Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia: Match card, start time, where to watch & more
WBC welterweight title on line this week.
Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia headlines a loaded night of championship boxing as the WBC welterweight title goes on the line at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
The bout takes place on Sunday, February 22 (AEDT), with the pay-per-view broadcast beginning at 12 pm AEDT across NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT, 11:30 am ACDT in South Australia, 11:00 am AEST in Queensland, 10:30 am ACST in the Northern Territory and 9:00 am AWST in Western Australia. Fans can order the full fight card via Main Event and Kayo Sports.
For Barrios, this marks the fourth defense of his WBC crown. The champion retained his belt in July 2025 through a majority draw against Manny Pacquiao, a result that split opinion.
While Barrios showed championship grit down the stretch, the 46-year-old Pacquiao outlanded him in power punches, raising legitimate questions about the titleholder’s sharpness at 147 pounds. A decisive performance here would silence doubts and reaffirm his standing atop the division.
Garcia enters with urgency. His May 2025 loss to Rolando Romero halted momentum at a critical juncture, following the overturning of his 2024 victory over Devin Haney due to a positive VADA test for Ostarine. Determined to reset the narrative, Garcia enrolled early in VADA testing for this camp, ensuring full WBC sanctioning as he pursues his first major world title.
The undercard adds further stakes. Richardson Hitchins defends his IBF super lightweight title against Oscar Duarte, Gary Antuanne Russell faces Andy Hiraoka for the WBA super lightweight belt, Frank Martin meets Nahir Albright, and Bektemir Melikuziev takes on Sena Agbeko at super middleweight.
With divisional credibility, redemption arcs and multiple championships in play, Las Vegas once again serves as the sport’s proving ground.
Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia full match card
- Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia; WBC welterweight title
- Richardson Hitchins vs Oscar Duarte; Hitchins’ IBF super lightweight title
- Gary Antuanne Russell vs Andy Hiraoka; WBA super lightweight title
- Frank Martin vs Nahir Albright; Super lightweight
- Bektemir Melikuziev vs Sena Agbeko; Super middleweight
Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia Timings & Telecast Details
| Country / Region | Main Card | Main Event (Expected) | Telecast |
| United States (ET) | 8:00 PM ET (Feb 21) | 10:30 PM ET | DAZN PPV |
| United States (CT) | 7:00 PM CT (Feb 21) | 9:30 PM CT | DAZN PPV |
| United States (PT) | 5:00 PM PT (Feb 21) | 7:30 PM PT | DAZN PPV |
| Alaska (AKST) | 4:00 PM AKST (Feb 21) | 6:30 PM AKST | DAZN PPV |
| Hawaii (HST) | 3:00 PM HST (Feb 21) | 5:30 PM HST | DAZN PPV |
| Canada (ET) | 8:00 PM ET (Feb 21) | 10:30 PM ET | DAZN PPV |
| United Kingdom & Ireland (GMT) | 1:00 AM GMT | 3:30 AM GMT | DAZN PPV |
| France (CET) | 2:00 AM CET | 4:30 AM CET | DAZN PPV |
| Saudi Arabia (AST) | 4:00 AM AST | 6:30 AM AST | DAZN PPV |
| India (IST) | 6:30 AM IST (Feb 22) | 9:00 AM IST | DAZN PPV |
| Bangladesh (BST) | 7:00 AM BST | 9:30 AM BST | DAZN PPV |
| Japan (JST) | 10:00 AM JST | 12:30 PM JST | DAZN PPV |
| Mexico (CST) | 7:00 PM CST (Feb 21) | 9:30 PM CST | DAZN PPV |
| Brazil (BRT) | 10:00 PM BRT (Feb 21) | 12:30 AM BRT | DAZN PPV |
| Australia (AEST) | 11:00 AM AEST | 1:30 PM AEST | Main Event / Kayo PPV |
| Australia (AEDT) | 12:00 PM AEDT | 2:30 PM AEDT | Main Event / Kayo PPV |
| New Zealand (NZDT) | 2:00 PM NZDT | 4:30 PM NZDT | Main Event / Kayo PPV |
When is Mario Barrios vs Ryan Garcia taking place?
The fight is scheduled for Sunday, February 22, 2026 (AEDT), at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the United States, the main card begins Saturday night, February 21.
How can I watch Barrios vs Garcia live?
The event is available worldwide on DAZN pay-per-view. In Australia and New Zealand, fans can order the fight through Main Event and Kayo Sports PPV.
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