UFC 325 Volkanovski vs Lopes 2: Start time in India, USA, UK, Australia & more
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UFC returns to Australia!
The UFC kicks off its 2026 pay-per-view schedule in spectacular fashion as UFC 325 lands in Sydney, Australia, marking the promotion’s return to the city for the eighth time overall and the second straight year. Set inside the iconic Qudos Bank Arena, the event also ushers in a new chapter for fans with the official launch of the UFC’s Paramount+ era.
Headlining the night is a highly anticipated featherweight championship rematch between hometown hero Alexander Volkanovski and surging contender Diego Lopes. With unfinished business between them, their clash promises high-level technique, relentless pace, and massive stakes in front of a passionate Australian crowd.
Beyond the main event, UFC 325 delivers a stacked lineup featuring elite strikers, heavyweight firepower, and the tournament finals of Road to UFC Season 4. From top to bottom, this card is built to set the tone for the year ahead.
UFC 325 Volkanovski vs Lopes 2 Start time: Main card
- USA: 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT (Saturday)
- UK: 02 AM GMT (Sunday)
- India: 7:30 AM IST (Sunday)
- Canada: 9 PM ET (Saturday)
- Australia: 12 PM AEST/ 1 PM AEDT (Sunday)
- Saudi Arabia: 05:00 AM AST — (Sunday)
- France: 03:00 AM CET — (Sunday)
- Brazil: 11:00 PM BRT — (Saturday)
- Mexico: 08:00 PM CST — (Saturday)
- Singapore: 10:00 AM SGT — (Sunday)
- Nigeria: 03:00 AM WAT — (Sunday)
- South Africa: 04:00 AM SAST — (Sunday)
- China: 10:00 AM CST — (Sunday)
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UFC 325 Volkanovski vs Lopes: Main card
- Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes – Featherweight title fight
- Dan Hooker vs Benoit Saint-Denis
- Rafael Fiziev vs Mauricio Ruffy
- Tai Tuivasa vs Tallison Teixeira
- Quillan Salkilld vs Jamie Mullarkey
UFC 325 Volkanovski vs Lopes: Preliminary card
- Junior Tafa vs Billy Elekana
- Cam Rowston vs Cody Brundage
- Jacob Malkoun vs Torrez Finney
- Jonathan Micallef vs Oban Elliot
- Kaan Ofli vs Yizha
- Sangwook Kim vs Dom Mar Fan
- Keiichiro Nakamura vs Sebastian Szalay
- Sulangrangbo vs Lawrence Lui
- Aaron Tau vs Namsrai Batbayar
When and where is UFC 325 taking place?
UFC 325 will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia. It marks the UFC’s return to Sydney for a numbered event and opens the promotion’s 2026 pay-per-view schedule.
What time does UFC 325 start, and when is the main event?
The main card begins at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT, which is 2:00 a.m. GMT (Sunday). The featherweight title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes is expected to see cagewalks at approximately 11:25 p.m. ET / 4:25 a.m. GMT, though timings may vary.
Where can fans watch UFC 325 live?
UFC 325 will stream live on Paramount+ in the United States. Internationally, the event will be available via TNT Sports and UFC Fight Pass in the UK and Europe, Sony Sports Network/Sony LIV in India, and Main Event PPV, Kayo Sports, and UFC Fight Pass in Australia.
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