UFC 324 takes place tonight, Saturday, January 24, marking the promotion’s first numbered event of the year — and a historic shift in how fans can watch in the United States.
For the first time, a numbered UFC event is not airing as a traditional U.S. pay-per-view, launching instead as part of the new Paramount+ era. International viewers should note that pay-per-view access is still required in several regions, including the UK and Canada.
Below is everything you need to know about start times, streaming options, and when each portion of the card begins.
What Time Does UFC 324 Start?
All times listed are Eastern Time (ET) for U.S. viewers:
- Early Prelims: 5:00 p.m. ET
- Prelims: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Main Card: 9:00 p.m. ET
Live coverage, including real-time results, round-by-round play-by-play, and highlights, begins with the opening bout at 5:00 p.m. ET.
How to Watch UFC 324 Live
United States
- Streaming platform: Paramount+
- Subscription required: Yes
- Pay-per-view required: No
U.S. subscribers can stream the entire card — early prelims through the main event — directly on Paramount+.
International Viewers
- UK, Canada & most other regions: Pay-per-view required
- Availability and pricing vary by country and broadcaster
Main Event: Interim Lightweight Title Fight
The headline bout features Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett, with the interim UFC Lightweight Championship on the line.
The interim belt is being contested due to champion Ilia Topuria stepping away from competition temporarily. Gaethje enters following a rebound win over Rafael Fiziev, while Pimblett looks to extend his unbeaten UFC run after a dominant victory over Michael Chandler.
UFC 324 Main Card (9:00 p.m. ET)
- 155 lbs: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett (Interim title)
- 135 lbs: Sean O’Malley vs. Song Yadong
- 265 lbs: Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Derrick Lewis
- 145 lbs: Arnold Allen vs. Jean Silva
- 125 lbs: Natalia Silva vs. Rose Namajunas
Prelims (7:00 p.m. ET)
- 125 lbs: Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Deiveson Figueiredo
- 185 lbs: Ateba Gautier vs. Andrey Pulyaev
- 205 lbs: Nikita Krylov vs. Modestas Bukauskas
Early Prelims (5:00 p.m. ET)
- 125 lbs: Alex Perez vs. Charles Johnson
- 155 lbs: Alexander Hernandez vs. Michael Johnson
- 265 lbs: Josh Hokit vs. Denzel Freeman
- 135 lbs: Ricky Turcios vs. Cameron Smotherman
- 170 lbs: Adam Fugitt vs. Ty Miller
Live Results & Play-By-Play Coverage
Live updates begin as soon as the first fight starts at 5:00 p.m. ET, with:
- Instant results
- Round-by-round play-by-play
- Finish highlights
- Main event breakdowns
If you’re watching along, keep the page open — updates roll in fight by fight as the card unfolds.
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