TORONTO, October 18, 2026 — UFC 336 is officially heading to Toronto on Saturday, January 30, 2027, with Scotiabank Arena confirmed as the venue. UFC CEO Dana White announced the return following Saturday’s UFC Fight Night in Edmonton, ending a three-year wait for another UFC event in Canada’s largest city.
The announcement has also sparked speculation about a possible welterweight championship fight between Islam Makhachev and Carlos Prates. However, the UFC has not confirmed any fights for the event.
UFC 336 will be the promotion’s first numbered event of 2027, with Canadian fans also set to benefit from a new Paramount+ broadcasting agreement.
UFC 336 Toronto Date and Venue Confirmed
The UFC revealed its Toronto plans on October 17 during UFC Fight Night 291 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, where a record 12 Canadian fighters competed on the same card.
UFC 336 will mark the promotion’s eighth visit to Toronto and its 39th event in Canada. White confirmed the return during his post-fight press conference but declined to reveal the fight card.
Scotiabank Arena, located in downtown Toronto, has a listed event capacity of 16,729 for UFC 336.
Islam Makhachev vs. Carlos Prates Rumored for UFC 336
Welterweight champion Islam Makhachev could face Brazilian contender Carlos Prates in a potential championship main event.
Makhachev holds a 29-1 professional MMA record, including an 18-1 UFC record. The Dagestani champion is riding a 17-fight winning streak and last competed in August 2026.
Prates has a 24-7 professional record and a 7-1 UFC record. His three most recent victories came by technical knockout, each earning a Performance of the Night bonus.
The matchup would test Makhachev’s wrestling and grappling against Prates’ striking power. It could also represent Makhachev’s second welterweight title defence.
Neither fighter has been officially announced for UFC 336.
For more championship developments, see Swikblog’s report on the UFC heavyweight title situation involving Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane.
Jasmine Jasudavicius Could Join Toronto Fight Card
Canadian flyweight contender Jasmine Jasudavicius is another potential addition following her unanimous decision victory over Erin Blanchfield at UFC Edmonton.
Her performance has raised discussion about a possible championship opportunity against Natalia Silva.
Jasudavicius has expressed interest in returning quickly, but neither her Toronto appearance nor a title fight has been confirmed.
UFC 336 Tickets: Presale and General Sale Dates
Tickets are scheduled to go on sale in November 2026, with three purchasing windows:
- November 18: UFC Fight Club presale begins at 10 a.m. ET.
- November 19: UFC and arena presale begins at 10 a.m. ET.
- November 20: General public sale begins at 10 a.m. ET.
Ticket prices have not yet been published. Ticketmaster lists an eight-ticket purchase limit, with prices displayed in Canadian dollars.
Fans can check the official UFC 336 Ticketmaster listing for availability, seating information and venue policies.
UFC 336 Start Time and Paramount+ Streaming
Ticketmaster currently lists arena gates opening at 5:15 p.m. ET, early prelims at 6:15 p.m., prelims at 8 p.m. and the main card at 10 p.m.
These times remain subject to change before the event.
Beginning in 2027, Paramount+ will carry UFC numbered-event main cards in Canada under a six-year broadcasting agreement.
Canadian subscribers will no longer need to purchase those main cards separately through pay-per-view. Subscription fees still apply, while preliminary-card viewing arrangements may differ.
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Toronto Returns to the UFC Spotlight After Three Years
Toronto last hosted the UFC in January 2024, when Dricus du Plessis defeated Sean Strickland for the middleweight championship at UFC 297.
The city’s MMA history also includes UFC 129 in April 2011, when Georges St-Pierre headlined an event attended by more than 55,000 spectators at Rogers Centre.
Another significant UFC championship result was Justin Gaethje’s victory over Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250. Swikblog previously covered Gaethje’s lightweight title victory and its implications for the division.
UFC 336 Fight Card Still Awaiting Official Announcement
As of October 18, the UFC has confirmed the date and venue but has not announced the main event, co-main event or complete lineup.
The biggest developments to watch include a potential Makhachev-Prates title fight, Jasudavicius’ possible participation and the release of official ticket prices.
Fans planning to attend should avoid making travel arrangements based solely on rumored matchups, as the final fight card remains subject to confirmation and change.
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