Cage WarsMixed Martial Arts Returns

Cage Wars Mixed Martial Arts Returns to Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady on Friday, September 15

Schenectady, NY (July 11, 2023) – Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady is thrilled to announce the return of Cage Wars, a high-energy evening of Mixed Martial Arts action. Following Cage Wars 60, to be held at Rivers Casino in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, September 2, Cage Wars 61 will take place at the Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady Event Center on Friday, September 15.

All 27 previous Cage Wars held at Rivers Casino have SOLD OUT, including the most recent event held last Friday, July 7.  

Tickets to Cage Wars 61 are on sale now at CageWarsMMA.com and start at $56 plus fees. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the fights begin at 7 p.m.

Cage Wars 61 will feature local and regional amateur MMA fighters squaring off in the octagon to determine the Cage Wars 61 champion. Fight fans can expect another incredible night of intense and exciting matchups.

The Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady Event Center is just steps away from the casino gaming floor and The Landing Hotel. For more details about upcoming entertainment, and to make reservations at The Landing Hotel, please visit RiversCasino.com/Schenectady.

About Rivers Casino & Resort

Located at the picturesque Mohawk Harbor near the heart of downtown Schenectady, Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady features 1,050 slots, 66 live table games, a 16-table poker room and a live, in-casino luxury sportsbook lounge. The casino offers five distinctive restaurants—among them are Dukes Chophouse, Flipt, Johnny’s To-Go and Mian. Rivers features a multipurpose Event Center space, a lively entertainment lounge—Van Slyck’s, live music performances, free parking and daily promotions and giveaways. The Landing Hotel is a 165-room, six-story boutique hotel with riverfront views located adjacent to the Event Center. Rivers, which opened in 2017, employs approximately 1,000 team members and has been voted a great place to work in Schenectady. Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady is owned and operated by Rush Street Gaming and its affiliates. For more information, visit RiversCasino.com/Schenectady

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