Dana White announces 304 and confirms Tom AspinallDana White announces 304 and confirms Tom Aspinall (Image Credit: Getty Images)

UFC’s Dana White has announced UFC 304, the first event in Europe, with Tom Aspinall’s fight in 2024.

The UK’s largest indoor venue, Co-op Live, will host its inaugural sporting event, UFC 304, on Saturday, July 27, in Manchester. The main card will air at 3 a.m. BST (10 p.m. ET in the U.S., the customary start time for a UFC Pay-Per-View), after the preliminary bouts begin at 11 p.m. BST (6 p.m. ET in the U.S.).

Tickets for UFC 304 will go on sale via Ticketmaster on Friday, June 7, at 10:00 a.m. BST. Members of UFC Fight Club will be able to buy tickets ahead of time on Wednesday, June 5, starting at 9:00 a.m. BST. A special pre-sale will begin on Thursday, June 6, at 10:00 a.m. BST for those who expressed their interest in attending the event.

UFC interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has already declared that he will be attending the event, which takes place in his hometown, even if the complete bout card still needs to be finalized.

Dana White Announces UFC 304 To Take Place in UK

UFC President and CEO Dana White has confirmed the rumors that UFC 304 will occur in Manchester. He was ecstatic while making the announcement and said, Tom Aspinall to fight in UFC 304 according to Dana WhiteTom Aspinall to fight in UFC 304, according to Dana White (Image Credit: Getty Images)

“I’m so excited to get back to Manchester. And no better time than this summer.” The UFC CEO added, “We have two champions from the UK and fans have been dying for a UFC PPV event. So here we come to the largest indoor arena in the UK. See you soon, England!” 

A unique pre-sale will be available to those who expressed interest in the event. This pre-sale will begin on Thursday, June 6, at 10:00 a.m. UK time. To ensure their tickets and receive the most recent information on this event, UFC fans are urged to register their interest as soon as possible at ufc.com/Manchester.