How far is Big Dawg 13 from Sacramento?

Rabobank Arena, Bakersfield is 2 hr 45 min from fresno from Sacramento, roughly 170 miles. Doors open at 6:00 PM and first bell is 7:00 PM.

Does Big Dawg run cards in Sacramento?

No. Fresno is our only location, about 170 miles south of Sacramento, and every card is announced to our list first.

Why do Sacramento fighters reach out to Big Dawg?

We are the professional bare-knuckle promotion on the West Coast, so capital-region fighters who want sanctioned bare-knuckle bouts come to us.

Do Sacramento-based fighters relocate for camp?

Signed fighters move to Fresno for the back half of a camp block, with housing arranged through the promotion. The early weeks stay local.

Sacramento, California

Big Dawg 13 for Sacramento fans

Big Dawg 13: Blood & Dust lands November 7, 2026 at Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield. Here's what Sacramento fans need to know before first bell.

Full Card

Travel

2 hr 45 min from Fresno

Doors / Bell

5:30 PM / 6:15 PM

Tickets from

$40

County

Sacramento County

Getting to Bakersfield from Sacramento

Sacramento fans have a 170-mile run down 99 toward Fresno, which most turn into an overnight rather than a same-day round trip.

The capital region has a serious combat-sports audience and press to match, and Sacramento fighters chasing exposure contact us more than any other city on this list.

Fight-night essentials

18+ with valid photo ID, no exceptions.
Clear-bag policy at every arena we promote in.
Tickets are digital, screenshots are not accepted at the gate.
Merch tables open when doors open and sell out most nights.

Who's fighting

Tank Whitfield vs. Emeka KaluHeavyweight, Title fight
Sammy Vega vs. Luke HardinCruiserweight
Nico Arreola vs. Dre WattsFeatherweight

Sacramento fan questions

How far is Big Dawg 13 from Sacramento?: Rabobank Arena, Bakersfield is 2 hr 45 min from fresno from Sacramento, roughly 170 miles. Doors open at 5:30 PM and first bell is 6:15 PM.
Does Big Dawg run cards in Sacramento?: No. Fresno is our only location, about 170 miles south of Sacramento, and every card is announced to our list first.
Why do Sacramento fighters reach out to Big Dawg?: We are the professional bare-knuckle promotion on the West Coast, so capital-region fighters who want sanctioned bare-knuckle bouts come to us.
Do Sacramento-based fighters relocate for camp?: Signed fighters move to Fresno for the back half of a camp block, with housing arranged through the promotion. The early weeks stay local.