City Survivability Rankings for Mixed Martial Arts Studio
StreetSpring's 2026 analysis ranks the top cities for Mixed Martial Arts Studios across the US by Survivability Scores. See which cities offer the best chances for a Mixed Martial Arts Studio to succeed.
Quick Summary
- The highest-survivability city for Mixed Martial Arts Studio is Philadelphia — 68% average survivability
- 0 of 11 analyzed US metros score above 70% for Mixed Martial Arts Studio survivability
- The lowest-ranked city is Denver at 61%
- National average survivability score for Mixed Martial Arts Studio: 64.3%
- Data reflects 2026 StreetSpring survivability analysis across 11 US metro areas · Full methodology →
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Top Cities for Mixed Martial Arts Studios
- Key Insights
- What Makes These Cities Stand Out?
- Related Resources
- How current is this ranking?
- Can a Mixed Martial Arts Studio succeed in cities not ranked in the top 10?
- What tools can help me choose the right city for a Mixed Martial Arts Studio?
- Which US city has the best survivability for Mixed Martial Arts Studio?
Summary
According to StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis, Philadelphia ranks as the #1 city for opening a Mixed Martial Arts Studio in the United States, with an average 68% chance of surviving more than 2 years. Following close behind are Atlanta with 66%, and San Diego with 65%. Mixed Martial Arts Studios consistently deliver a 64.3% survivability average across our 11 analyzed metros, with top-ranked Philadelphia demonstrating the strongest conditions. City-wide statistics are directional, not definitive; the best decision comes from analyzing your specific storefront. The best way to use these rankings is as a starting point — layer in your own market research and local knowledge before committing.
Survivability ranges reflect best and worst storefront conditions within each city. See our full methodology →
Mixed Martial Arts Studio city survivability rankings — Philadelphia leads among 11 US metros at 68% in 2026
Top 10 Cities for Mixed Martial Arts Studios
Based on StreetSpring's analysis of 11 major metropolitan areas, these cities offer the strongest prospects for Mixed Martial Arts Studios:
1. Philadelphia
- Best locations: 76.5% – 87.0%
- Average locations: 65.0% – 70.2%
- Challenging locations: 43.0% – 60.5%
- Explore Mixed Martial Arts Studio neighborhoods in Philadelphia →
2. Atlanta
- Best locations: 75.1% – 86.0%
- Average locations: 63.5% – 68.5%
- Challenging locations: 44.0% – 59.5%
- Explore Mixed Martial Arts Studio neighborhoods in Atlanta →
3. San Diego
- Best locations: 73.3% – 83.0%
- Average locations: 62.8% – 67.5%
- Challenging locations: 44.0% – 59.0%
- Explore Mixed Martial Arts Studio neighborhoods in San Diego →
4. Chicago
- Best locations: 73.7% – 84.0%
- Average locations: 63.0% – 67.4%
- Challenging locations: 47.0% – 59.7%
- Explore Mixed Martial Arts Studio neighborhoods in Chicago →
5. Tampa Bay
- Best locations: 74.1% – 85.0%
- Average locations: 62.3% – 67.5%
- Challenging locations: 42.0% – 58.2%
- Explore Mixed Martial Arts Studio neighborhoods in Tampa Bay →
6. Baltimore
- Best locations: 72.2% – 81.0%
- Average locations: 62.4% – 66.9%
- Challenging locations: 43.0% – 58.4%
- Explore Mixed Martial Arts Studio neighborhoods in Baltimore →
7. Charlotte
- Best locations: 72.0% – 82.0%
- Average locations: 61.4% – 66.0%
- Challenging locations: 43.0% – 57.6%
- Explore Mixed Martial Arts Studio neighborhoods in Charlotte →
8. St Louis
- Best locations: 73.1% – 85.0%
- Average locations: 60.7% – 66.0%
- Challenging locations: 41.0% – 56.7%
- Explore Mixed Martial Arts Studio neighborhoods in St Louis →
9. San Antonio
- Best locations: 72.4% – 84.0%
- Average locations: 60.9% – 65.4%
- Challenging locations: 47.0% – 58.1%
- Explore Mixed Martial Arts Studio neighborhoods in San Antonio →
10. Portland
- Best locations: 71.3% – 83.0%
- Average locations: 59.4% – 64.2%
- Challenging locations: 43.0% – 56.1%
- Explore Mixed Martial Arts Studio neighborhoods in Portland →
Key Insights
Wide variation between cities: The difference between the #1 city (Philadelphia at 68.0%) and the #10 city (Portland at 61.7%) is 6.3 percentage points. This 1.8-point spread between #1 and #2 city suggests meaningful geographic variation in Mixed Martial Arts Studios viability — city selection matters significantly for this category.
