Rumored UFC Mexico City to be moved due to security risks

[Egészségére!]

“Rumors have circulated over the past 24 hours that UFC Mexico City, scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, could be moved or relocated because of a spike in cartel‑related violence across Mexico. However, there is no official UFC announcement indicating that the event has been relocated, and multiple outlets still list the card as slated to proceed on the same date and venue.”
- Low Kick MMA

So what do you think’s going to happen? It’s only five days away. Anyone have any insight?

 

[johnmangala]

Better safe than sorry

 

[Kung Fu Kowboy]

 

[koquerelle]

It makes sense.

 

[Young Calf Kick]

They took out one of the cartel bosses yesterday, so unfortunately events like these will be targeted for repercussions.

 

[rear naked ankle pick]

Stop with racism ;( mexico is completely safe

 

[jeskola]

It's purely speculation

 

[Get To Da Choppa]

“Rumors have circulated over the past 24 hours that UFC Mexico City, scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, could be moved or relocated because of a spike in cartel‑related violence across Mexico. However, there is no official UFC announcement indicating that the event has been relocated, and multiple outlets still list the card as slated to proceed on the same date and venue.”
- Low Kick MMA

So what do you think’s going to happen? It’s only five days away. Anyone have any insight?

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If a premier event like UFC Fight Night is moving, Mexico better figure out a solution to all these cartel violence before the World Cup in less than 4 months

 

[Daniel Henry]

I hear they moving it to a venue south side Chicago

 

[BjPenn2017]

Apex is more fitting for a slop ufc card like that garbage anyway

 

[TankAbbott4Eva]

It makes sense.

Yes you would think so, and having the Apex is a big advantage here, I assume they'll move it to there.

 

[mooseman17]

This card is basically Apex worthy anyway. They were just trying to make some extra cash knowing that Moreno can sellout any event in Mexico.

 

[Slapjit]

So sad. I pray that Mexico finds Freedom and Prosperity. At least enough to enjoy UFC

 

[gracie_barra_samurai]

All the sherdoggers attending would make the cartel scared to leave their houses.

 

[HNIC215]

 

[xhaydenx]

I saw on Reddit a few people who live in Mex City saying Mexico City is completely unaffected and is 8 hours drive from where all the issues are.