With UFC’s global reach and popularity higher than ever, there’s never been a better time to get into the sport that brought it to life — mixed martial arts (MMA). And in 2026, countless clashes are already scheduled that are sure to make headlines.
To make sure you don’t miss a minute of the action, this is your go-to TV schedule for all of the must-watch MMA fights coming up, not only from the UFC but also other MMA leagues like PFL and Bellator.
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Upcoming UFC Events & MMA Fight Schedule
Here’s what we know so far about upcoming fights in the top three MMA promotions, UFC, PFL and Bellator.
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Make sure you know when your favorite fighters are in the ring so you can watch live. Check out the upcoming MMA schedule below. All times ET.
| Date | Time | Event | Location | Where to Watch |
| Jan 24 | 5 p.m. | UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV | Paramount+ |
| Jan 31 | 5 p.m. | UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2 | Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSW, Australia | Paramount+ |
| Feb 7 | 9 a.m. | PFL Dubai: Nurmagomedov vs. Davis | Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | ESPN Unlimited |
| Feb 7 | 6 p.m. | UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira | Meta APEX, Las Vegas, NV | Paramount+ |
| Feb 19 | 12 a.m. | MFL 3 | — | — |
| Feb 21 | 5 p.m. | UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez | Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX | Paramount+ |
| Feb 28 | 6 p.m. | UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Almabayev | Arena CDMX, Mexico City, Mexico | Paramount+ |
| Mar 7 | 5 p.m. | UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2 | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV | Paramount+ |
| Mar 14 | 6 p.m. | UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos | Meta APEX, Las Vegas, NV | Paramount+ |
| Mar 20 | 1 p.m. | PFL Madrid: Van Steenis vs. Edwards 2 | Palacio Vistalegre, Madrid, Spain | ESPN Unlimited |
| Mar 21 | 12 p.m. | UFC Fight Night (3/21) | O2 Arena (ENG), London, England | Paramount+ |
| Mar 28 | 5 p.m. | UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Pyfer | Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA | Paramount+ |
| Mar 28 | 7 p.m. | PFL Pittsburgh: Eblen vs. Battle | UPMC Events Center, Moon Township, PA | ESPN Unlimited / ESPN+ |
Watch Upcoming MMA Fights Live on DIRECTV
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most popular MMA leagues to watch?
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Bellator MMA, ONE Championship and Professional Fighters League (PFL).
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