National average: Across all 11 analyzed cities, the average survivability for a Mixed Martial Arts Studio is 64.3%.
What Makes These Cities Stand Out?
The top-ranked cities share several characteristics that favor Mixed Martial Arts Studios:
- Strong survivability signals: Philadelphia leads with a 68% average survivability score for Mixed Martial Arts Studios — significantly above the national average for this business category.
- Competition density: The top cities show favorable competitor-to-opportunity ratios for Mixed Martial Arts Studios, meaning lower saturation and higher odds of capturing an underserved customer base.
- Neighborhood diversity: Within each top city, high-survivability zones appear across multiple neighborhood types — from dense urban cores to established suburban strips.
- Supply chain access: Cities at the top of this ranking benefit from mature supplier networks for this category, reducing operating costs and inventory lead times.
Our survivability predictions are built on one of the largest commercial real estate datasets available, covering 24 major metros. Our models are built using machine learning trained on millions of commercial real estate data points. StreetSpring uses its own proprietary forecasting tools to make these predictions.
Related Resources
City-specific guides: For detailed neighborhood-level analysis, explore our city guides:
- Survivability Rankings for Mixed Martial Arts Studio in Philadelphia
- Business Survivability Rankings: Philadelphia
- Survivability Rankings for Mixed Martial Arts Studio in Atlanta
- Business Survivability Rankings: Atlanta
- Survivability Rankings for Mixed Martial Arts Studio in San Diego
- Business Survivability Rankings: San Diego
- Survivability Rankings for Mixed Martial Arts Studio in Chicago
- Business Survivability Rankings: Chicago
- Survivability Rankings for Mixed Martial Arts Studio in Tampa Bay
- Business Survivability Rankings: Tampa Bay
National guides:
- National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Mixed Martial Arts Studios
- Neighborhood Survivability Rankings: Philadelphia
How current is this ranking?
Rankings are updated quarterly. The current data reflects StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, with the next full dataset refresh scheduled for Q3 2026. As market conditions shift across major metros, individual city scores can move meaningfully between updates — particularly for Mixed Martial Arts Studios, where local competition density and consumer spending patterns respond quickly to new entrants and neighborhood change. For the most current score at any specific address, use StreetSpring's live survivability tool rather than the static ranking above.
Can a Mixed Martial Arts Studio succeed in cities not ranked in the top 10?
Yes — our top 10 ranking reflects cities with the strongest average conditions, but lower-ranked metros can still contain exceptional individual neighborhoods. Many operators successfully open Mixed Martial Arts Studios in cities that don't appear in our top 10. Mixed Martial Arts Studios in particular can find strong performance in secondary markets where the right demographic concentration, household income, and limited direct competition within walking distance align — even outside our highest-ranked cities. StreetSpring's neighborhood-level data surfaces these pockets of opportunity in every city we analyze, regardless of where the city as a whole ranks nationally.
What tools can help me choose the right city for a Mixed Martial Arts Studio?
StreetSpring's Survivability Score tool provides address-level predictions for Mixed Martial Arts Studios across all 11 metros we track. For this category specifically, the tool surfaces competition density, consumer spending index for Mixed Martial Arts Studios, and commercial vacancy rates — the factors that most consistently predict whether a Mixed Martial Arts Studio will still be operating after two years. You can check any specific address before signing a lease and compare multiple neighborhoods side by side to identify the highest-survivability site within your target city.
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Which US city has the best survivability for Mixed Martial Arts Studio?
Philadelphia ranks as the #1 city in the US for Mixed Martial Arts Studio survivability in StreetSpring's 2026 analysis, with an average score of 68%. This means that across well-selected neighborhoods in Philadelphia, a Mixed Martial Arts Studio has approximately a 68% chance of still operating after two years — above the national average for this category. Atlanta ranks second, followed by San Diego. The full ranking reflects data across 11 major US metro areas — see the complete list above for all scores and neighborhood-level links.
Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across all 25 metros are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and foot traffic data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.
Methodology: City rankings aggregate neighborhood-level Survivability Scores (max, average, and min) across all analyzed neighborhoods in each metro area. Rankings reflect average conditions but do not account for variation within cities. Coverage includes 11 major US metropolitan areas: Philadelphia, Atlanta, San Diego, Chicago, Tampa Bay, Baltimore, Charlotte, St Louis, San Antonio, Portland, Denver.