To watch UFC tonight in the UK you need TNT Sports. Cards from the United States usually reach the main card between midnight and 2am UK time on Sunday morning. The next numbered event is UFC 334 at Madison Square Garden on 14 November, and its main card starts at 2am UK time on 15 November.
UFC Tonight: UK Channel, Start Times and Fights 2026
Which channel shows UFC in the UK?
TNT Sports holds the UK rights. In the Sky listings we checked for 31 October to 1 November, the Las Vegas Fight Night main card was on TNT Sports 3, with repeats later on TNT Sports 4 and TNT Sports 2. The channel moves around from week to week, so check our TNT Sports TV guide on the day. TNT Sports also runs its own UFC section with news and coverage details.
UFC isn’t on the free channels. Our Freeview vs Sky vs Virgin guide explains how the platforms differ.
How can I stream it?
TNT Sports moved from discovery+ to HBO Max in the UK on 26 March 2026. The standalone TNT Sports plan stayed at 30.99 pounds a month at launch, and there are bundles with HBO Max plans as well. Those prices date from the launch, so check the current figure before you sign up. You can also get the TNT Sports channels through a pay-TV package.
Do I need UFC Fight Pass?
Not for the fights most people want. UFC’s event pages, such as the one for UFC 334, name TNT Sports for the main card and put the early prelims and prelims on UFC Fight Pass. Fight Pass is UFC’s own subscription and has nothing to do with TNT Sports. You only need it for the undercard.
Did the Paramount deal change anything in Britain?
No. Paramount’s UFC agreement began in the United States in 2026 and covers viewers there. UFC’s UK event pages still list TNT Sports for the main card, and we could not see a separate pay-per-view price on them.
What time does UFC start in the UK?
A US Saturday card runs through the UK night. Britain went back to GMT on 25 October and US clocks go back on 1 November, so from then the gap is five hours to New York and eight to Las Vegas. For a US event, expect roughly:
- Early prelims: about 10pm on Saturday
- Prelims: about midnight
- Main card: between midnight and 2am on Sunday
The main event usually comes a couple of hours after the main card begins. Events in the Middle East, such as Doha, start in the afternoon or evening in the UK.
Confirmed UFC events, November and December 2026
All times are UK time. Details come from UFC’s official event pages and the TNT Sports listings in the Sky guide data.
| Date | Event | Location | Headline bout | UK main card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 31 Oct to Sun 1 Nov | UFC Fight Night | Meta APEX, Las Vegas | Renato Moicano v Tom Nolan | 12am Sunday (prelims 9pm Saturday) |
| Sat 7 to Sun 8 Nov | UFC Fight Night | Meta APEX, Las Vegas | Bonfim v Brady | 1am Sunday |
| Sat 14 to Sun 15 Nov | UFC 334 | Madison Square Garden, New York | Ciryl Gane v Josh Hokit, heavyweight title | 2am Sunday |
| Sat 21 Nov | UFC Fight Night | ABHA Arena, Doha | Jiri Prochazka v Navajo Stirling | 6pm Saturday (prelims 3pm) |
| Sat 12 to Sun 13 Dec | UFC 335 | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas | Charles Oliveira v Diego Lopes | 2am Sunday |
Nothing else is confirmed for 2026 yet. UFC 336 is listed for 31 January 2027 in Toronto, and we will add the detail closer to the date.
How do I check if UFC is on tonight?
Our sport on TV today page has all the live sport on UK TV today. The Sky Sports TV guide covers the other big pay channels, and what’s on TV tonight covers the free ones. If you follow boxing too, see our boxing on TV tonight page.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is UFC on in the UK?
TNT Sports shows UFC in the UK. Main cards go out on the TNT Sports channels, and the Sky listings we checked put the 1 November Fight Night on TNT Sports 3.
What time is UFC on tonight in the UK?
It depends on the event. Cards in Las Vegas and New York usually put the main card at about midnight to 2am UK time on Sunday morning, while Middle East events start much earlier. Check the table above for confirmed events.
Do I need UFC Fight Pass to watch UFC in the UK?
Not for the main card, which is on TNT Sports. UFC lists the early prelims and prelims for UFC 334 and UFC 335 on UFC Fight Pass, so you need it only if you want those undercard fights.
Is TNT Sports on discovery+ or HBO Max now?
TNT Sports moved from discovery+ to HBO Max in the UK on 26 March 2026. It is also on the TNT Sports channels through pay-TV packages, depending on your provider.
Did Paramount’s UFC deal change how UK fans watch?
No. The Paramount deal covers the United States. UFC’s own event pages still name TNT Sports as the UK broadcaster for the main card.
Are UFC numbered events pay-per-view in the UK?
We have not seen a separate pay-per-view price on UFC’s UK event pages for the November and December cards, which list TNT Sports for the main card. Check TNT Sports before you buy, because pricing can change.
When is the next UFC numbered event?
UFC 334 is on Saturday 14 November in New York, with Ciryl Gane against Josh Hokit for the heavyweight title. In UK time the main card starts at 2am on Sunday 15 November.
Can I watch UFC for free in the UK?
We have found no free-to-air UFC coverage on Freeview or Freesat. Live UFC is on TNT Sports, so you need a subscription or a package that includes it.
Last checked: 29 October 2026.
