UFC 217 fan events in New York City
UFC Women's Strawweight Champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk takes part in UFC 205 Open Workouts at Madison Square Garden on November 9, 2016. Credit: Getty Images / Michael Reaves
UFC 217 brings three title fights to Madison Square Garden on Saturday.
But first, there are free opportunities to see the fighters on the card as well as meet and greet other UFC fighters. The events listed here are free and open to the public
Wednesday, Nov. 1
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.: UFC 217 open workouts on the arena floor at MSG
Thursday, Nov. 2
2-4 p.m.: Meet and greet with LI's Chris Weidman at MetroPCS, 3555 Broadway
2:30 p.m.: UFC 217 press conference at The Theater at MSG
Friday, Nov. 3
3 p.m.: Francis Ngannou and Cynthia Calvillo will meet fans outside MSG on the corner of Seventh Avenue and 31st Street then take a brief double-decker bus tour of the city.
3-6 p.m: Reebok’s flagship store at 1 Union Square will host a series of UFC meet and greets, beginning with Octagon girl Brittney Palmer until 4:30 and interim middleweight champion Robert Whittaker until 5 p.m. Paige VanZant is scheduled to be there from 4-6 p.m.
6 p.m.: UFC 217 weigh-ins at The Theater at MSG. This event is free but ticketed. Doors open at 5 p.m. Get your free tickets here.
Saturday, Nov. 4
2-6 p.m.: UFC 217 fan experience with fighter meet and greets, giveaways, etc. Here's the list of scheduled fighters to appear at the fan experience:
2-3 p.m.: Tyron Woodley at the Monster Energy booth
2-4 p.m.: Robert Whittaker at Toyo Tires, Al Iaquinta at Navy and Ngannou at Bodyarmor.
3-4 p.m.: Chris Weidman at Monster Energy
3-5 p.m. Urijah Faber at Bright / Netflix
4-5:30 p.m. : Octagon girls at Monster Energy
4-6 p.m.: Robbie Lawler at Toyo Tires, Joseph Benavidez at Navy, Cynthia Calvillo at Bodyarmor