2026 International Bare-Knuckle Boxing Gala

International Bare-Knuckle Gala 2026 — An evening where courage and fighting spirit come together

On October 17, 2026, Budapest will host one of the year’s most extraordinary and highly anticipated combat sports events, the International Bare-Knuckle Gala. The event is a real treat for all those who want to experience the purest, most sincere, and most intense forms of combat sports up close. The gala will take place in Budapest’s 13th district, at 58 Fáy Street.

One of the most exciting worlds of combat sports

Bare-knuckle boxing is undergoing spectacular growth worldwide, and is enjoying ever-increasing popularity among fans of the sport. What makes the matches unique is that the competitors enter the ring without gloves, making every clash exceptionally technical, tactical, and unpredictable. This is exactly why spectators love this sport: there are no predictable outcomes here, and every moment can be decisive. 

Bare-knuckle boxing is one of the oldest, regulated, and officially sanctioned combat sport that is attracting an ever-growing audience worldwide. In the United States, England, and Spain, tens of thousands of people already attend such events, while the sport continues to grow in popularity on international television and streaming platforms.

International Standards in Hungary

The goal of the Budapest gala is to bring the atmosphere of the international bare-knuckle boxing world to the Hungarian public as well. The event is organized by Felix Promotion, under the professional supervision of the Hungarian Bare-Knuckle Boxing Federation. The sport’s strict set of rules ensures that only competitors with sufficient experience are allowed to step into the ring. Only athletes with at least three years of officially documented combat sports experience may compete in these events.

A unique ring, a spectacular sight

The gala will be held in a specially designed, circular, four-rope ring. This modern ring concept is designed to facilitate faster, more active, and more spectacular fights, so spectators can expect nonstop intense action. Thanks to this format, there are few lulls; the matches are dynamic, fast-paced, and extremely exciting.

Who is this event for?

The International Bare-Knuckle Gala is the perfect event for:

• combat sports fans,
• those who enjoy watching fights,
• followers of MMA and martial arts,
• spectators seeking a genuine sporting experience free of sports betting,
• those interested in experiencing the atmosphere of modern bare-knuckle sports,
• and anyone looking for a special, adrenaline-filled evening.

The event’s atmosphere is at once professional,and intimate, where the audience can truly get up close to the athletes and experience the intensity of the matches.

An international trend taking the world by storm

Bare-knuckle boxing has become one of the fastest-growing combat sports in recent years. The sport’s popularity is growing to such an extent that DAZN, one of the world’s largest sports streaming providers, has added bare-knuckle events to its lineup. Viewership of international galas is steadily rising, and experts believe it could become one of the defining trends in combat sports in the coming years.

Important Information

• Event: International Bare-Knuckle Gala
• Date: October 17, 2026.
• Location: 58 Fáy utca, Budapest 1139
• Organizer: Felix Promotion
• Professional partner: Hungarian Bare-Knuckle Federation (MPKSZ)
• Admission: Open exclusively to individuals 18 years of age and older.

Why should you be there? 

The International Bare-Handed Gala is more than just a sporting event. It’s a unique experience where participants can experience firsthand one of the oldest and most authentic forms of combat sports. The audience will witness matches in which technical skill, mental strength, courage, and determination all play a decisive role.

If you’d like to be part of an intense, spectacular, world-class combat sports event, then the 2026 International Bare-Knuckle Gala will be an unmissable highlight of Budapest’s sports calendar.