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The UFC returns to Los Angeles on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, and the main event needs no preamble: Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja, running it back. Crypto.com Arena hosts a card stacked from the first early prelim to the last bell, with names like Brian Ortega, Patricio “Pitbull”, Marlon “Chito” Vera and Giga Chikadze filling out the undercard. Below is the full breakdown of UFC 331 start times, broadcasters in every major market, and the complete fight card.
UFC 331 UK Start Time and TNT Sports Box Office Coverage
UK and Republic of Ireland fans are in for a late one. The main card lands at 2 AM GMT on Sunday via TNT Sports Box Office. Prelims begin at 12 AM GMT across UFC FIGHT PASS, TNT Sports and TNT Sports Box Office, while the early prelims kick off at a far more civilised 10 PM GMT on Saturday on UFC FIGHT PASS.
Where to Watch UFC 331 in Europe: Country-by-Country Broadcasters
| Country / Region | Main Card (Sun) | Broadcaster |
|---|---|---|
| UK & Ireland | 2 AM GMT | TNT Sports Box Office |
| France / Swiss (FR) | 3 AM CET | RMC Sport, UFC FIGHT PASS |
| Germany, Austria, Switzerland | 3 AM CET | DAZN, UFC PPV on UFC FIGHT PASS |
| Italy | 3 AM CET | HBO Max |
| Netherlands | 3 AM CET | HBO Max |
| Spain | 3 AM CET | HBO Max, UFC PPV on UFC FIGHT PASS |
| Poland | 3 AM CET | Polsat Sport, UFC PPV on UFC FIGHT PASS |
| Czech Republic & Slovakia | 3 AM CET | Nova |
| Denmark, Norway, Sweden | 3 AM CET | Viaplay |
| Hungary | 3 AM CET | NET4+ |
| Balkans | 3 AM CET | ARENA FIGHT TV |
| Finland | 4 AM EET | Viaplay |
| Iceland | 2 AM GMT | Viaplay |
Across Central Europe and the Balkans, prelims start two hours before the main card (1 AM CET) and early prelims at 11 PM CET, carried by UFC FIGHT PASS alongside Nova, Discovery+ (Italy), RMC Sport, HBO Max, Max and Viaplay. Finland’s prelims run at 2 AM EET, Iceland’s at 12 AM GMT. If your market isn’t listed, check UFC FIGHT PASS availability in your region — it remains the catch-all for territories without a dedicated broadcast partner.
UFC 331 Broadcast Times in the Americas, Africa and MENA
| Country / Region | Main Card | Broadcaster |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT | Paramount+ |
| Canada | 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT | PPV |
| LATAM & Mexico | 7 PM CST | Paramount+ (Spanish) |
| Argentina | 10 PM CST | Paramount+ (Spanish) |
| Brazil | 11 AM BRT | Paramount+ (Portuguese) |
| Africa | 3 AM WAT / 4 AM SAST | SuperSport Action, UFC PPV on UFC FIGHT PASS |
| MENA | 6 AM GST | STARZPLAY |
US and Canadian prelims run at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT with early prelims at 5 PM ET / 2 PM PT — Canada splits coverage across Sportsnet, TVA Sports and UFC FIGHT PASS. Africa’s prelims begin at 1 AM WAT / 2 AM SAST, MENA’s at 4 AM GST.
UFC 331 in Asia, Australia and New Zealand: Sunday Morning Fights
The Asia-Pacific window is the one bright spot on the global schedule — instead of a punishing overnight, most of the region gets UFC 331 over breakfast.
