With Foxtel's exclusive deal with the UFC now ruling out Fight Pass as an option for watching some sanctioned violence on a Sunday, the routine-loving fight sports masses are up in arms.
What to do?
Relax. Sporting News has you covered with everything you need to know about watching the UFC in Australia.
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Why isn't the UFC on Fight Pass?
As of the start of 2024, Main Event is the exclusive home of UFC pay-per-view events.
Subscribers to the UFC's streaming platform - UFC Fight Pass - have previously been able to purchase the main cards of pay-per-view events through the app and online.
However, this is no longer an option, meaning all fans hoping to catch the main card action must purchase through Main Event on Foxtel, or through Kayo.
UFC Fight Pass will still broadcast the prelims and non-PPV events.
How to watch a UFC PPV in Australia
| Early Prelims | Prelims | Main Card | |
| TV Channel | N/A | ESPN2 | Main Event |
| Live Stream | UFC Fight Pass | UFC Fight Pass, Kayo | Kayo PPV |
Aussie fans can tune into the UFC right from the opening prelim via UFC Fight Pass
UFC Fight Pass is the only place to catch the early prelims, the television broadcast starts with the prelims on ESPN 2, while they'll also be streamed on Kayo and Fight Pass.
For a PPV main card, you'll have to purchase that through Main Event or Kayo PPV, typically for $59.95.
What time is the UFC on in Australia?
The short answer is: it depends.
Due to the worldwide explosion in popularity, start times differ depending on what country is hosting the travelling hiss hoss show.
However, when the UFC returns to its Las Vegas HQ for a PPV (at the T-Mobile Arena) or for a Fight Night (typically at the Apex), the below timings will ensure you don't miss a thing.
The early prelims start at 10:30 a.m. AEDT, with the prelims at 12 p.m. AEDT. The main card is at 2 p.m. AEDT. The main event should make their way to the octagon around 4:15 p.m. AEDT, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
| Region | Date | Early Prelims Start Time | Prelims Start Time | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| Australia | Sunday, February 18 | 10:30 a.m. AEDT | 12 p.m. AEDT | 2 p.m. AEDT | 4:15 p.m. AEDT |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, February 17 | 6:30 p.m. ET | 8 p.m. ET | 10 p.m. ET | 12:15 a.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, February 17 | 3:30 p.m. PT | 5 p.m. PT | 7 p.m. PT | 9:15 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Sunday, February 18 | 11:30 p.m. GMT | 1 a.m. GMT | 3 a.m. GMT | 5:15 a.m. GMT |
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