Cage Warriors - Europe's Leading MMA Organisation - has today revealed the initial dates for its 2024 campaign. Officials have confirmed the locations of seven events in four different countries, in what looks set to be the European leader's busiest schedule to date.
Following a spate of sold-out, critically acclaimed shows in 2023, the 2024 calendar will see the promotion visit a series of new and familiar locations, including a long-rumoured return to Scotland.
The following dates and venues have been confirmed to kick off the 2024 world tour.
CW166 : February 23rd - Sycuan Casino Resort, San Diego
The 2024 campaign kicks of with a bang on February 23rd, as Cage Warriors returns to their residency at the Sycuan Casino Resort in San Diego, California. With local favourites like Wilson Reis, Damon Wilson, Roberto Hernandez, John De Jesus and more featuring throughout 2023, fans can expect another incredible night of action at California's first and luckiest casino!
CW167 Unplugged: March 15th - The BEC Arena, Manchester
An exclusive, invite-only event will open the European leg of the tour, as the intimate, stripped-back Unplugged experience comes to Manchester for the first time. Will you be on the list?
CW168: March 16th - The BEC Arena, Manchester
One night after Unplugged, the BEC Arena will once again welcome the Manchester faithful with CW 168, promising to be the latest in a long line of capacity crowds at the venue.
CW169: March 30th - Indigo at O2, London
Cage Warriors returns to the UK capital on Saturday, March 30th for another blockbuster night of action. 2023 saw titles defended, champions crowned and new stars born at the indigo...who will shine under the bright lights of the O2 in 2024?
CW170: April 13th - The RDS, Dublin
Following a pair of emotionally charged, critically lauded events on the Emerald Isle this year, Cage Warriors' return to Dublin's RDS is set for Saturday, April 13th as a new generation of Irish stars look to follow in the footsteps of their predecessors.
CW171: April 20th - Braehead Arena, Glasgow
The Scottish fans asked and Cage Warriors answered. As recently hinted at by CW President Graham Boylan on social media, the promotion will return to Scotland for the first time since 2013, for a highly anticipated event at Glasgow's Braehead Arena.
CW172: May 25th - Vertu Motors Arena, Newcastle
Following a triumphant return to 'The Toon' for the sold-out CW 164 in November, Cage Warriors will return to the North East for another huge showcase on Saturday, May 25th.
"2023 was one of the most memorable years in Cage Warriors' history..." said CW President Graham Boylan.
"Sold out arenas on both sides of the Atlantic, some of the craziest atmospheres in the sport and most importantly, we've continued to provide a huge platform for our athletes to show the world what they're capable of."
"With one of the biggest and talent-dense rosters in MMA, we've got some serious plans to keep our fighters busy and our fans entertained in 2024. Stay tuned, because this is only the beginning!"
Announcements on initial fighters, bouts and further dates for will be made in due course.