UFC game times
UFC pay-per-views are built for Saturday night in America, which means Sunday sunrise in London and Sunday afternoon in Sydney. Here's when the card really starts where you live — prelims, main card and the realistic main-event walk time.
Numbered pay-per-views run on US Eastern prime time — the rest of the world adapts.
Typical UFC start times, by region
Pick your region for the full local guide:
The regular slots (in UK time)
DST-adjusted for the coming week. Swap region using the links above.
| Slot | Scheduled | 🇬🇧 UK time (GMT/BST) |
|---|---|---|
PPV main card (Sat) Main event usually ~12:15am ET | Sat 22:00 New York | 03:00 (next day) |
PPV prelims (Sat) | Sat 20:00 New York | 01:00 (next day) |
Fight Night main card (typical) | Sat 19:00 New York | 00:00 (next day) |
UFC — quick answers
What time do UFC main events actually start?
On a pay-per-view, the main card starts 10pm ET but the main event walks around 12:15–12:45am ET — roughly 5am in the UK and 2–3pm Sunday on Australia's east coast.
How long does a UFC event last?
From early prelims to the main event is 6+ hours; the main card alone runs about three. Rounds are five minutes — three per fight, five for main events and title fights.