when is the paddy pimblett fight
Paddy Pimblett’s next scheduled fight is on Saturday, January 24, 2026 , as the main event of UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Quick Scoop
- Event: UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas (Paradise, Nevada)
- Main event: Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett for the interim UFC lightweight title
- Broadcast: First numbered UFC event under the new Paramount+ deal, available without traditional PPV in the U.S.
Timing details
- Arena listing: doors on January 24, 2026, 2:00 PM local time at T-Mobile Arena (event schedule anchor).
- Main card TV listing: starts around 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT , with prelims and early prelims earlier in the day.
In forum and social discussions, fans are hyping this as a huge step up for Pimblett, with plenty of debate about whether he can handle Gaethje’s pressure and power over five rounds.
Latest news & context
- UFC 324 is promoted as the kickoff to the 2026 UFC calendar , and also as a showcase card for the new Paramount+ era.
- The lightweight bout is billed as an interim title fight , with the winner expected to face current champion Ilia Topuria later in 2026.
At-a-glance HTML table
| Detail | Paddy Pimblett fight info |
|---|---|
| Event | UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett | [1][5]
| Date | Saturday, January 24, 2026 | [7][5][1][3]
| Location | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas (Paradise, Nevada) | [7][5][1]
| Main event | Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett, interim UFC lightweight title | [5][9][1][3]
| Main card start | Approx. 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT (broadcast time) | [9][3]
| Broadcast platform | Paramount+ (first 2026 UFC event under new media deal) | [3][5]
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