The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has officially announced the first four dates of the 2025 PFL World Tournament, set to take place at Universal Studios Florida in Orlando. The tournament begins on April 3, with additional events on April 11, April 18, and May 1 at Stage 19 on the Universal Studios backlot.
Ticket Information
- Tickets go on sale Wednesday, February 19 at 10 am ET via Eventbrite.com.
- Prices range from $25 to $125, with limited VIP packages starting at $250.
Global Broadcast Details
- United States: Live on ESPN platforms
- Canada & Europe: Live on DAZN
- Worldwide: Available in 190 countries through 20 premium media partners
Tournament Format and Prize Money
- Single-elimination tournament featuring eight weight classes:
- Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight, Middleweight, Welterweight, Lightweight, Featherweight, Bantamweight, and Women’s Flyweight
- 64 world-class fighters competing for PFL Tournament Championship titles
- Three-fight path to victory – fighters must win three times in five months to become champion
- Fight format:
- First Round & Semi-Finals: Three, five-minute rounds
- Finals: Five, five-minute rounds
- Elbows are now legal in all fights
- Over $20 million in prize money, with each tournament champion earning a $500,000 bonus
First Four Tournament Dates & Broadcast Times
- April 3, 2025 – Universal Studios Florida, Stage 19
- Main Card: 10 pm ET on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+
- April 11, 2025 – Universal Studios Florida, Stage 19
- Main Card: 11:30 pm ET on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+
- April 18, 2025 – Universal Studios Florida, Stage 19
- Main Card: 7 pm ET on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+
- May 1, 2025 – Universal Studios Florida, Stage 19
- Main Card: 10 pm ET on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+
More Details to Come
- Full tournament roster and additional event dates will be announced soon.
- Fans can expect elite matchups, high stakes, and some of the most intense action in MMA.
The 2025 PFL World Tournament promises to be one of the most exciting seasons in PFL history, delivering world-class fights, high rewards, and intense competition.
