UFC 324 start time, card and how to watch fights
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UFC is the premier mixed martial arts promotion. In 2026, Paramount+ is the exclusive home for everything UFC. From numbered events, including UFC 324, and UFC Fight Nights to a vast library of the promotion's greatest fights, Paramount+ has fans covered.
SEAN O’MALLEY returns to the octagon and takes on Song Yadong in the co-main event of UFC 324 THIS WEEKEND. After a difficult 2025, Suga Sean features in the first UFC event of the year,
UFC 324 will be held Saturday, Jan. 24. The main card of UFC 324 starts at 9 p.m. EST. The preliminary fights begin at 7 p.m. The early preliminary fights will start at 5 p.m. UFC 324 will not appear on network television. It also will not air on pay per view. For the first time, UFC will stream live on Paramount+.
UFC commentator Jon Anik has said he feels that the promotion’s fight cards are “way too long”, as the company enters a new broadcast era. Saturday will see the UFC stream live on Paramount+ for the first time ever, following the mixed martial arts giant’s split from ESPN at the end of 2025.
Conor McGregor recently provided an update on the status of his UFC contract. He claimed it is now void following their shift to streaming. The post Conor McGregor Drops Update on His UFC Contract Status After Streaming Move appeared first on Heavy Sports.
During the ESPN era, you needed UFC Fight Pass to watch the early prelims; ESPN+ to watch the prelims, and then you needed to spend the best part of $100 for pay-per-view to watch the main card. Starting with UFC 324, all bouts from all numbered events will stream in one place, Paramount+.
Even though the UFC's Paramount+ deal kicks off next Saturday, the spotlight around MMA's premier combat sports franchise was prominently on full display.