ONE Championship heads to Japan for the second time this year for ONE 173 in November at Ariake Arena

ONE Championship is returning to Japan for another showcase of combat sports greatness.

The promotion announced that ONE 173 will take place on November 16 at Ariake Arena in Tokyo.

ONE 173 is the promotion's second event in Japan this year, after the ONE 172: Takeru vs. Rodtang super card lit up the historic Saitama Super Arena in March.

ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong promised multiple world title fights that would leave lasting memories for martial arts fans around the planet.

He said in a statement:

"After a record-breaking event in Japan last March at the legendary Saitama Super Arena that garnered more than two billion organic digital views, we are thrilled to return to Tokyo and the Ariake Arena this November to showcase the world’s very best martial artists at ONE 173."

Sityodtong added:

"This will mark the fifth time ONE has held an on-ground event in the iconic city of Tokyo, and we can’t wait to put on another can’t-miss spectacle for our passionate global fan base. We are constructing a card that will be electric from start to finish, featuring multiple World Title bouts across various martial arts disciplines that will create lifelong memories for all those in attendance and watching around the globe."

Ariake Arena is a familiar site to ONE Championship fans after the promotion held the ONE 165: Superlek vs. Takeru card at the stadium in January 2024.

Fans interested in purchasing the special early bird tickets can do so from June 13 (Tokyo time) through June 18 by entering the exclusive pre-sale ticket lottery here. Lottery results will be available on June 21.

ONE 173 tickets will go on sale to the general public via ePlus at 10 am (Tokyo time) on July 5.

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ONE Championship draws $2 million gate at ONE 172

ONE Championship's bullish plans for ONE 172 paid off handsomely for the promotion.

According to a report from the Bangkok Post, the March super card drew upwards of $2 million in ticket sales at the historic Saitama Super Arena.

ONE 165, ONE Championship's previous Japanese event at Ariake Arena, also drew $2 million at the gates.