ACA 202 in St. Petersburg drew more than 6,500 spectators, setting a new attendance record for the promotion in the city. The previous record for St. Petersburg was 5,500 fans at ACA 93. This marks a significant milestone for the promotion's growth in the Russian market. The attendance figures demonstrate increasing interest in ACA events among fans in the region.
ACA 202 in St. Petersburg drew more than 6,500 spectators on April 13, 2026, setting a new attendance record for the promotion in the city and marking a notable moment in the organization's expansion across the Russian market.
The previous high-water mark for an ACA event in St. Petersburg stood at 5,500 fans, set during ACA 93. The latest figure represents an increase of at least 1,000 attendees, a jump of roughly 18 percent over that prior benchmark.
Why it matters
- The record underlines sustained growth for ACA in one of Russia's most prominent sporting cities.
- Surpassing the ACA 93 figure suggests the promotion has built a loyal and expanding local fan base over the years between the two events.
- Continued attendance growth in St. Petersburg strengthens ACA's position as the dominant MMA organization in the Russian-speaking market.
The milestone points to broader momentum for ACA at a time when the promotion has been steadily building its roster and event calendar. Crossing the 6,500-fan threshold in a major Russian city is a concrete measure of that progress, moving well beyond the numbers the organization recorded in the same market just a few years ago.