| Country / Region | Main Card (Sun) | Broadcaster |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 11 AM AEST / 9 AM AWST | Main Event on Foxtel, Kayo Sports |
| New Zealand | 1 PM NZST | SKY Arena, Sky Sport Now, UFC PPV on UFC FIGHT PASS |
| China | 9 AM HKT | Migu |
| Hong Kong | 9 AM HKT | UTV |
| Chinese Taipei | 9 AM HKT | Videoland |
| Malaysia | 9 AM HKT | Astro Supersport 5, Unifi TV |
| Mongolia | 9 AM HKT | Premiere Sports |
| Singapore | 9 AM HKT | Hub Sports, MIO SPORTS |
| India | 6:30 AM IST | Sony TEN 2 |
| Pakistan | 6 AM PKT | Ten Sports |
| Myanmar | 7:30 AM MMT | Canal+ |
| South Korea | 10 AM KST | TVN, TVN SPORTS, TVING |
| Thailand & Cambodia | 8 AM ICT | True Sports HD3 |
| Vietnam | 8 AM ICT | FPT |
Australian prelims land at 9 AM AEST on Paramount+ and Network 10, with early prelims at 7 AM AEST. New Zealand takes prelims at 11 AM NZST via TVNZ+ and TVNZ DUKE. Most Asian markets run prelims two hours ahead of the main card — 7 AM HKT, 4:30 AM IST, 8 AM KST, 6 AM ICT — on the same broadcasters listed above.
UFC 331 Main Card: Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja Headlines in LA
The rematch carries the night. Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja share history at 125 pounds, and the “2” in the billing tells you everything about how the first meeting landed — unfinished, and worth revisiting under the Crypto.com Arena lights.
Below them, the main card is built for chaos rather than chess. Renato Moicano vs Brian Ortega is a grappling-heavy collision between two of the division’s most technically stubborn operators. Patricio “Pitbull” vs Dooho Choi pits a decorated veteran against one of the most explosive strikers of his generation. Alonzo Menifield vs Iwo Baraniewski rounds it out with a light heavyweight bout unlikely to see the judges.
Main card:
- Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja (main event)
- Arman Tsarukyan (co-main event; opponent not listed in the official card release)
- Patricio “Pitbull” vs Dooho Choi
- Renato Moicano vs Brian Ortega
- Alonzo Menifield vs Iwo Baraniewski
UFC 331 Prelims and Early Prelims: Full Fight Card
The undercard is where UFC 331 earns its depth. Olympic gold medallist Gable Steveson continues his MMA education against Sean Sharaf, while Marlon “Chito” Vera vs Charles Jourdain is a stylistic gift — two fighters who rarely take a backward step. Heavyweight power arrives via Tai Tuivasa vs Robelis Despaigne, a matchup with a short expected runtime.
Prelims:
- Gable Steveson vs Sean Sharaf
- Marlon “Chito” Vera vs Charles Jourdain
- Tai Tuivasa vs Robelis Despaigne
- Michael Aswell Jr. vs Joosang Yoo
Early prelims:
- Ryan Gandra vs Ozzy Diaz
- Edmen Shahbazyan vs Brunno Ferreira
- Casey O’Neill vs Eduarda Moura
- Giga Chikadze vs Joanderson Brito
Giga Chikadze vs Joanderson Brito opening the broadcast is the sort of scheduling quirk that rewards early tune-in — a featherweight bout with genuine main-card credentials buried at the bottom of the running order.
UFC 331 FAQ
When is UFC 331: Van vs Pantoja 2?
Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
What time does the UFC 331 main card start?
9 PM ET / 6 PM PT in the United States. In the UK that’s 2 AM GMT on Sunday; in Australia, 11 AM AEST on Sunday.
How can I stream UFC 331 in the US?
All three segments stream on Paramount+, with subscriptions starting at $7.99 per month. Spanish and Portuguese feeds are available on the same platform.
Is UFC 331 pay-per-view?
It varies by market. US viewers get the card as part of their Paramount+ subscription, while Canada, the UK and several other territories run it as a traditional PPV purchase.
What’s the UFC 331 main event?
Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja, a flyweight rematch.
Where can I find UFC 331 odds and predictions?
For fight-by-fight betting markets, line movement and pre-event analysis across the full card, Tips.gg has the numbers worth checking before the walkouts.
What UFC 331 Means for the Flyweight Picture
Rematches are rarely booked without a reason, and Van vs Pantoja 2 arrives with the weight of a first meeting that left questions open. However the 125-pound division looks on Sunday morning, it will look different than it did on Saturday night — and with Arman Tsarukyan in the co-main slot and names like Ortega, Vera and Chikadze scattered across the card, UFC 331 has the makings of a night that reshapes more than one weight class. Set the alarm, wherever you are.