UFC 328 Tickets Now on Sale for May 9 Newark Event

Bettors and fans can grab seats for the middleweight showdown between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland headlining the Prudential Center card.

What happened

UFC has put tickets on sale for UFC 328 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, scheduled for May 9, 2026. The main event features Khamzat Chimaev versus former champion Sean Strickland. Confirmed bouts include Alexander Volkov vs. Cortes Acosta, Sean Brady vs. Joaquin Buckley, Bogdan Guskov vs. Jan Blachowicz, and Bobby Green vs. Jeremy Stephens.

Why it matters

The middleweight title fight pits undefeated prospect Chimaev against Strickland, with heavy favoritism toward Chimaev signaling high expectations for a dominant performance. This bout could reshape the division and impact future title contention. Bettors should note the lopsided odds and potential line shifts as hype builds.

The data edge

Betting Odds (as of mid-March 2026): - Chimaev -500 / Strickland +375 (BetOnline_ag) - Chimaev -450 / Strickland +300 (Bovada) - Volkov -120 / Cortes Acosta +100 - Brady -200 / Buckley +170 - Guskov -155 / Blachowicz +135 - Green -275 / Stephens +235

What to watch

Monitor for additional fight card announcements and presale ticket availability through UFC Fight Club. Track betting line movements leading up to the event.