PALESTRA WORLD 1
AT YORK HALL
The ultimate combat sports and fitness experience
PALESTRA is a combat fitness world inspired by ancient Roman ‘palaestra’; sports arenas designed especially for wrestling, boxing, and warrior training. By fusing functional fitness and combat sports, PALESTRA tests speed, power, endurance, and fighting spirit through high-intensity non-contact challenges.
Following a series of successful trials across the UK, our inaugural combat fitness festival takes place on Saturday 21st February 2026 at the legendary York Hall, Bethnal Green. This immersive all-day experience blends competition, workshops, live demos, fight legends, and an interactive combat sports expo.
The heartbeat of PALESTRA WORLD – where combat fitness meets fierce competition.
Take your seats, place your bets. Experience some outstanding white-collar boxing.
Step into this iconic York Hall ring and learn to float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.
Experience the intense world of mixed martial arts up close, and dispel all the myths.
A vibrant, interactive showcase of product, nutrition, and performance innovations.
Tickets
The process for purchasing tickets is simple
Register as a Palestra customer
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See you at York Hall!
Combat Fitness Games
All day pass
Team of 5 athletes
Invite your teammates via email and choose your team name when the purchase is complete. This information is editable until Friday 20th February
Individual entry
All day spectator
Fight Night Spectator
Evening only
Reserved VIP Ringside
Reserved ringside
Unreserved seating
Combat Fitness Games | 9am-6pm
The heartbeat of PALESTRA – where combat fitness meets fierce competition.
- Competitive games – Step into inclusive categories for individuals or teams representing their gym or their own group.
- Challenge yourself – Across 60+ minutes of workouts that test speed, power and endurance, in a supportive, high-energy environment.
- Accessible to all levels – Scaled workouts and divisions ensure every participant – from first-timers to seasoned athletes – can take part safely and meet the challenge.
- No experience required – Just energy, spirit, and the drive to test yourself.
- It’s non-contact – Rewarding elite fitness without the bruises!
Boxing Arena | 9AM – 6 PM
Step into this iconic York Hall ring and learn to float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.
- Boxing Workshops – Learn from experienced coaches and professional fighters.
- Boxing Challenges – Timed boxing‑based tests of focus, power, and stamina.
- Meet the Legends – Guest appearances, Q&A sessions, and photo ops with boxing icons.
MMA Arena | 9 AM – 6 PM
Experience the evolving world of mixed martial arts up close — and dispel the myths.
- MMA Workshops – Learn striking, grappling, and conditioning fundamentals.
- MMA Challenges – Functional MMA‑inspired drills for agility, reaction, and control.
- Meet the Fighters – Interact with professional and amateur MMA athletes.
- Exhibition Sparring – Live MMA demos highlighting skill, technique, and sportsmanship.
Expo Floor | 9 AM – 7 PM
A vibrant, interactive showcase of products, nutrition, and performance innovations.
- Combat‑Inspired Demos – Training events inspired by professional fight conditioning.
- Product Launches – See what’s hitting the market from top equipment and nutrition brands.
- Interactive Challenges – Open participation experiences raising funds for charity.
- Refresh & Refuel – Live DJs, food stalls, bars, and a community atmosphere celebrating effort.
Fitness Fight Night | 7:30 PM – 11 PM
Take your seats, place your bets, and experience some outstanding white‑collar boxing.
- Drama & Anticipation – Lights dim, spotlights on — ring announcements begin!
- Are You Tough Enough? – Step into the ring with peers or rivals in short managed bouts.
- Big‑Time Boxing – Live, sanctioned matches where fitness industry rivalries are settled fairly.
- Fighting for a Cause – All bouts raise money for the Ricky Hatton Foundation, supporting mental health and youth development.