Sofascore is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Fight Nation Championship (FNC), one of the fastest-growing MMA promotions in Europe. This partnership marks the beginning of a long-term collaboration focused on shared brand visibility, fan engagement, and the promotion of top-level MMA events throughout the 2026 season.

The partnership positions Sofascore as a strategic partner of FNC, with a strong presence across digital channels and on-site branding at events. For Sofascore, this is another step in expanding beyond traditional sports and bringing real-time data, insights, and visibility into the world of combat sports, where fan interest continues to grow year after year.

Munich in focus, Europe on the map

The partnership launches with FNC 27 in Munich on February 7, 2026, a historic moment as FNC makes its German debut at the renowned SAP Garden venue. This event sets the tone for the year and highlights Sofascore’s promotional focus in a major European market.

FNC 27 features a stacked fight card with top-level bouts across multiple divisions. The night’s main event sees Heavyweight Champion Ivan Vitasović defend his title against Hatef Moeil, while other key matchups include Francisco Barrio vs. Lom-Ali Eskiev and Darko Stošić vs. Oliver Thompson.

Additional exciting pairings such as Miran Fabjan vs. Aleksandar Ilić and Ivica Trušček vs. Dominic Schober round out the card, giving fans a diverse and competitive fight night.

Fans can buy tickets for this great fight night on this link.

FNC 2026 event calendar

While Munich leads the spotlight, the full 2026 calendar includes a strong lineup of events across multiple countries, allowing Sofascore and FNC to reach fans in diverse markets throughout the year.

• 07.02., Munich – FNC 27
• 28.02., Slavonski Brod – FNC Knockout 3
• 14.03. – FNC Vikings 2
• 11.04., Ljubljana – FNC 28
• 09.05., Zadar – FNC 29
• 23.05. – FNC Vikings 3
• June 2026, Belgrade – FNC 30
• 14.09., Zagreb – FNC 31
• October 2026, Varaždin – FNC 32
• 07.11. – FNC Vikings 4
• November 2026, Split – FNC 33
• December 2026 – FNC Knockout 4

From Germany to Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia, the full schedule allows both Sofascore and FNC to reach diverse audiences and showcase top MMA competition throughout the year.

What is Fight Nation Championship (FNC)?

Fight Nation Championship is a leading European MMA organisation, known for high-production events and growing international appeal. Founded in Southeast Europe, based in Zagreb, FNC has organised over 25 successful events and attracts tens of thousands of fans, with sold-out arenas and elite regional fighters at every stop.

FNC blends professional sports production with development of local talent, expanding its footprint to major cities and key markets across Central and Southeastern Europe.

A data-driven partnership

Through this partnership, Sofascore will support FNC with brand exposure, content collaboration and promotion across relevant markets. Fans can expect increased coverage of FNC events on the Sofascore platform, while FNC’s audience gains access to Sofascore’s sports data ecosystem.

This data-driven collaboration aims to elevate MMA visibility, connect fans with real-time insights and strengthen both brands’ presence across key European sports communities.

If you are a sports organisation that wants to expand its visibility, feel free to reach out at partnerships@sofascore.com.