The anticipation is high as UFC rings in 2026 with a thrilling event on Paramount+, headlined by Justin Gaethje facing off against Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight championship. Set in Las Vegas, the card kicks off at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 24, with both fighters eager to claim the championship vacated by Ilia Topuria.

Gaethje, a former interim champion, is known as one of UFC’s most electrifying fighters, while Pimblett aims to capitalize on his momentum to challenge Topuria in the future. This marks a new era for UFC as it debuts on Paramount+, offering subscribers unprecedented access to all future events through 2033.

UFC 324 Viewing Details

• Date: Saturday, Jan. 24
• Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
• Start Times:
  • Early Prelims: 5:00 p.m.
  • Prelims: 7:00 p.m.
  • Main Card: 9:00 p.m.
• Watch Live: Subscribe to Paramount+

Don’t miss the action, as both Premium and Essential Paramount+ subscribers can stream not just the live events, but also access a vast library of past fights, pre-event coverage, and exclusive interviews with fighters.

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