TLDR
- UFC APEX facility in Las Vegas has been renamed Meta APEX
- Dana White announced a five-year partnership deal with Meta
- The venue serves as UFC’s main training and event facility
- MMA fans criticized the name change on social media
- Financial terms of the naming rights deal were not disclosed
Sources: Sports Illustrated | The Mac Life | LowKickMMA.com
The UFC APEX in Las Vegas has a new name. UFC President Dana White announced that the facility will now be called Meta APEX after signing a five-year partnership with the technology company.
The name change takes effect immediately for the 130,000-square-foot facility that opened in 2019. The venue serves as the UFC’s primary training center and hosts numerous fight events throughout the year.
White revealed the partnership on social media, sharing the news with millions of UFC followers. The deal gives Meta naming rights to the facility for the next five years.
Fan Reaction to Name Change
MMA fans quickly responded to the announcement with criticism and jokes. Social media platforms filled with negative reactions from the UFC community about the new Meta APEX name.
Many fans mocked the rebrand and expressed disappointment with the corporate sponsorship. The response highlighted how attached fans had become to the original UFC APEX name.
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Some fans created memes and sarcastic comments about the Meta partnership. Others questioned whether the name change was necessary for the well-known facility.
The UFC APEX opened its doors in 2019 as a state-of-the-art training and production facility. It features a full octagon, training areas, and broadcast capabilities for live events.
The venue became especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic. The UFC held dozens of events at the APEX when other venues faced restrictions and closures.
Details of the Partnership
White did not reveal the financial terms of the five-year agreement with Meta. Naming rights deals for sports facilities typically involve substantial payments to the property owners.
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has been expanding its presence in sports marketing. The company develops virtual reality technology and social media platforms used by millions worldwide.
The partnership likely includes additional elements beyond just the naming rights. Many sponsorship deals include digital content creation, social media integration, and promotional opportunities.
The facility will continue to host UFC Fight Night events and serve as a training center for fighters. The name change does not affect the building’s primary functions or operations.
UFC fighters and staff will still use the venue for training camps and preparation. The location remains one of the most important facilities in the organization’s infrastructure.
The Meta APEX will host its first official event under the new name in the coming weeks. UFC continues to schedule regular fight cards at the Las Vegas venue throughout the year.
