Don’t let the time difference catch you sleeping!
UFC 325 is going down at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia. If you’re a fight fan, you already know how tricky “Down Under” cards can be—sometimes it’s breakfast brawls, other times it’s just straight-up confusing.
But for UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2, the UFC actually made things simple for the US Pay-Per-View crowd. The fighters are stepping into the Octagon on Sunday afternoon in Sydney, which means it lands perfectly in primetime on Saturday night in the United States.
Bad news for our friends in the UK and Europe, though—you’re going to need a strong pot of coffee for this one.
Below is your complete guide to when the action starts in your part of the world, so you don’t miss a second of Volkanovski’s homecoming.
🇺🇸 UFC 325 USA Start Times: Saturday Night Primetime
For fans in the US, it’s the familiar Saturday night ritual we all love. You can order the pizza, crack a cold one, and settle in without setting any weird alarms. Just pretend it’s a Las Vegas card—the UFC has timed this one perfectly for American living rooms.
The broadcast follows the classic three-part structure designed to keep you locked in all night. It starts with the diehards on the Early Prelims on ESPN+, moves to cable TV on ESPN for the televised prelims (usually where the wildest finishes happen), and then switches over to the main event on ESPN+ PPV.
It’s a long night of fights, but at least it runs on a schedule we’re used to.
| Time Zone | Early Prelims | Televised Prelims | Main Card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern (ET) | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Central (CT) | 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| Mountain (MT) | 4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| Pacific (PT) | 3:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
The Main Event Walkout
We all know how UFC pacing goes—promos, interviews, and the occasional long break can stretch things out. If you’re only tuning in for Volkanovski vs. Lopes, don’t rush to the TV exactly at 10:00 PM ET.
There are four other main card fights first—including heavy hitters like Tuivasa and Hooker, who could end things early or go to war—so realistically, the main event walkout should happen around 12:15 AM ET / 9:15 PM PT.
🇬🇧 UFC 325 UK Start Times: The Late Night Shift
To the UK fight fans—absolute legends, every one of you.
Since this card is timed for the US audience, it unfortunately lands right in the dreaded Graveyard Slot for you. You’re stuck with two tough options: gut it out all night with energy drinks and snacks, or be smart and set an early alarm on Sunday morning to catch the main event live while the rest of the house sleeps.
The Full UK Schedule (Sunday Morning, Feb 1):
| Session | Start Time (GMT) | Day | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Prelims | 11:00 PM | Saturday Night | TNT Sports / discovery+ |
| Televised Prelims | 1:00 AM | Sunday Morning | TNT Sports 1 |
| Main Card | 3:00 AM | Sunday Morning | TNT Sports 1 |
| Main Event Walkout | ~5:15 AM | Sunday Morning | TNT Sports 1 / Box Office |
🇦🇺 Local Australian Start Times (Sunday Afternoon)
For the locals in Sydney—and fans across Australia—you get the best deal of all: afternoon violence. The main event should hit around 4:15 PM local time, which is perfect for rolling straight into post-fight drinks.
| City / Zone | Local Start Time (Main Card) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney / Melbourne (AEDT) | 2:00 PM | Sunday |
| Brisbane (AEST) | 1:00 PM | Sunday |
| Perth (AWST) | 11:00 AM | Sunday |
🌍 Global City Guide: When Does It Start?
Find your closest major city below and sync up for the Main Card start time.
| Region | City | Day | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA (West) | Los Angeles | Saturday | 7:00 PM |
| USA (Mountain) | Denver | Saturday | 8:00 PM |
| USA (East) | New York | Saturday | 10:00 PM |
| Brazil | Rio de Janeiro | Saturday | 11:00 PM |
| UK | London | Sunday | 3:00 AM |
| Europe | Paris / Berlin | Sunday | 4:00 AM |
| South Africa | Cape Town | Sunday | 5:00 AM |
| UAE | Dubai | Sunday | 7:00 AM |
| India | Mumbai | Sunday | 8:30 AM |
| Japan | Tokyo | Sunday | 12:00 PM |
| Australia | Sydney | Sunday | 2:00 PM |
| New Zealand | Auckland | Sunday | 4:00 PM |
📺 Broadcast Cheat Sheet
Where can I watch?
| Country | Broadcast Partner |
|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 USA | ESPN+ (Prelims) / ESPN+ PPV (Main Card) |
| 🇬🇧 UK | TNT Sports (Prelims & Main Card) |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | Sportsnet / UFC Fight Pass / PPV providers |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Main Event / Kayo Sports / UFC Fight Pass |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | Sky Sport Now |
🏁 Final Prep
Now that you know when to watch, you need to know who to bet on. We have spent the week breaking down every angle of this card. Before the first bell rings at 6:00 PM ET, make sure you have your betting slips locked in.
- The Prediction: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2: Is the “Old Man” Curse Real?
- The Bets: Official UFC 325 Parlay Picks & Lotto Ticket
- The Sportsbooks: Best Betting Sites for UFC 325
Get your snacks ready, check your internet connection, and let’s enjoy the fights.
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