> Dana White's Contender Series

Dana White’s Contender Series (originally Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series) is a mixed martial arts talent-scouting platform founded in July 2017. Operated by DWTNCS, LLC — a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings separate from the UFC itself — the series gives uncontracted fighters a direct path to earning a UFC deal. All events take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas and air on ESPN+. Season 10 is scheduled for August–October 2026. Dana White holds a distinct promoter’s license for the series, which functions independently from the main UFC operation while serving as a feeder pipeline for the UFC roster.