The upcoming Professional Fighters League (PFL) World Tournament is set to be one of the most exciting events of the year in MMA. The PFL World Tournament will feature fighters from multiple weight classes competing for a shot at the prestigious PFL Championship and a $1 million prize in each division. The tournament structure includes regular-season bouts, playoffs, and finals, with the top fighters from each weight class earning a place in the postseason based on their performance in the regular season.
This year’s tournament is expected to showcase a mix of seasoned veterans, rising stars, and fresh contenders, all vying for the top spot. Fighters like Kayla Harrison, the two-time Olympic gold medalist and PFL Women’s Lightweight Champion, are set to defend their titles, while other exciting talents such as Jason Jackson, Rory MacDonald, Ray Cooper III, and Fabricio Werdum look to make a statement.
The tournament will be divided into various weight classes, including lightweight, featherweight, welterweight, and light heavyweight, with the first rounds kicking off in the coming months. The regular-season bouts will determine which fighters qualify for the playoffs, where it will be all-or-nothing, with each match potentially leading to a title shot and the chance to claim that life-changing $1 million prize.
Fans can expect explosive matchups, high-stakes drama, and incredible fights as the PFL continues to grow as one of the top MMA organizations in the world. The event will also be streamed live on ESPN, DAZN, and other major platforms, ensuring fans have access to the action as it unfolds.
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) kicks off its 2025 season on April 3 at Universal Studios in Orlando, featuring a stacked lineup of former PFL and Bellator champions. This year’s competition will showcase eight bracket-style tournaments, each consisting of eight fights per division, with action divided by weight class. Fans can catch all the matchups live on ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN+.
The season opener will spotlight the welterweight and featherweight divisions, with former Bellator welterweight champion Jason Jackson and former PFL featherweight champion Jesus Pinedo headlining the card. With elite fighters vying for a shot at PFL gold, the tournament promises high-stakes battles and explosive matchups from the very start.
Visit Professional Fighters League: World Tournament for full fight card details and schedules.
