Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship to Come to GIANT Center in December 2026
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), the world’s fastest-growing combat sports promotion, has announced its debut in Hershey, Pa. The event will take place on Friday, Dec. 4, 2026, at 8 p.m. at GIANT Center.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at 12 p.m. They can be purchased online at www.Ticketmaster.com.
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship is the first promotion allowed to hold a legal, sanctioned and regulated bare-knuckle event in the United States since 1889. Based in Philadelphia and headed by President and former professional boxer David Feldman, BKFC is dedicated to preserving the historical legacy of bare-knuckle fighting while using a custom rule set that emphasizes fighter safety. BKFC holds all of its bouts in a revolutionary circular four-rope ring, designed to encourage fast-paced, exciting bouts.
“We’re very excited to promote our first event in Hershey, Pa., at GIANT Center,” said Feldman. Headlining the event are BKFC Welterweight World Champion Dusin ‘The Disciple’ Pague and former two-time Light Heavyweight World Champion Mike ‘The Marine’ Richman. The undercard will feature combat sports standout ‘SmileN Sam Alvey against Johnathan ‘Big Baby Miller; Middleweight Matt ‘Semi the Jedi’ Semelsberger against Michael Manno and more.
For more information, please visit either www.HersheyEntertainment.com or www.BKFC.com.
GIANT Center hosts an impressive line-up of star-studded performances including concerts, professional ice shows and family events. It also serves as home to the Hershey Bears Hockey Club and various PIAA high school state championship events.