Fight promotions in Pennsylvania

6 fight promotions across 5 cities in Pennsylvania. Fight promotions based in Pennsylvania, venues that host cards, and the Pennsylvania athletic commission.

6 fight promotions

Pittsburgh 2 Bethlehem 1 Harrisburg 1 Philadelphia 1 Wilkes-Barre Township 1

Fight promotions across PennsylvaniaPins are exact; circles mark city centers

Pennsylvania Athletic Commission

Harrisburg, PA / Commissions and Sanctioning Bodies

The state athletic commission for Pennsylvania, with offices in Harrisburg. It licenses promoters, fighters, referees and judges, approves and supervises professional and amateur boxing and MMA events, and enforces the unified rules and medical requirements at those cards.

dos.state.pa.us

PPG Paints Arena

Pittsburgh, PA / Venues and Arenas

Western Pennsylvania's main arena, in Pittsburgh's Uptown district. Its own site says it hosts more than 150 events a year across sport, concerts and family shows.

ppgpaintsarena.com

Wind Creek Bethlehem

Bethlehem, PA / Venues and Arenas

Casino resort on the former Bethlehem Steel site in eastern Pennsylvania; its event centre hosts boxing and MMA.

windcreek.com

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA / Venues and Arenas

North Shore casino in Pittsburgh whose event centre is used for regional boxing and MMA cards.

riverscasino.com

2300 Arena

Philadelphia, PA / Venues and Arenas

Mid-size South Philadelphia venue built for combat sports and pro wrestling. A staple of the Philadelphia regional boxing and MMA circuit, with a capacity of roughly 1,200.

2300arena.com

Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

Wilkes-Barre Township, PA / Venues and Arenas

8,000-seat arena in Wilkes-Barre Township serving northeastern Pennsylvania, used for hockey, concerts and combat-sports events under the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission.

moheganarenapa.com

Pennsylvania by category

Venues and Arenas 5 Commissions and Sanctioning Bodies 1

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How many fight promotions are in Pennsylvania?

MMA Big Show lists 6 fight promotions in Pennsylvania across 5 cities, led by Pittsburgh, Bethlehem, Harrisburg. New listings are added as we verify them.

Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most fight promotions?

Pittsburgh (2), Bethlehem (1), Harrisburg (1), Philadelphia (1), Wilkes-Barre Township (1).

Who sanctions MMA in Pennsylvania?

Most states regulate professional and amateur combat sports through an athletic commission or a delegated sanctioning body. The commission listing on this page links to current rules and licensing.

How do fighters get booked on Pennsylvania shows?

Through their coach or a matchmaker. Regional promotions publish contact details for matchmakers on their sites; a licensed coach and a current medical clearance are usually required.