How To Watch UFC 324: Who’s Fighting, Main Event Preview, And What’s At Stake
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Posted on Dec 4, 2025 | 04:30pm
If you're reading this, you are in the right place. To watch UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett. To get a preview of the event. To be part of history.
UFC 324, set for Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, will be the first UFC numbered event to take place under the UFC-Paramount rights deal that goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2026. The pact will make Paramount+ the new home of UFC. UFC 323, on the calendar for Saturday, Dec. 6 will be the final UFC PPV event presented by ESPN – and the final pay-per-view UFC event for U.S. audiences. So, yes, the new year will mark a new beginning for UFC and UFC fans. UFC 324 will stream live on Paramount+ for whatever you're already paying for your monthly or annual subscription. There will be no pay-per-view charge.
Read on for everything you need to know about UFC 324, including a look at the main event and what's at stake for the fighters, plus a rundown of how you can watch and stream all the action live and on demand.
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And a couple more things to note about watching UFC 324 in the U.S.: One, you can watch all of UFC 324 in the U.S. on Paramount+ – from the early prelims to the main card. You won't have to switch around, or wonder what will be available where. It will all be on Paramount+, and, yes, for one price – the cost of your regular Paramount+ subscription.
Additionally, you should know that UFC 324 will stream live and on demand in the U.S. on Paramount+ in English, as well as in Spanish and Portuguese.
UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett
As we've said, UFC 324 is the first UFC numbered event of UFC's new streaming era on Paramount+.
Note: Fight cards, dates, and times are subject to change.
UFC 324 fights
Note: Fight cards are subject to change.
Gaethje vs. Pimblett, the main event of UFC 324, is an interim lightweight title bout that'll determine who'll wear the interim lightweight division belt -- and be the next opponent of lightweight champ Ilia Topuria.
Harrison vs. Nunes, the co-main event of UFC 324, is a women's bantamweight championship bout. Harrison is the reigning champ who'll be looking to retain her title; Nunes is the UFC Hall of Famer and former two-division champion who'll be out for glory in her first bout since 2023.
Here's a deeper look at the fighters of the main event.
UFC 324
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If you've watched UFC numbered events during UFC's ESPN era, you know things are a little different: You need UFC Fight Pass to watch the early prelims; you need ESPN News or ESPN+ to watch the prelims – and then, of course, you need to pony up for pay-per-view to watch the main card.
This all changes in 2026 with UFC's Paramount+ era. There will be no UFC Fight Pass. There will be no pay-per-view. Starting with UFC 324, all bouts from all numbered events will stream in one place, for one subscription price: on Paramount+.
Get Started
UFC 324, set for Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, will be the first UFC numbered event to take place under the UFC-Paramount rights deal that goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2026. The pact will make Paramount+ the new home of UFC. UFC 323, on the calendar for Saturday, Dec. 6 will be the final UFC PPV event presented by ESPN – and the final pay-per-view UFC event for U.S. audiences. So, yes, the new year will mark a new beginning for UFC and UFC fans. UFC 324 will stream live on Paramount+ for whatever you're already paying for your monthly or annual subscription. There will be no pay-per-view charge.
Read on for everything you need to know about UFC 324, including a look at the main event and what's at stake for the fighters, plus a rundown of how you can watch and stream all the action live and on demand.
How to watch UFC 324 in the U.S.
You can watch UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett in the U.S. on Paramount+. The first UFC numbered event of 2026 will be available to stream live and on demand with any Paramount+ subscription. You can be a monthly subscriber, or an annual subscriber. You can sign up for the ad-free (except for live TV) Paramount+ Premium plan, or you can sign up for the lower-cost, ad-supported Paramount+ Essential plan. All of these plans will get you access to thousands of episodes and movies, plus live sports – and, as of Jan. 1, 2026, UFC events. Visit the Paramount+ Help Center for more details on Paramount+ plans and pricing.And a couple more things to note about watching UFC 324 in the U.S.: One, you can watch all of UFC 324 in the U.S. on Paramount+ – from the early prelims to the main card. You won't have to switch around, or wonder what will be available where. It will all be on Paramount+, and, yes, for one price – the cost of your regular Paramount+ subscription.
Additionally, you should know that UFC 324 will stream live and on demand in the U.S. on Paramount+ in English, as well as in Spanish and Portuguese.
UFC 324 date, venue and broadcast status
The UFC 324 date and venue are locked. Get the info below.UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett
- ➡️ Date: Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026
- ➡️ Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
- ➡️ Main event: Gaethje vs. Pimblett
- ➡️ Co-main event: Harrison vs. Nunes
- ➡️ Streaming: Paramount+
As we've said, UFC 324 is the first UFC numbered event of UFC's new streaming era on Paramount+.
Note: Fight cards, dates, and times are subject to change.
Who’s fighting in UFC 324?
