UFC Schedule 2026: Every Fight, Date, and Start Time for January & February
The 2026 UFC season is officially here — and fight fans couldn’t be more excited. After UFC’s major partnership shift to Paramount+, the Octagon returned with a stacked slate of events kicking off in January and rolling straight through February. Whether you’re planning to watch every main event or just want to catch the most action-packed cards, this schedule guide gives you the dates, start times, fighters, and viewing info you need.
Below you’ll find the most complete, up-to-date UFC event lineup for the first two months of 2026, including fighter matchups, venues, start times, and where to watch — all in one place.
📅 UFC 324 — Gaethje vs Pimblett
Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
Start Times:
- Early Prelims: ~5:00 PM ET
- Prelims: ~7:00 PM ET
- Main Card: ~9:00 PM ET
This blockbuster opens the year with fireworks, featuring one of the most exciting striking matchups in recent UFC history.
👉 Fight Week Training Programs
👉 UFC 324 Official Merchandise
📅 UFC 325 — Volkanovski vs Lopes 2
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
Venue: Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, Australia
Start Times:
- Main Card: ~9:00 PM ET / 6:00 AM AEDT+1
- Main Event: Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes II
- Following the big opening card, UFC heads Down Under with this anticipated featherweight rematch.
👉 MMA Strategy Courses
👉 Fan Gear & Replica Belts
📅 UFC Fight Night — Bautista vs Oliveira (UFC Vegas 113)
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
Venue: UFC APEX, Las Vegas, NV
Start Times:
- Prelims: 5:00 PM ET
- Main Card: 8:00 PM ET
- This Fight Night brings high-paced bantamweight action to the UFC APEX with multiple exciting matchups leading the card.
👉 Fight Night Analysis PDFs
👉 MMA Training Gear
📅 UFC Fight Night — Strickland vs Hernandez (UFC Houston)
Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
Venue: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas
Start Times:
- Prelims: ~5:00 PM ET
- Main Card: ~8:00 PM ET
👉 Fight Prediction Guides]
👉 UFC Houston Event Posters
📅 UFC Fight Night — Moreno vs Kavanagh (Arena CDMX)
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Venue: Arena CDMX, Mexico City, Mexico
Start Times:
- Prelims: ~5:00 PM ET
- Main Card: ~8:00 PM ET
👉 Flyweight Fighter Insights
👉 Event Posters & Gear
📌 How to Watch Every Fight in 2026
The UFC’s new broadcast partnership with Paramount+ means most cards — including numbered events and Fight Nights — are streamed live on the platform without separate pay-per-view fees. Premier cards may also have select portions simulcast on network TV under the new deal.
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