Jul 19, 2025

UFC - Holloway VS Poirier

  • July 19, 2025 TBA

UFC lightweight Dustin Poirier announced on The Pat McAfee Show that he will make his final walk to the Octagon when UFC returns to New Orleans for UFC 318 on July 19. In the main event, BMF champion Max Holloway will defend his belt against the hometown favorite in a trilogy matchup built on over a decade of shared history.

UFC Fan Experience begins at 1 PM in Lot 3.

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UFC Fan Experience

Fans are invited to the UFC Fan Experience on Saturday, July 19. This event is free and open to the public.  Fans are encouraged to stop by this fun and immersive experience. Come check out the UFC Champion Tunnel Photo Op, take a selfie with the UFC Legacy Championship Belt, and pick up official UFC merchandise at the UFC Store and more! There will also be Athlete Meet & Greets.

UFC Fan Experience begins at 1 PM.

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All bags are prohibited other than clear vinyl bags no larger than 14" wide x 14" height x 6" deep, Gallon Size Ziploc Bags (Limit 1 of either) and Small Clutch Purses no larger than 4.5" x 6.5". Non-clear Diaper bags are prohibited.

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Smoothie King Center is a cashless operation including all concessions, merchandise, and parking. Cash will not be accepted as a form of payment at any parking, retail, or concession location within the Smoothie King Center.

Guests may convert their cash to a Master Card at Section 108 near the Guest Services location.

Master Cards are sold at a minimum of $20 and maximum $500 and can be used at any POS location in the building including merchandise.

Prohibited Items

All bags are prohibited other than clear vinyl bags no larger than 14" wide x 14" height x 6" deep, Gallon Size Ziploc Bags (Limit 1 of either) and Small Clutch Purses no larger than 4.5" x 6.5". Non-clear Diaper bags are prohibited. A clear diaper bag (no larger than 14" wide x 14" height x 6" deep) is permitted. Each member of a family, including children, would be allowed to carry an approved clear bag and a clutch purse into the arena. Outside Food & Drink, Cans, Bottles, Weapons, Fireworks, Contraband, Video Cameras, Cameras with lens exceeding 6”, Recording Devices, Sticks/poles/Selfie Sticks, iPads, GoPros, Confetti, Glitter, Beach balls, Laser Pointers, Mace, Artificial Noisemakers, Drones, Whistles and Containers of any kind are prohibited on the Smoothie King Center property. Any other items determined unacceptable by management will also be prohibited.

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UFC - Holloway VS Poirier

Date

July 19, 2025

Event Time

TBA

Doors Open

4:00 PM

Tickets

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