Total Wireless and UFC take over New York with three days of exclusive Fight Week experiences
Programming includes “Hit the Books MMA” Community Educational Event Featuring UFC’s Alexa Grasso, Meet & Greets with Daniel Cormier and Gilbert Burns and Exclusive DraftKings Watch Party
NEW YORK, NY – Total Wireless, a leading prepaid wireless provider on Verizon’s award-winning network, is hosting a three-day series of UFC-focused community events ahead of UFC 322 on November 15 at Madison Square Garden. Kicking off on November 13, Total Wireless aims to transform Fight Week into a more accessible celebration for New Yorkers, creating parallel experiences that capture the same energy and excitement, at no cost. It’s the latest chapter in the brand’s ongoing mission to connect communities through sports in interactive and high-impact ways.
"Total Wireless is committed to connecting communities in meaningful ways that go beyond wireless service," said David Kim, Chief Revenue Officer of Verizon Value."Our partnership with UFC creates authentic opportunities for families to engage with their sports heroes while reinforcing the importance of community connection. We're proving that championship experiences shouldn't require championship prices."
The UFC Foundation and Total Wireless will jumpstart Fight Week in partnership with Hit The Books MMA – a nonprofit organization championing literacy through sports – to host a Q&A and youth fitness seminar featuring former UFC flyweight champion and no.3 ranked contender Alexa Grasso and welterweight Gilbert Burns. This exclusive event will be open to the students of Hit The Books MMA, offering them an inspiring opportunity to connect education and athletics firsthand.
From there, Total Wireless will continue the momentum with a series of community-focused Fight Week experiences across New York City, bringing fans even closer to UFC 322.
From Education to Celebration: Three Days of Special Access
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14: MEET & GREET WITH DANIEL CORMIER
4:00-7:00 PM | Total Wireless Store (3341 Broadway, New York, NY)
UFC Hall of Famer and beloved commentator Daniel Cormier will bring his energy to Total Wireless for a Fight Week celebration complete with complimentary food, live DJ entertainment and giveaways including coveted UFC 322 tickets, limited-access VIP tickets to the DraftKings watch party, and premium merch. It’s a rare opportunity for local families to meet one of UFC’s most accomplished athletes in a neighborhood setting.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15: MEET & GREET WITH GILBERT BURNS
2:00-4:00 PM | Total Wireless Store (1656 Broadway, New York, NY)
Gilbert Burns will meet & greet fans at Total Wireless just hours before the Octagon doors close at Madison Square Garden. The event will feature live DJ entertainment, raffles for UFC 322 tickets, VIP watch party passes and exclusive prizes. This high-energy event offers fans a chance to meet one of UFC's most exciting rising stars.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15: UFC 322 WATCH PARTY WITH DRAFTKINGS
9:00 PM – 12:00 AM | Legends Sports Bar (6 W 33rd St, New York, NY)
Total Wireless and DraftKings are teaming up for an exclusive UFC 322 watch party, offering fans a premium live-viewing experience just minutes from Madison Square Garden. Fans can score VIP tickets through multiple channels: by attending Total Wireless meet and greet events at 3341 Broadway or 1656 Broadway, or by visiting Total Wireless at 646 9th Avenue now through November 14, while supplies last. VIP perks include reserved premium seating, complimentary appetizers, roaming photo opportunities, exclusive merchandise and an appearance by Total Wireless Ring girls – all creating an electric atmosphere that rivals being at the actual fight itself, but without the price tag.
"UFC athletes inspire fans through their dedication both inside and outside the Octagon," said Michael DiNuzzo, Vice President, Global Partnerships for UFC. "Total Wireless understands that our fighters' impact extends beyond fight night. These community activations showcase the authentic connections between our athletes and the fans who support them."
This UFC fight week activation is Total Wireless’ third major sports community initiative since 2024. Earlier this year, the brand partnered with boxing champion Amanda Serrano for "Punch Your Way In," where every day New Yorkers could win VIP suite access to Serrano's historic Madison Square Garden rematch with Katie Taylor. During Copa America 2024, Total Wireless launched its "Text-to-Sign" campaign, giving fans who couldn't afford stadium tickets a way to see their messages displayed at matches. The through-line is deliberate: Total Wireless doesn't just sponsor sports – it removes barriers between fans and the sports they love.
New Yorkers are invited to join Total Wireless and UFC for any or all of these in-demand events throughout Fight Week. Visit a participating Total Wireless store and show up ready to experience the excitement. It's the same philosophy that drives the brand's core wireless service: premium experiences shouldn't come with premium barriers.
Meet & greet events are free and open to the public on a first come, first serve basis.The DraftKings Watch Party requires VIP tickets redeemable at participating Total Wireless stores. For more information on attaining a WatchParty ticket, please go to ufcwatchparty.com
About Total Wireless
Total Wireless is a fast-growing, no-contract wireless provider covered by the Verizon 5G network, with nearly 2,000 exclusive stores across the country, and counting. On a mission to raise the bar in prepaid wireless, Total Wireless disrupts the status quo by offering more value than any other no-contract provider. Total Wireless offers plans with unlimited data and access to Verizon's 5G Ultra-Wideband network, prices guaranteed for five years (taxes and fees included), select free 5G phones with qualifying purchase plans, and more. Total Wireless strengthens its commitment to local communities through the Total Spark program, empowering local nonprofits with grants to support working students.
Total Wireless is part of the Verizon Value portfolio of prepaid brands, which includes Straight Talk, Visible, Tracfone, Simple Mobile, SafeLink, Walmart Family Mobile, and Verizon Prepaid. Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) is one of the world’s leading providers of technology, communications, information and entertainment products and services.
For more information on Total Wireless, visit one of its exclusive storefronts across the country, or check out Totalwireless.com.