UFC schedule 2026: Every fight card, date, and location
The 2026 UFC schedule is packed with back-to-back weekends, title fights, and a mix of Vegas staples and international stops that run straight through December. For fans tracking dates, venues, and main events, the late-year slate offers clear windows to plan around Paramount+ streams and pay-per-view cards. This stretch shows how the promotion balances regular Fight Nights with numbered events that carry championship stakes.
October 10 card opens slate
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Duncan lands first on October 10 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. Brendan Allen meets Christian Leroy Duncan in the middleweight main event, with Matheus Camilo facing Jai Herbert on the co-main. The card streams on Paramount+ with main card action starting at 8 p.m. ET.
The venue choice keeps the event accessible for U.S. viewers who follow the Apex series. Supporting bouts include Loopy Godinez against Ketlen Souza and Andre Fili taking on Kai Kamaka III. Prelims open at 5 p.m. ET and feature Julius Walker against Gerald Meerschaert.
This Fight Night sets the tone for a month that alternates between domestic cards and larger international productions. The quick turnaround to the next weekend shows how the promotion stacks programming to hold viewer attention through fall.
Edmonton hosts next weekend
UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott moves to Rogers Place in Edmonton on October 17. Joaquin Buckley faces Mike Malott in a welterweight matchup that brings ranked contenders to Canada. Paramount+ carries the card with the same 8 p.m. ET main card start.
The back-to-back weekends give North American fans two straight events without long gaps. The Rogers Place stop continues the promotion’s pattern of rotating Canadian markets that draw strong regional interest. No other major bouts have been announced yet, but the main event alone positions the card as a welterweight showcase.
Edmonton’s slot also highlights how the UFC uses international Fight Nights to test future numbered-event venues while keeping travel manageable for fighters based in North America.
Abu Dhabi draws title fight
UFC 333 shifts the focus overseas on October 24 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Alexander Volkanovski defends the featherweight title against Movsar Evloev in the main event. The card begins earlier in the day, with main card action at 2 p.m. ET to accommodate the time difference.
Some reports list a possible bantamweight title fight between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili on the same card. Either way, the numbered event carries championship implications that separate it from the preceding Fight Nights. Paramount+ streams the full card for U.S. viewers.
Abu Dhabi has become a reliable stop for high-stakes bouts, and this placement keeps the promotion’s global footprint visible before the schedule returns to North America.
Halloween Apex card announced
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Nolan returns to the Meta APEX on October 31. Renato Moicano meets Tom Nolan in a lightweight main event timed for the holiday. Main card action again starts at 8 p.m. ET on Paramount+.
The triple-header of Vegas events in October and early November gives local fans and streaming subscribers a consistent product each weekend. The lightweight matchup pits experience against rising prospect status, fitting the division’s current depth.
Placing a card on Halloween also taps into casual viewer interest that spikes around holidays, even when the event stays at the smaller Apex facility.
November 7 closes Vegas run
UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brady wraps the Meta APEX stretch on November 7. Gabriel Bonfim faces Sean Brady in a welterweight main event that features two ranked contenders. The start time remains 8 p.m. ET on Paramount+.
Back-to-back Vegas weekends make travel and production simpler for the promotion while giving fighters shorter notice periods. The welterweight division continues to supply main events that test the next wave of title challengers.
With three Apex cards now confirmed in this window, the UFC has created a reliable pipeline that keeps domestic fans engaged before the next numbered events.
Madison Square Garden returns
UFC 334 lands at Madison Square Garden on November 14. Ciryl Gane defends the heavyweight title against Josh Hokit in a card that brings numbered-event energy back to New York. Main card timing is expected around 9 p.m. ET.
MSG appearances carry built-in media attention and strong ticket demand, especially when a title is on the line. The venue’s history with the promotion makes each visit feel like an annual checkpoint rather than a one-off stop.
Paramount+ carries the event, continuing the shift toward streaming exclusivity for most numbered cards outside traditional pay-per-view windows.
Qatar adds international stop
UFC Fight Night: Procházka vs. Stirling moves to Qatar on November 21. Jiri Procházka faces Navajo Stirling in a light heavyweight main event at ABHA Arena. Additional bouts include Aljamain Sterling against Kevin Vallejos and Dan Hooker taking on Brian Ortega.
