Rogers Arena in downtown Vancouver has evolved into one of the UFC’s most important Canadian homes, combining a passionate regional fan base with a venue built for NHL-scale live events. The building’s central location and transit access make it an easy draw for fans across British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest, which helps UFC cards there generate consistently strong crowds. Over multiple visits, the arena has seen high-stakes title fights, breakout performances from Canadian contenders, and crucial tune-up bouts for future stars.
The UFC first arrived in Vancouver in 2010 and has since returned several times, including UFC 115, UFC 174, UFC on Fox cards, and modern pay-per-views like UFC 289 before more recent Fight Night events. The promotion’s seventh visit, UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Allen in 2025, underlined how Vancouver remains a reliable market for both pay-per-view and streaming-era cards. Canadian talent frequently features on these lineups, turning Rogers Arena into a showcase for the country’s current and future contenders.
Three biggest fights at Rogers Arena
UFC 115: Liddell vs. Franklin (June 12, 2010)
Card highlights:
- Chuck Liddell vs. Rich Franklin
- Mirko Cro Cop vs. Pat Barry
- Carlos Condit vs. Rory MacDonald
- Ben Rothwell vs. Gilbert Yvel
- Paulo Thiago vs. Martin Kampmann
Franklin stopped Liddell late in the first round with a counter right hand, signaling the end of Liddell’s run as a top light heavyweight, while Condit’s late rally TKO of MacDonald became a cult-favorite comeback.
UFC 174: Johnson vs. Bagautinov (June 14, 2014)
Card highlights:
- Demetrious Johnson vs. Ali Bagautinov (flyweight title)
- Rory MacDonald vs. Tyron Woodley
- Ryan Bader vs. Rafael Cavalcante
- Andrei Arlovski vs. Brendan Schaub
Johnson dominated across five rounds to retain his belt with a clear unanimous decision, and MacDonald’s one-sided win over Woodley reinforced his status as a top welterweight contender.
UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Allen (October 18, 2025)
Main card highlights:
- Brendan Allen vs. Reinier de Ridder
- Mike Malott vs. Kevin Holland
- Aiemann Zahabi vs. Marlon Vera
- Manon Fiorot vs. Jasmine Jasudavicius
- Charles Jourdain vs. Davey Grant
Allen forced a corner stoppage at the end of the fourth round after sustained pressure against de Ridder, Malott edged Holland on the scorecards in front of the home crowd, and Jourdain snatched a first-round guillotine submission in one of the night’s standout finishes.
Full event listings, seating maps, and ticket options for UFC cards can be found via Rogers Arena’s official website.