The city of Orlando, FL is aiming to host multiple UFC and WWE events over the next several years. The Greater Orlando Sports Commission has requested an $18 million grant from the Tourist Development Tax Sports Incentive Committee to bid on four TKO events. The planned events include:
* 2026: WWE’s Survivor Series or Saturday Night’s Main Event at the Kia Center.
* 2027: UFC pay-per-view event at the Kia Center.
* 2028: WWE’s Royal Rumble at Camping World Stadium.
* 2031: WWE’s WrestleMania, a two-night event at Camping World Stadium and additional shows at Kia Center during WrestleMania week.
Jason Siegel, President of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission, mentioned that the effort is the result of nearly two years of discussions, following the model of other sports commissions like Indianapolis, which has hosted major WWE events and will continue to do so. Orlando previously hosted WrestleMania XXIV and 33 at Camping World Stadium.
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