What time is UFC 286 today? PPV schedule, main card start time for Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3

Daniel Yanofsky

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On the brink of defeat, Leon Edwards remained composed until the final moments of his championship fight against then-UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman at UFC 278.

Suddenly, “Rocky” Edwards had his hands raised courtesy of a stunning kick to the neck/ jaw area. He won gold, took all the glory, and evened the score with his rival at 1-1. On the other side of the octagon was a distraught Usman. 

For the third time, the two will face off, this time at UFC 286. Edwards will be defending the welterweight title against Usman on March 18.

The last loss of Edwards’ career was against Usman in 2015. Since then, he has fought against odds, a pandemic, and inactivity to go 10-0 with one no-contest. The end result was a championship and he will now defend his crown at the O2 Arena.

“To defend your belt at home with your crowd is a dream come true, and I’m taking it with both hands,” Edwards told BBC.com

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Usman's knockout loss to Edwards brought an end to a title reign that began in March 2019 and contained five successful defenses. “The Nigerian Nightmare” is now on the outside looking in and is hungry to get back on top.

Here’s all you need to know about UFC 286, including time, channel, and card. 

When is UFC 286: Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3? 

  • Date: Saturday, March 18 | Sunday, March 19
  • Early FIGHT PASS Prelims: 1 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. GMT | 4 a.m. AEDT
  • Prelims: 3 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. GMT | 6 a.m. AEDT
  • Main card: 5 p.m. ET | 9 p.m. GMT | 8 a.m. AEDT
  • Main event: 8 p.m. ET | 12 a.m. GMT | 11 a.m. AEDT (approx.) 

UFC 286 takes place on Match 18. The FIGHT PASS prelims will begin at around 1 p.m. ET. The prelims will go live at 3 p.m. ET and the main card starts at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+ PPV. Edwards and Usman should make their way to the octagon around 8 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.

How to watch UFC 286: Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3

Country Date Channel + Live Stream (main card)
United States Sat. March 18 ESPN+, ESPN PPV
Canada Sat. March 18 BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel,  Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass
United Kingdom Sat. March 18 BT Sport
Australia Sun. March 19 Main Event, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass

The main card for UFC 286 is available in the U.S. and Mexico on the ESPN+ subscription streaming service for a pay-per-view cost. Earlier fights are viewable live on ESPN+. 

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In Canada, the main card pay-per-view is available on BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass.

In the United Kingdom, the main card will be available on BT Sport, with the prelims on UFC Fight Pass. 

In Australia, the main card will be on Main Event, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass.

Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 price: How much does UFC 286 cost? 

  • $79.99 (current ESPN+ subscribers)
  • $124.98 (new subscribers)

In the U.S., the UFC 286 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. The PPV price for UFC 286 is $79.99 for current subscribers. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $124.98 for the UFC 286 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent.

BT Sport Box Office will charge £19.99 to access live coverage of the card. The buying window opens on March 10.

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Product Prices
ESPN+ Monthly Subscription $9.99/month
ESPN+ Annual Subscription $99.99/year
The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported $13.99/month
The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads $19.99/month
UFC PPV Standalone $74.99 each
UFC PPV Package (UFC PPV & ESPN+ Annual) $99.98, then $69.99/year
UFC PPV & The Disney Bundle

$88.98, then $13.99/month

Click here to learn about the different pricing and bundling options with the ESPN+ platform.

UFC 286 fight card

Main card

  • Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3 for the UFC welterweight title 
  • Justin Gaethje vs. Rafael Fiziev; Lightweights
  • Gunnar Nelson vs. Bryan Barberena; Welterweights
  • Jennifer Maia vs. Casey O'Neill; Flyweights
  • Marvin Vettori vs. Roman Dolidze; Middleweights

Prelims

  • Jack Shore vs. Makwan Amirkhani, Featherweights
  • Sam Patterson vs. Yanal Ashmoz; Lightweights
  • Chris Duncan vs. Omar Morales; Lightweights
  • Muhammad Mokaev vs. Jafel Filho; Flyweights

FIGHT PASS Prelims 

  • Lerone Murphy vs. Gabriel Santos; Featherweights
  • Christian Leroy Duncan vs. Dusko Todorovic; Middleweights
  • Malcolm Gordon vs. Jake Hadley; Flyweights
  • Joanne Wood vs. Luana Carolina; Flyweights
  • Jai Herbert vs. Ludovit Klein; Lightweights
  • Juliana Miller vs. Veronica Hardy; Flyweights

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Daniel Yanofsky