Promotional artwork depicting Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, and Manny Pacquiao ahead of their 2015 bout, often billed as the “Fight of the Century.” The fighters are scheduled to meet again in a professional rematch on September 19, 2026, at Sphere in Las Vegas. – File photo courtesy of the Mayweather Pacquiao 2015 fight promoter
More than a decade after their record-setting 2015 showdown, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao are scheduled to meet again in a sanctioned professional rematch on September 19 at Las Vegas’ Sphere, with the bout set to stream live worldwide on Netflix.
LAS VEGAS — Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will meet in a sanctioned professional rematch on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Sphere, with the bout scheduled to stream live worldwide on Netflix, according to coordinated announcements from the fighters’ promotional teams and confirmed by multiple major sports media outlets on February 23–24.
The event is being described as the first professional boxing match staged at Sphere, the Las Vegas venue known for its immersive LED display technology and flexible seating configuration of roughly 20,000, depending on setup.
A sequel more than a decade in the making
The rematch comes 11 years after the fighters’ May 2, 2015 bout at MGM Grand Garden Arena, which ended in a unanimous decision victory for Mayweather. That contest generated 4.6 million pay-per-view purchases and a reported $72 million live gate — figures widely cited in contemporaneous sports business reporting as among the highest in boxing history.
The first fight was framed at the time as a defining commercial moment for modern boxing, drawing global audiences and establishing revenue benchmarks rarely matched since.
Return from retirement for two global figures
Mayweather, 49, retired from professional competition in 2017 with a 50-0 record (27 knockouts). While he has participated in exhibition bouts, he has not competed in a sanctioned professional contest in nine years. His representatives confirmed he will return to professional competition for the September rematch.
Pacquiao, 47, retired in 2021 before resuming professional activity in 2025. He holds a record of 62-8-3 with 39 knockouts. Public statements released through his promotional organization describe the upcoming contest as an opportunity to revisit a rivalry central to a generation of welterweight boxing.
Neither camp has publicly disclosed the contracted weight class, number of scheduled rounds, or whether any sanctioning body titles will be at stake.
Regulatory oversight under Nevada authorities
Because the bout is scheduled in Las Vegas, it will fall under the jurisdiction of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, which regulates professional boxing in the state. The commission oversees fighter licensing, medical clearances, event permits and officiating assignments.
As of February 24, 2026, specific bout filings, referee designations and final permit approvals had not been publicly released in commission documentation.
Production, promotion and global distribution
Organizers have identified EverWonder Studio, Hidden Empire and Limitless X Holdings as production partners. The event is being promoted by Manny Pacquiao Promotions and Mayweather Promotions in partnership with CSI Sports/FIGHT SPORTS.
Netflix confirmed the fight will be available to its global subscriber base without additional pay-per-view charges. The streaming platform has expanded into live combat sports programming in recent years, reporting tens of millions of viewers for prior boxing broadcasts. Independent measurement methodologies vary, and Netflix has not released projected audience figures for the September bout.
Key competitive and commercial details remain undisclosed
Promoters have stated that additional event specifics are expected to be released in the coming weeks. As of this reporting date, several central competitive and commercial elements have not been formally disclosed in verified public reporting, including the official contracted weight, the number of scheduled rounds, the composition of the undercard, ticket pricing and the public on-sale timeline, as well as the fighters’ purse structure or revenue split.
A rivalry that reshaped boxing’s business model
The 2015 contest between Mayweather and Pacquiao was widely characterized as the most commercially significant fight of its era. It underscored the economic scale achievable through premium pay-per-view distribution and global marketing.
The rematch, now scheduled for a technologically advanced venue and distributed through a global subscription streaming platform, reflects broader structural shifts in how major sporting events are financed, distributed and consumed.
For now, the fighters’ professional records remain unchanged, regulatory processes are pending, and promotional machinery surrounding one of boxing’s most lucrative rivalries is again underway, this time on a stage designed as much for spectacle as for sport.
