UFC 324 Gaethje vs Pimblett: Live streaming, TV channel, start time & where to watch
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Multiple former UFC Champions are featured on the first card of 2026.
Welcome to 2026 and the beginning of the Paramount+ era, as the UFC kicks off the new year in emphatic fashion with UFC 324 on Saturday night. Live from the iconic T-Mobile Arena, the first numbered pay-per-view of the year delivers a stacked lineup designed to set the tone for what promises to be a blockbuster 12 months in mixed martial arts.
Headlining the card is an interim lightweight championship clash between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett, a matchup that blends elite violence with mainstream star power.
Gaethje’s relentless pressure meets Pimblett’s momentum and swagger, making it a can’t-miss main event. The supporting cast only strengthens the card, with high-stakes bouts including Sean O’Malley vs Song Yadong, Derrick Lewis facing Waldo Cortes Acosta, and a pivotal strawweight showdown between Rose Namajunas and Natalia Silva.
The prelims are equally loaded, featuring Umar Nurmagomedov vs Deiveson Figueiredo and several divisional crossroads fights. Streaming exclusively on Paramount+, UFC 324 also benefits from earlier start times, making this hard-hitting, top-to-bottom “banger” more accessible for fans worldwide.
UFC 324 Gaethje vs Pimblett: Main card
- Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett – Interim lightweight title fight
- Sean O’Malley vs Song Yadong
- Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis
- Natalia Silva vs Rose Namajunas
- Arnold Allen vs Jean Silva
UFC 324 Gaethje vs Pimblett: Timings & Telecast details
| Country / Region | Start Time (Main Card, Local) | Telecast / Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| USA | 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT (Saturday) | Paramount+ |
| Canada | 9 PM ET (Saturday) | Paramount+, Sportsnet / TVA Sports (prelims early) |
| UK | 02 AM GMT (Sunday) | TNT Sports/ Discovery+ |
| France | 03:00 AM CET — (Sunday) | RMC Sport |
| India | 7:30 AM IST (Sunday) | Sony Sports Network (Sony Liv and Sony TEN 2) |
| Australia | 12 PM AEST/ 1 PM AEDT (Sunday) | Foxtel and Kayo Sports |
| New Zealand | 3 PM NZST – — (Sunday) | SKY Arena, Sky Sports Now, and UFC PPV on UFC FIGHT PASS |
| Saudi Arabia | 05:00 AM AST — (Sunday) | STARZPLAY |
| Singapore | 10:00 AM SGT — (Sunday) | SKY Arena, Sky Sports Now, and UFC PPV on UFC FIGHT PASS |
| China | 10:00 AM CST — (Sunday) | Migu |
| Brazil | 11:00 PM BRT — (Saturday) | Paramount+ (Portuguese), |
| Mexico | 08:00 PM CST — (Saturday) | Paramount+ (Spanish) |
| Japan | 11:00 AM JST — (Sunday) | U-Next and UFC FIGHT PASS |
| Germany | 3:00 AM CET — (Sunday) | UFC PPV on UFC FIGHT PASS & DAZN |
When is UFC 324 Gaethje vs Pimblett taking place?
UFC 324 takes place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
What time do the prelims and main card start?
The prelims begin at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT, with the main card starting at 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT.
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