Who owns UFC?
UFC is owned by TKO Group (the United States, NYSE: TKO), which has owned the brand since 12 September 2023.[1] UFC was founded in 1993 in Las Vegas, Nevada and was independent until 2023.
Key facts
- Current owner
- TKO Group Holdings, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1993–2023)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, New York, New York
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Founded
- 1993
- Category
- Media & entertainment › Live & sport › Sports leagues
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: TKO
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About UFC
The UFC began in 1993 as a nearly ruleless tournament that several American states banned outright. New rules and a reality television series rescued it, and it was sold in 2016 for about $4 billion, then the largest price ever paid for a sports property.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of UFC?
The parent company of UFC is TKO Group, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is UFC American?
Yes. UFC originated in the United States in 1993 and its owner, TKO Group, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has TKO Group owned UFC?
TKO Group has owned UFC since 12 September 2023.
Who owned UFC before TKO Group?
UFC was an independent company from its founding in 1993 in Las Vegas, Nevada until TKO Group acquired it in 2023.
Is UFC still owned by TKO Group?
Yes. As of 8 September 2026, UFC is still owned by TKO Group. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] TKO Group Holdings, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-25 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 25 February 2026; retrieved 8 September 2026.
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