UFC 318 Holloway vs Poirier 3: Live streaming, TV channel, start time & where to watch

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Published at :July 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM

Modified at :July 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM

UFC 318 Holloway vs Poirier 3: Live streaming, TV channel, start time & where to watch UFC around the globe

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BMF title is on the line at UFC 318

UFC 318 marks the promotion’s long-awaited return to New Orleans on July 19, with the Smoothie King Center hosting a blockbuster card packed with action from top to bottom.

In the main event, Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier meet for a third time—this time with the BMF title up for grabs. Holloway, the reigning champion, seeks his first win over Poirier, who holds two previous victories over the Hawaiian. For Poirier, a Louisiana native, this could be the perfect farewell in front of a home-state crowd.

The card is stacked with high-stakes bouts across multiple weight classes, featuring rising stars and veteran contenders. It’s a fitting summer kickoff that promises all-action fights and major implications for the months ahead.

In the co-main event, Paulo Costa faces Roman Kopylov in a middleweight clash originally scheduled for International Fight Week. Costa returns after a close decision loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 302. Once undefeated in 13 fights, the former title challenger has now dropped four of his last five and finds himself in must-win territory to stay relevant in the competitive 185-pound division.

UFC 318 Holloway vs Poirier 3 Main Card

Max Holloway (c) vs Dustin Poirier (Lightweight, BMF championship)
Roman Kopylov vs Paulo Costa (Middleweight)
Kevin Holland vs Daniel Rodriguez (Welterweight)
Dan Ige vs Patricio Pitbull (Featherweight)
Daniel Zellhuber vs Michael Johnson (Lightweight)

UFC 318 Holloway vs Poirier 3: Preliminary Card

Vinicius Oliveira vs Kyler Phillips (Bantamweight)
Brendan Allen vs Marvin Vettor (Middleweight)
Francisco Prado vs Nikolay Veretennikov (Welterweight)
Ateba Gautier vs Robert Valentin (Middleweight)
Islam Dulatov vs Adam Fugitt (Welterweight)
Jimmy Crute vs Marcin Prachnio (Light heavyweight)
Ryan Spann vs Lukasz Brzeski (Light heavyweight)
Brunno Ferreira vs Jackson McVey (Middleweight)
Carli Judice vs Nicolle Caliari (Women’s flyweight)

UFC 318 Timings & Telecast Details

Country/Region	Time and Date (July 19–20)	Telecast
United States (ET)	Early Prelims: 6:30 PMPrelims: 8:00 PMMain Card: 10:00 PM (July 19)	Early Prelims & Prelims: ESPN+ / UFC Fight PassMain Card: ESPN+ PPV
Alaska (AKDT)	Early Prelims: 2:30 PMPrelims: 4:00 PMMain Card: 6:00 PM (July 19)	ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass / ESPN+ PPV
Hawaii (HST)	Early Prelims: 12:30 PMPrelims: 2:00 PMMain Card: 4:00 PM (July 19)	ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass / ESPN+ PPV
Puerto Rico (AST)	Early Prelims: 6:30 PMPrelims: 8:00 PMMain Card: 10:00 PM (July 19)	ESPN+ / UFC Fight Pass / ESPN+ PPV
Canada	Early Prelims: 6:30 PMPrelims: 8:00 PMMain Card: 10:00 PM (ET – July 19)	TSN, RDS (French), UFC Fight Pass / ESPN+ PPV
United Kingdom & Ireland	Early Prelims: 11:30 PM (July 19)Prelims: 1:00 AMMain Card: 3:00 AM (July 20)	TNT Sports / Discovery+ / UFC Fight Pass
India (IST)	Early Prelims: 4:00 AMPrelims: 5:30 AMMain Card: 7:30 AM (July 20)	Sony Sports Network / SonyLiv / UFC Fight Pass
Saudi Arabia (AST)	Early Prelims: 1:30 AMPrelims: 3:00 AMMain Card: 5:00 AM (July 20)	UFC Arabia / UFC Fight Pass
Australia (AEST)	Early Prelims: 8:30 AMPrelims: 10:00 AMMain Card: 12:00 PM (July 20)	Main Event via Kayo & Foxtel / UFC Fight Pass
France (CEST)	Early Prelims: 12:30 AMPrelims: 2:00 AMMain Card: 4:00 AM (July 20)	RMC Sport / UFC Fight Pass
Mexico (CDT)	Early Prelims: 5:30 PMPrelims: 7:00 PMMain Card: 9:00 PM (July 19)	Fox Sports / UFC Fight Pass / ESPN+ PPV

When and where is UFC 318 taking place?

UFC 318 is scheduled for Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. This marks the UFC’s return to the city for the first time in over a decade.

Who is headlining UFC 318?

The main event features a highly anticipated trilogy bout between Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier for the BMF title. Poirier leads the series 2-0, while Holloway defends the belt for the first time.

What is the co-main event of UFC 318?

In the co-main event, Paulo Costa takes on Roman Kopylov in a pivotal middleweight matchup. The fight was originally planned for International Fight Week but was rescheduled for UFC 318.

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