Professional combative sport events
Learn about the requirements to hold a legal contest or exhibition, including licences, getting an event permit and the rules you must follow.
Overview
In Ontario, it is legal to host professional combative sport events, such as contests and exhibitions for boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, if approved by the Commissioner.
The Combative Sports Act, 2019, and its regulations sets out the requirements for licences and event permits and technical sport rules.
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Contact the Ontario Athletics Commission
The Commissioner of the Ontario Athletics Commission oversees and issues event permits and licences for professional events.
Updated: May 22, 2025
Published: December 30, 2024