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NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 11, 2026Hillsborough

UFC expands and rebrands Las Vegas event facility as Meta Apex

The UFC has completed a major renovation of its Las Vegas event facility, now named Meta Apex, which increases the venue's square footage and seating capacity. The project includes expanded event space, a new VIP mezzanine, upgraded hospitality suites, and AI-powered fan engagement tools.

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Why It Matters

The renovation significantly increases the venue's capacity from 175 to nearly 1,200 guests, altering the scale and type of events the facility can host in Las Vegas.

Key Facts

  • The event space expanded from 12,000 to 14,500 square feet.
  • Seating capacity increased from 175 to nearly 1,200 guests.
  • A new 1,200-square-foot mezzanine was added for 90 VIP guests.
  • The facility now includes 800 theater-style seats and retractable bleachers.
  • Infrastructure upgrades include a 1,600-square-foot entrance and a 2,700-square-foot hospitality suite.
  • Dining services were updated by Lettuce Entertain You with two new kitchens.
  • The facility integrated the 'Ultimate Fight Poster Generator' AI tool in partnership with Meta.
  • Additional facility improvements are scheduled to be implemented by the end of 2026.

Who's Mentioned

organizationLettuce Entertain You“Firm responsible for updated dining services”organizationMeta“Partner in the facility rebranding and technology integration”locationLas Vegas“Location of the facility”organizationUFC“Owner and operator of the facility”