The card mixes former champions with prospects, giving the Middle East market a deeper lineup than typical Fight Nights. Paramount+ streams the event, maintaining consistent U.S. access despite the location change.
Qatar appearances have grown more frequent as the promotion looks to expand its footprint in regions with developing MMA markets and strong production infrastructure.
Year ends in Las Vegas
UFC 335 closes the 2026 schedule on December 12 at T-Mobile Arena. Charles Oliveira meets Lopes in the lightweight main event. The numbered card returns the promotion to its most reliable U.S. market for a year-end spectacle.
Las Vegas finales often feature stacked undercards and strong ticket sales, and this placement gives fans a final major event before the calendar turns. Paramount+ handles the stream, keeping the full card accessible without separate pay-per-view purchases.
The T-Mobile Arena stop also serves as a logistical bookend after the international swing, letting fighters and staff finish the year closer to home bases.
Streaming and access details
Every card from October through December streams on Paramount+ for U.S. viewers. Main card start times stay consistent at 8 p.m. ET for domestic Fight Nights and shift earlier for international numbered events. Prelims typically open two to three hours before the main card.
The schedule’s density means fans can follow consecutive weekends without long breaks, which helps maintain interest across divisions. Ticket sales for the Meta APEX events opened together, signaling coordinated planning rather than piecemeal announcements.
Ranked matchups across welterweight, lightweight, and featherweight divisions give the remaining 2026 cards immediate stakes, even when titles are not on the line.
Planning around the calendar
The confirmed UFC schedule through December gives viewers a clear map for the rest of the year. Domestic Fight Nights provide regular access, while numbered events in Abu Dhabi, New York, and Las Vegas carry the biggest storylines. Fans tracking specific fighters can mark the welterweight and lightweight stretches in particular.
With Paramount+ as the central streaming home, the barrier to following the full run stays low for U.S. audiences. The mix of venues also shows how the promotion balances cost, market reach, and fighter travel when building the final months of any calendar year.
UFC schedule 2026: Every fight card, date, and location
The 2026 UFC schedule is packed with back-to-back weekends, title fights, and a mix of Vegas staples and international stops that run straight through December. For fans tracking dates, venues, and main events, the late-year slate offers clear windows to plan around Paramount+ streams and pay-per-view cards. This stretch shows how the promotion balances regular Fight Nights with numbered events that carry championship stakes.
October 10 card opens slate
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Duncan lands first on October 10 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. Brendan Allen meets Christian Leroy Duncan in the middleweight main event, with Matheus Camilo facing Jai Herbert on the co-main. The card streams on Paramount+ with main card action starting at 8 p.m. ET.
The venue choice keeps the event accessible for U.S. viewers who follow the Apex series. Supporting bouts include Loopy Godinez against Ketlen Souza and Andre Fili taking on Kai Kamaka III. Prelims open at 5 p.m. ET and feature Julius Walker against Gerald Meerschaert.
This Fight Night sets the tone for a month that alternates between domestic cards and larger international productions. The quick turnaround to the next weekend shows how the promotion stacks programming to hold viewer attention through fall.
Edmonton hosts next weekend
UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott moves to Rogers Place in Edmonton on October 17. Joaquin Buckley faces Mike Malott in a welterweight matchup that brings ranked contenders to Canada. Paramount+ carries the card with the same 8 p.m. ET main card start.
The back-to-back weekends give North American fans two straight events without long gaps. The Rogers Place stop continues the promotion’s pattern of rotating Canadian markets that draw strong regional interest. No other major bouts have been announced yet, but the main event alone positions the card as a welterweight showcase.
Edmonton’s slot also highlights how the UFC uses international Fight Nights to test future numbered-event venues while keeping travel manageable for fighters based in North America.
Abu Dhabi draws title fight
UFC 333 shifts the focus overseas on October 24 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Alexander Volkanovski defends the featherweight title against Movsar Evloev in the main event. The card begins earlier in the day, with main card action at 2 p.m. ET to accommodate the time difference.
