If you’re in Chicago for this week’s UFC 238 card, there are several fight-week events you can attend for free.
UFC 238 takes place Saturday at United Center in Chicago. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN and ESPN+/UFC Fight Pass.
In the main event, flyweight champion Henry Cejudo (14-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) takes on Marlon Moraes (22-5-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) for the vacant bantamweight title. Cejudo is trying to become the fourth fighter in UFC history to hold two belts at the same time.
And in the co-feature, women’s flyweight champ Valentina Shevchenko (16-3 MMA, 5-2 UFC) puts her belt on the line for the first time when she takes on challenger Jessica Eye (14-6 MMA, 4-5 UFC).
In addition, former interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson (24-3 MMA, 14-1 UFC) returns to take on former title challenger Donald Cerrone (36-11 MMA, 23-8 UFC) in a crucial fight at 155 pounds.
Prior to the event, fans can attend several pre-event activities, including:
Wednesday (5 p.m. CT): UFC 238 open workouts Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St. The six fighters at the top of the card will work out for the fans and media in 20-minute increments. Doors open at 5 p.m. CT local time. Cejudo will work out at 5:30, followed by Shevchenko, Ferguson, Moraes, Eye and Cerrone.
Friday (4 p.m. CT): UFC 238 ceremonial weigh-ins at United Center in Chicago. The fighters will step on the scale for the fans and media, then face off one final time before Saturday’s card. Doors open at 3 p.m. CT and the weigh-ins take place at 4 p.m.
Saturday (1-5 p.m. CT): UFC 238 Fan Experience: Fans can take part in interactive events and meet-and-greets with fighters, as well as shop for official gear. In addition, the new UFC Legacy Belt also will be on display. Cynthia Calvillo, Corey Anderson and Maycee Barber will be available from 1-3 p.m., and Stephen Thompson, Chris Weidman, Curtis Blaydes and Clay Guida will be available from 3-5 p.m.
For more on UFC 238, visit the UFC Rumors section of the site.
