Holding combative sports events

Learn how to hold a combative event for amateur mixed martial arts, amateur boxing and wrestling, professional combative sports, or theatrical wrestling.

Each combative sport has its own requirements for holding an event. Use the links below to find out more.

Amateur mixed martial arts events

Learn how to hold amateur mixed martial arts events under your training facility license or a licensed sanctioning organization.

Amateur boxing and wrestling events

Learn how to hold amateur boxing or wrestling events in Washington State.

Professional and amateur combative sports events overseen by the Department of Licensing

Learn how to hold professional events for boxing, wrestling, and martial arts, or amateur mixed martial arts events that we oversee.

Theatrical wrestling school events

Learn how to hold theatrical wrestling events at your school facility or off premises.

Need additional help? Here's how to contact us:

call Phone: 360-664-6644
(TTY: Call 711)
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