the French capital can be found on the Accor Arena official site via its ticketing portal.