UFC schedule 2026: Every card—date, location, chaos
The UFC schedule for the rest of 2026 is locked in, and the promotion has already shifted the entire slate to Paramount+ exclusivity. Fans now have a clean list of every remaining card, venue, and main event through December, with title fights stacked across the fall. The calendar shows a clear pattern of domestic dates bookended by big international stops, giving viewers a steady mix of numbered events and Fight Nights.
Noche kicks off the run
September opens with Noche UFC on the 12th at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale. Jean Silva meets Jose Miguel Delgado in the featherweight main event, while Brandon Moreno faces Joseph Morales in the co-main. The card also includes Manon Fiorot against Alexa Grasso and a heavyweight clash between Waldo Cortes Acosta and Curtis Blaydes.
Main card action begins at 5 p.m. ET on Paramount+, with prelims two hours earlier. The event runs as part of a same-day combat sports doubleheader that also features a boxing card, giving Arizona a full night of fights under one roof.
Noche UFC has grown into an annual fixture tied to Mexican Independence Day, and the promotion is using the platform to showcase a broad mix of international talent while keeping the show accessible to U.S. audiences.
Title rematch lands in LA
One week later, UFC 331 returns to Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Joshua Van defends his flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja in a rematch that was postponed earlier this year by injury. The card carries added weight as the first numbered event under the new Paramount+ deal.
Main card coverage starts at 9 p.m. ET. Arman Tsarukyan is expected to appear in the co-main against Mauricio Ruffy, setting up a lightweight bout that could shape the division’s next title picture.
Los Angeles remains a key market for the UFC, and the quick turnaround from Noche to UFC 331 shows the promotion’s willingness to keep major cards on the West Coast when timing allows.
Rosas Jr gets his first apex headliner
The final September event lands at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Raul Rosas Jr faces Raoni Barcelos in a bantamweight main event on the 26th. Both fighters sit just outside the top ten, and the matchup gives the rising prospect his first UFC headline spot.
The card streams exclusively on Paramount+, with the main card expected between 6 and 8 p.m. ET. Apex events have become a reliable source of weekly content, and this one closes out a busy month before the calendar shifts into October numbered shows.
Rosas Jr’s promotion to the main event reflects the UFC’s continued investment in young American talent while maintaining a steady flow of Fight Night programming in Las Vegas.
Utah hosts a flyweight title shot
UFC 332 moves to the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on October 3. Natalia Silva is scheduled to defend or contend for the flyweight title against Wang Cong, depending on how the division shakes out in the coming weeks. The card keeps the numbered-event cadence rolling through the fall.
Main card action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Paramount+. Salt Lake City has hosted UFC events before, and the venue offers strong local support plus a central time zone that works for East Coast viewers.
The flyweight division has produced several competitive title fights this year, and the Silva-Wang matchup continues that trend while giving the promotion another domestic stop before the schedule heads overseas.
Allen and Duncan headline Vegas again
One week after UFC 332, the UFC Apex hosts another Fight Night on October 10. Brendan Allen meets Christian Leroy Duncan in a middleweight main event that could influence the division’s top-five picture. The quick turnaround keeps Las Vegas in the rotation.
Paramount+ carries the card, with the main card likely starting in the early evening hours. Back-to-back Vegas events have become standard during the fall, giving fans a reliable weekend destination when numbered shows move abroad.
Allen’s experience and Duncan’s power make the matchup a stylistic draw, and the Apex setting keeps production costs low while still delivering a full night of fights to the streaming audience.
Edmonton brings welterweights north
The schedule shifts to Canada on October 17 at Rogers Place in Edmonton. Joaquin Buckley faces Mike Malott in a welterweight main event that pits two ranked fighters against each other. The card gives North American fans an international stop without leaving the continent.
Paramount+ streams the event, and the venue has a long history with the promotion. Edmonton’s crowd tends to be loud and engaged, which helps the broadcast energy even on a Fight Night card.
The welterweight division remains one of the deepest in the sport, and this matchup adds another layer to an already crowded title picture heading into the final months of the year.
Abu Dhabi hosts a featherweight title fight
UFC 333 lands at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi on October 24. Alexander Volkanovski defends his featherweight title against Movsar Evloev in a main event that carries clear championship implications. The card also features a potential trilogy bout between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili.
Main card coverage begins around 2 p.m. ET, aligning with prime-time viewing in the Middle East. Abu Dhabi has become a reliable international hub for the UFC, offering strong production values and a dedicated fan base.
The featherweight title picture has been unsettled for months, and this matchup gives Volkanovski a chance to solidify his standing while testing Evloev’s undefeated record on a global stage.
MSG and T-Mobile close the year
November brings UFC 334 to Madison Square Garden on the 14th, with the main event still to be determined. The venue remains one of the most prestigious stops on the calendar, and the promotion typically saves high-profile matchups for the New York market.
December 12 closes the year with UFC 335 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Again, the main event is pending, but the location ensures a strong finish in a market that consistently sells out. Both cards will stream on Paramount+.
The pattern of ending the year with iconic U.S. venues gives fans clear destination events while the promotion finalizes the biggest possible matchups for those dates.
Additional fall fight nights fill gaps
October 31 brings another Apex card in Las Vegas, with the main event still unannounced. November 7 features a welterweight headliner between Gabriel Bonfim and Sean Brady at the same venue. These Fight Nights keep the weekly cadence alive between numbered events.
Some reports mention a possible Qatar stop on November 21, though details remain limited. The UFC has used Middle East dates to build its international footprint, and another card in the region would extend the pattern established in Abu Dhabi.
The remaining schedule shows a clear emphasis on domestic Fight Nights punctuated by numbered events in major markets, giving fans a consistent viewing experience through the end of the year.
Streaming shift changes how fans watch
Every remaining 2026 event moves exclusively to Paramount+, ending the previous split between ESPN platforms and pay-per-view. The change simplifies the viewing path for subscribers while raising questions about pricing and international access.
Start times vary by card type, with numbered events typically beginning later in the evening and Fight Nights starting earlier. The shift also affects international viewers who previously relied on different regional broadcasters.
Paramount+ now holds the full UFC schedule through December, and the platform’s performance during these high-profile events will likely shape future media rights discussions once the current deal expires.
what happens next
The UFC schedule for the rest of 2026 gives fans a clear roadmap of dates, venues, and title implications. The mix of domestic Fight Nights and international numbered events keeps the calendar balanced while the Paramount+ transition settles in. As the year progresses, the biggest remaining variables are the still-unannounced main events for UFC 334 and UFC 335, both of which will shape how the promotion closes its first full year under the new streaming arrangement.
