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when is ufc on paramount

UFC is now a regular live fixture on Paramount+, with most cards happening on Saturday evenings in U.S. time, and full replays available any time.

When is UFC on Paramount?

For 2026, Paramount+ is streaming every numbered UFC event and every UFC Fight Night live as part of your subscription (no extra PPV fee).

Typical live timing (U.S. Eastern Time) looks like this:

  • Early prelims: Around 5 p.m. ET for big numbered events.
  • Prelims: Usually 6–7 p.m. ET.
  • Main card: Commonly 9 p.m. ET on Saturdays.

Example from the current schedule: UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2 on March 7, 2026 streams on Paramount+ with early prelims at 5 p.m. ET, prelims at 7 p.m. ET, and the main card at 9 p.m. ET.

How often are events on?

Under the new multi‑year deal, 2026 is structured roughly as:

  • 13 numbered UFC events (UFC 324, 325, 326, etc.) streaming on Paramount+.
  • Around 30 UFC Fight Night events a year, also live on Paramount+.

So practically, there is usually at least one live UFC event on Paramount+ most Saturdays, with occasional special cards.

Watching live vs on demand

Paramount+ is positioning itself as the “new home of UFC,” meaning:

  • Live: Every fight from numbered cards and Fight Nights is available to stream live with a standard subscription in supported regions.
  • On demand: Replays, highlights, archives, and classic fights are available any time, so there’s “no bad time” to watch UFC on the service.

You can browse the dedicated UFC hub/collection inside Paramount+ to see what’s live soon and which past events you can replay.

Quick check for your next card

Because dates and start times can change, the most reliable way to see exactly when the next UFC is on Paramount+ in your area is to:

  1. Open Paramount+ and go to the UFC or Sports section.
  1. Look at the “Live & Upcoming” or UFC schedule page for the next Saturday listings.
  1. Match the event title (for example, UFC Fight Night or UFC 326) and check the prelim and main‑card start times in your local time zone.

TL;DR: UFC is on Paramount+ most Saturday nights, with main cards usually starting around 9 p.m. ET, and you can watch replays and classic fights any time in the UFC section of the app.

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