Perth's RAC Arena has been named the world's Best UFC Venue in the 2026 USA TODAY Sports Readers' Choice Awards, ranking first ahead of venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
The award was determined through public voting following nominations from a panel of USA TODAY Sports editors. The recognition reflects RAC Arena's role as a host venue for UFC events in recent years, with Perth welcoming fans from across Australia and overseas. UFC's Senior Vice President Australia and New Zealand, Peter Kloczko, described Perth as one of the sport's premier destinations globally and confirmed the organisation's return to RAC Arena in 2027.
RAC Arena's recognition highlights Perth's reputation for hosting major international sporting events and reinforces the city's standing as a destination for live entertainment. The venue is managed by Legends Global on behalf of VenuesWest and hosts a year-round program of concerts, sport, comedy and family entertainment.
The USA TODAY Sports Readers' Choice Awards recognise leading sports venues, events and experiences from around the world, with winners selected through public voting.