As of publication, seven fights have been announced for UFC 324. The event is set to be headlined by an interim UFC lightweight title fight with Justin Gaethje taking on Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett. See below for the full list of announced UFC 324 fighters and fights.UFC 324 fights
- ➡️ Fighters: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett
- ➡️ Division: Lightweight
- ➡️ FYI: Interim lightweight title bout
- ➡️ Fighters: Kayla Harrison (champion) vs. Amanda Nunes
- ➡️ Division: Women's Bantamweight
- ➡️ FYI: Women's bantamweight title bout
- ➡️ Fighters: Sean O'Malley vs. Song Yadong
- ➡️ Division: Bantamweight
- ➡️ Fighters: Waldo Cortes Acosta vs. Derrick Lewis
- ➡️ Division: Heavyweight
- ➡️ Fighters: Arnold Allen vs. Jean Silva
- ➡️ Division: Featherweight
- ➡️ Fighters: Natalia Silva vs. Rose Namajunas
- ➡️ Division: Women's flyweight
- ➡️ Fighters: Ateba Gautier vs. Andrey Pulyaev
- ➡️ Division: Middleweight
Note: Fight cards are subject to change.
What’s at stake in UFC 324?
Every UFC fight has big implications -- for the fighters, for the fight divisions, for the fight fans. There are two UFC 324 fights, however, where something extra is on the line.Gaethje vs. Pimblett, the main event of UFC 324, is an interim lightweight title bout that'll determine who'll wear the interim lightweight division belt -- and be the next opponent of lightweight champ Ilia Topuria.
Harrison vs. Nunes, the co-main event of UFC 324, is a women's bantamweight championship bout. Harrison is the reigning champ who'll be looking to retain her title; Nunes is the UFC Hall of Famer and former two-division champion who'll be out for glory in her first bout since 2023.
Here's a deeper look at the fighters of the main event.
Gaethje vs. Pimblett
Who is Justin Gaethje?
Justin Gaethje is UFC's No. 4-ranked lightweight fighter. The American is a former interim UFC lightweight champion; he lost the interim title to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 254. He boasts a career UFC record of 27-5-0, with 20 wins by knockout. He scored his most recent W in UFC 313 -- a unanimous-decision victory in a lightweight fight over Rafael Fiziev.Who is Paddy Pimblett?
Fan-favorite Paddy Pimblett is the UFC lightweight division's No. 5-ranked fighter. He holds a career UFC record of 23-3-0, with 10 wins by submission. He was last in action at UFC 314 where the English fighter scored a TKO in a lightweight bout over Michael Chandler. It was his ninth-straight win.UFC 324 full schedule
UFC 324, like all UFC numbered events, will be a full meal of mixed martial arts action. It will kick with the early prelims, and run until the final horn sounds in the final bout of the main card. Here's a rundown the UFC 324 schedule:UFC 324
- Start times (subject to change):
- ➡️ Early prelims: 5 PM, ET/2 PM, PT
- ➡️ Prelims: 7 PM, ET/4 PM, PT
- ➡️ Main card: 9 PM, ET/6 PM, PT
How much does UFC 324 cost?
UFC 324 costs the price of a Paramount+ subscription; currently, plans start at $7.99 a month.Paramount+ subscriptions are available in monthly and annual options. Additionally, there are two subscription plans to choose from: Paramount+ Essential, and Paramount+ Premium. See below for a detailed look at what each plan costs, and offers.
Paramount+ Essential plan
- Cost: $7.99*/mo, or $59.99*/year
- FYI: Ad-supported
- Features: 40,000+ full episodes and hit movies on demand, including exclusive Paramount+ originals (Landman, Tulsa King, more), CBS Original hits (Matlock, Fire Country, more); live NFL on CBS games**, UEFA Champions League matches, and, as of 2026, all UFC on Paramount+ events.
Paramount+ Premium plan
- Cost: $12.99*/mo, or $119.99*/year
- FYI: No ads, except live TV***
- Features: Everything offered by the Paramount+ Essential plan, including, as of 2026, all UFC on Paramount+ events – plus access to even more shows and movies from SHOWTIME®, such as the latest seasons of Yellowjackets and Dexter®: Resurrection, and more live sports from CBS.
*Plus applicable taxes. Prices current as of publication.
**Games vary by market. Please check your local listings.
***Live TV includes commercials, and is subject to availability. Please note that in addition to live TV and a few shows, you may see a quick preview before any show to keep you up-to-date on Paramount+ programming.
Is there a free trial to watch UFC 324?
As of publication date, Paramount+ offers a one-week free trial to new subscribers only (CC required; T&C apply). Free trials may not be available with other offers. If your free-trial period coincides with UFC 324, set for Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, then you'll be able to stream the event.Visit ParamountPlus.com for more information on how to pick a plan for your free trial.
Can I watch UFC 324 without cable?
You can watch UFC 324 without cable by subscribing to Paramount+, and streaming the event live and/or on demand.How to watch UFC 324 prelims & early prelims
You can watch UFC 324 prelims and early prelims on Paramount+. That's it. That's the answer.If you've watched UFC numbered events during UFC's ESPN era, you know things are a little different: You need UFC Fight Pass to watch the early prelims; you need ESPN News or ESPN+ to watch the prelims – and then, of course, you need to pony up for pay-per-view to watch the main card.
This all changes in 2026 with UFC's Paramount+ era. There will be no UFC Fight Pass. There will be no pay-per-view. Starting with UFC 324, all bouts from all numbered events will stream in one place, for one subscription price: on Paramount+.