ONE Championship returns to Qatar in 2027

DOHA, Qatar — Qatar will continue hosting ONE Championship events for the next three years, extending a sports partnership that has helped position the country as a destination for major combat-sports nights.

Visit Qatar and ONE Championship said the renewed agreement will bring multiple flagship events to Doha, featuring world title bouts and fighters from across the Middle East and beyond. The cards will include mixed martial arts, Muay Thai, kickboxing and submission grappling.

The first event under the new deal is set for March 26, 2027, at Aspire Dome.

Organizers say the series is meant to do more than fill an arena. It is expected to attract international visitors, generate global attention and add to Qatar’s profile as a place that can host large-scale sporting spectacles.

The renewed partnership builds on the success of ONE 166 in 2024 and ONE 171 in 2025, both of which helped establish a strong local following for the promotion in Qatar.

Hua Fung Teh, co-founder and group president of ONE Championship, said the organization is eager to bring its fighters back to Qatar and expects the collaboration to deliver a premium experience for both athletes and fans.

For travelers in the UAE and across the GCC, the Doha events could become an easy short-trip option for live sports fans looking for a weekend away.

Ticket details and further event announcements are expected in the coming months, with more information likely to follow as the 2027 opener approaches.

Hot this week

Ratings Over Reality — The Unethical War Reporting of Indian News Channels

A section of Indian Television Is Not Reporting the...

A Life Built in Service: The Long Gulf Journey of Dr. Puthur Rahman

For decades, Dr. Puthur Rahman has been among the...

Qatar Visa on Arrival: Guide for Travelers from 102 Countries

DOHA, Qatar– Qatar maintains its status as a highly...

Kozhikode’s Timeless Melody: Where Busy Markets Transform into Soulful Mehfil Nights

KOZHIKODE- India: When the sun sets and the dust...

When the Rupee Fell — and the Expat Cheered, but Not for Long

Special to Gulf Daily Mail Rajan Menon still remembers the...

Zayed Foundation picks first 50 Ruwwad Zayed scholars

Zayed Education Foundation selects first 50 Ruwwad Zayed scholars...

Sharjah investment forum to draw 10,000 participants

SHARJAH - More than 10,000 participants from over 60...

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque tops UAE attractions in 2026

ABU DHABI -Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi...

ADFD paper highlights financing for energy transition

ABU DHABI - The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD)...

Dubai T100 Triathlon attracts over 2,000 athletes from 57 nationalities

DUBAI - More than 2,000 athletes representing 57 nationalities...

Seven health research projects win inaugural Sheikh Hamdan grant

DUBAI — Seven research projects spanning biomedical science, medical education...

Al Bustan sees demand for year-round stays after ATM 2026

Al Bustan Centre sees growing demand for flexible, year-round...

France brings its art of scent to Beautyworld Dubai

DUBAI— France is bringing more than its beauty products...

Related Articles

Popular Categories