Some reports list a possible bantamweight title fight between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili on the same card. Either way, the numbered event carries championship implications that separate it from the preceding Fight Nights. Paramount+ streams the full card for U.S. viewers.
Abu Dhabi has become a reliable stop for high-stakes bouts, and this placement keeps the promotion’s global footprint visible before the schedule returns to North America.
Halloween Apex card announced
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Nolan returns to the Meta APEX on October 31. Renato Moicano meets Tom Nolan in a lightweight main event timed for the holiday. Main card action again starts at 8 p.m. ET on Paramount+.
The triple-header of Vegas events in October and early November gives local fans and streaming subscribers a consistent product each weekend. The lightweight matchup pits experience against rising prospect status, fitting the division’s current depth.
Placing a card on Halloween also taps into casual viewer interest that spikes around holidays, even when the event stays at the smaller Apex facility.
November 7 closes Vegas run
UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brady wraps the Meta APEX stretch on November 7. Gabriel Bonfim faces Sean Brady in a welterweight main event that features two ranked contenders. The start time remains 8 p.m. ET on Paramount+.
Back-to-back Vegas weekends make travel and production simpler for the promotion while giving fighters shorter notice periods. The welterweight division continues to supply main events that test the next wave of title challengers.
With three Apex cards now confirmed in this window, the UFC has created a reliable pipeline that keeps domestic fans engaged before the next numbered events.
Madison Square Garden returns
UFC 334 lands at Madison Square Garden on November 14. Ciryl Gane defends the heavyweight title against Josh Hokit in a card that brings numbered-event energy back to New York. Main card timing is expected around 9 p.m. ET.
MSG appearances carry built-in media attention and strong ticket demand, especially when a title is on the line. The venue’s history with the promotion makes each visit feel like an annual checkpoint rather than a one-off stop.
Paramount+ carries the event, continuing the shift toward streaming exclusivity for most numbered cards outside traditional pay-per-view windows.
Qatar adds international stop
UFC Fight Night: Procházka vs. Stirling moves to Qatar on November 21. Jiri Procházka faces Navajo Stirling in a light heavyweight main event at ABHA Arena. Additional bouts include Aljamain Sterling against Kevin Vallejos and Dan Hooker taking on Brian Ortega.
The card mixes former champions with prospects, giving the Middle East market a deeper lineup than typical Fight Nights. Paramount+ streams the event, maintaining consistent U.S. access despite the location change.
Qatar appearances have grown more frequent as the promotion looks to expand its footprint in regions with developing MMA markets and strong production infrastructure.
Year ends in Las Vegas
UFC 335 closes the 2026 schedule on December 12 at T-Mobile Arena. Charles Oliveira meets Lopes in the lightweight main event. The numbered card returns the promotion to its most reliable U.S. market for a year-end spectacle.
Las Vegas finales often feature stacked undercards and strong ticket sales, and this placement gives fans a final major event before the calendar turns. Paramount+ handles the stream, keeping the full card accessible without separate pay-per-view purchases.
The T-Mobile Arena stop also serves as a logistical bookend after the international swing, letting fighters and staff finish the year closer to home bases.
Streaming and access details
Every card from October through December streams on Paramount+ for U.S. viewers. Main card start times stay consistent at 8 p.m. ET for domestic Fight Nights and shift earlier for international numbered events. Prelims typically open two to three hours before the main card.
The schedule’s density means fans can follow consecutive weekends without long breaks, which helps maintain interest across divisions. Ticket sales for the Meta APEX events opened together, signaling coordinated planning rather than piecemeal announcements.
Ranked matchups across welterweight, lightweight, and featherweight divisions give the remaining 2026 cards immediate stakes, even when titles are not on the line.
Planning around the calendar
The confirmed UFC schedule through December gives viewers a clear map for the rest of the year. Domestic Fight Nights provide regular access, while numbered events in Abu Dhabi, New York, and Las Vegas carry the biggest storylines. Fans tracking specific fighters can mark the welterweight and lightweight stretches in particular.
With Paramount+ as the central streaming home, the barrier to following the full run stays low for U.S. audiences. The mix of venues also shows how the promotion balances cost, market reach, and fighter travel when building the final months of any calendar year.