Sleep Theory Joins Lineup as Hall of Fame Village Unveils Full Schedule for Armored MMA Championship Fest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CANTON, Ohio, September 18, 2025 — Hall of Fame Village will host the Armored MMA Championship Fest on Saturday, October 18, 2025, a unique festival that combines full-contact armored combat with live music for fans of all ages. The event will feature two exciting stages, offering both ticketed and free experiences throughout the day. Sleep Theory, the Memphis-based rock band behind the 2025 debut album Afterglow and two No. 1 Billboard Mainstream Rock singles, will take the Champions Stage, completing the lineup for an electrifying night of fights and performances.
The Champions Stage at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium runs from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm and promises an action-packed evening of fights and performances. The night begins with live music from Sleep Theory and Drowning Pool, followed by five preliminary armored fights to get the crowd energized. Lamb of God will perform a special halftime show before five main fights conclude the evening, crowning the 2025 Armored MMA Champion.
The Gauntlet Stage, located in the Fan Engagement Zone and Play-Action Plaza, offers a free daytime experience from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Attendees can enjoy live performances by How We Feel, Alyxx, Hannan, and Asava, along with exciting armored demonstrations. The centerpiece of the daytime program is the festival’s “War in the North,” a 12-on-12 team combat event that showcases strategy, endurance, and excitement. Both Open and Women’s divisions will compete, in partnership with Medieval Combat USA and Buhurt International.
Tickets for the Champions Stage and stadium fights, which are required for entry, are available now at armoredmmaxp.com, while the Gauntlet Stage and daytime Festival Village are free for all guests. For full set times, festival policies, parking, and accessibility information, visit hofvillage.com.
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About Hall of Fame Village (HOFV):
Hall of Fame Village, a division of Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company, is a 100-acre immersive sports and entertainment destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. The Village is dedicated to making every experience one-of-a-kind for fans throughout its six venues—Center for Performance, Constellation Center for Excellence, Fan Engagement Zone, ForeverLawn Sports Complex, Play-Action Plaza, and Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. An indoor football-themed waterpark and Hilton Tapestry Hotel are also under construction. For more information, visit www.HOFVillage.com.
About Armored MMA:
Armored MMA is a groundbreaking sport that merges medieval combat with modern mixed martial arts. Fighters don authentic knight armor and wield steel weapons in full-contact battles, creating a captivating spectacle that has garnered a massive following worldwide. For more information, visit www.armoredmma.com.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Hall of Fame Village
Madison Zurakowski
Madison.Zurakowski@hofvillage.com