UFC 268

UFC returns to The Garden on Saturday, November 6 with a championship doubleheader of epic proportions. Headlining the event will be UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman as he looks to defend his title once again against heated rival and No. 1 ranked contender Colby Covington.  The co-main event will see UFCwomen’s strawweight champion Rose Namajunas aim to make it two in a row against former champion and No. 1 ranked contender Zhang Weili.

COVID-19 Entry Protocols

Please be aware of the latest COVID-19 entry protocols for UFC 268 at Madison Square Garden:

All Guests Age 12 And Older

• All guests age 12 and older are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
  • This means having at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine prior to attending.

• Guests may also show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination.
  • This means the day of your event is at least 14 days after your final vaccine dose, which, depending on the type of vaccine, may be one dose or two.  

• Fully vaccinated guests are not required to wear a mask. Everyone else will be required to wear a mask while inside the venue, except while actively eating or drinking.

Children Under Age 12

• Children under 12 can attend with a vaccinated adult, but please note:
  • Children ages 4 to 11 will need to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test (an antigen test taken within six hours of the event start time, or a PCR test taken within 72 hours of the day of the event).
  • Children ages 2 to 11 will need to wear masks inside the venue except while actively eating or drinking.

Last Updated: September 14, 2021 | 1:00pm ET. Please note that government mandates, venue protocols and event requirements are subject to change, so be sure to continue to check here for the latest information.

A New Way to Enter 

COVID-19 Health Documentation

• On the day of the event, all guests will have to provide proof – of COVID-19 vaccination for those age 12 and over, or negative COVID-19 test for children ages 4 to 11 – on their smartphone, through a physical copy, or by using New York State Excelsior Pass (Android| iOS) or NYC COVID Safe App (Android | iOS), along with an appropriate ID matching the name on your documentation.

Arrival Time

• Doors will open at least 60 minutes prior to the event.

Digital Ticketing 

• Digital tickets can be accessed and displayed via the MSG Venue App or Ticketmaster App. Make sure you download the MSG Venue App (Download: Android| iOS) or the Ticketmaster App (Download: Android | iOS) before you arrive to facilitate contactless entry.

Bag Policy

• Bags are not permitted in the venue, with the exception of personal items such as small pocketbooks and purses, no larger than 10″x 8″x 6″.