ACA 202 in St. Petersburg attracted more than 6,500 spectators, setting a new attendance record for the promotion in the city. The previous attendance record in St. Petersburg was 5,500 fans at ACA 93. The announcement was made alongside information about event bonuses. The strong turnout demonstrates growing interest in ACA events in the Russian market. St. Petersburg has now hosted multiple successful ACA cards. The record-breaking attendance marks a milestone for the promotion's presence in Russia's second-largest city.
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 significant milestone for one of Europe's leading mixed martial arts organizations.
The previous high-water mark for an ACA event in St. Petersburg stood at 5,500 fans, set during ACA 93. The latest turnout surpasses that figure by more than 1,000 attendees, representing a notable leap in audience growth for the promotion in Russia's second-largest city.
The record was announced by ACA alongside the reveal of event bonuses, underscoring what was by all measures a landmark night for the organization.
Why it matters
- St. Petersburg has now established itself as a reliable and growing market for ACA, having hosted multiple successful cards in recent years.
- The jump from 5,500 to over 6,500 fans signals accelerating grassroots momentum for the sport in a city outside Moscow.
- The milestone adds commercial weight to ACA's position as a dominant MMA promotion in the Russian-speaking world.
