ONE Championship announces blockbuster 2017 schedule
In 2016, ONE Championship delivered world-class mixed martial arts action to iconic Asian cities across the region, breaking into new Chinese markets while continuing to delight fans in key Asian destinations. The promotion also successfully held a live event at the Cotai Arena in glitzy Macau, and became the first-ever major MMA promotion to hold a live event in Bangkok, Thailand.
“2016 has been a phenomenal year for ONE Championship. It was absolutely historic for the promotion and 2017 promises to be even better,” ONE Championship CEO Victor Cui said. “With the addition of key senior leaders to aid ONE with our growth plans, the promotion is in an unbelievable position to make some major waves in the global MMA industry. Together we aim to deliver fans a continuously unique experience that they will never forget.”
“ONE Championship is coming out in full force to hold electric live events all over mainland China, with plans to break into new and exciting markets in Vietnam, South Korea and Japan. I know fans can’t wait for ONE to come to town. Get ready for one of the biggest years in MMA.”
ONE Championship has announced plans for live shows in its usual major cities of Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Manila, and Yangon. The promotion is also set to return to the Cotai Arena in Macau and the Impact Arena in Bangkok. New markets Vietnam and Japan are also in the works as well as multiple destinations in mainland China including Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Beijing.
The league’s annual summer show in Manila is set to be held on Friday, April 21. However, in a break from tradition, the end-of-year Manila card was moved to the 10th of November, 2017. Both shows will be held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
In line with ONE Championship’s growth strategy, building local homegrown Asian martial arts heroes from the grassroots, the promotion is set to take advantage of the potential of world-class MMA in Vietnam, South Korea and Japan with events to be announced at a later date.
Here is the full 2017 schedule for ONE Championship:
Jakarta, Indonesia
Jakarta Convention Center
Saturday, January 14
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Stadium Negara
Friday, February 10
Bangkok, Thailand
Impact Arena
Saturday, March 11
Manila, Philippines
Mall of Asia Arena
Friday, April 21
Singapore
Singapore Indoor Stadium
Friday, May 26
Beijing, China
Le Sports Center
Friday, June 30
Yangon, Myanmar
Thuwunna Indoor Stadium
Friday, July 14
Macau, China
Cotai Arena
Saturday, August 12
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Stadium Negara
Friday, August 18
Jakarta, Indonesia
Jakarta Convention Center
Saturday, September 16
Shenzhen, China
Bao An Stadium
Saturday, October 21
Da Nang, Vietnam
Tien Son Sport Center
Friday, October 27
Yangon, Myanmar
Thuwunna Indoor Stadium
Friday, November 3
Manila, Philippines
Mall of Asia Arena
Friday, November 10
Singapore
Singapore Indoor Stadium
Friday, November 24
Beijing, China
Le Sports Center
Saturday, December 2
Bangkok, Thailand
Impact Arena
Saturday, December 9
Shanghai, China
Mercedes Benz Center
Tuesday, December 12
