UFC 328 streams live on Paramount+ on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, with no pay-per-view. The event centers on a middleweight title fight between the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev and former titleholder Sean Strickland.
Here’s everything to know about watching UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland live, including start times, how to stream without cable, and how to catch every fight on demand.
How to watch UFC 328 live on Paramount+
You can watch UFC 328 live on Paramount+ on Saturday, May 9, 2026, with a Paramount+ subscription (any plan). And when we say you can watch UFC 328 live on Paramount+, we mean you can watch the full event, from start to finish, on Paramount+. There is no pay-per-view. There is no switching between platforms. Plus, as a streaming event, you can watch UFC 328 without a cable subscription.
Access to UFC 328 is provided through your Paramount+ subscription. Once you’re signed up, the full card is available to stream live and on demand.
When does UFC 328 start?
The main card of UFC 328 starts at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT, on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The main card is capped by Chimaev vs. Strickland, the middleweight title fight, and the night’s main event.
Here’s a look at UFC 328 at a glance:
UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland
- Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
- Venue: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
- 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
- Streaming: Paramount+
- Streaming (Español): Paramount+
- Streaming (Português): Paramount+
Get the dates of all announced upcoming UFC events with our UFC 2026 schedule.
How much does UFC 328 cost to watch?
UFC 328 is included with your Paramount+ subscription to either the Paramount+ Essential or Paramount+ Premium plan. There is no additional cost to watch UFC 328 live and on demand.
Can I watch UFC 328 without cable?
Yes. You can watch UFC 328 without cable. In the UFC on Paramount+ era, all UFC numbered events and UFC Fight Nights stream live and on demand on Paramount+ with an active Paramount+ subscription. No cable or satellite package is needed to stream UFC 328 via your TV or device with the Paramount+ app.
How to watch UFC 328 prelims and early prelims
You can watch UFC 328 prelims and early prelims on Paramount+ on Saturday, May 9, 2026. giving you access to every matchup starting with the opening fight of the night.
Who’s fighting at UFC 328? Full fight card

Champion Khamzat Chumaev (15-0-0) vs. #3 Sean Strickland (30-7-0) – Middleweight
At the top of the UFC 328 fight card is the main event bout with Khamzat Chumaev, the United Arab Emirates middleweight champ with a perfect pro MMA record of 15-0-0, defending his title against Sean Strickland, the former champ from the U.S., and now the division’s No. 3-ranked challenger. Strickland upped his career record to 30-7-0 with a win over Anthony Hernandez at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez, now streaming on demand on Paramount+.
Additional confirmed fights
Here are other confirmed fights for UFC 328:
- #2 Alexander Volkov vs. #4 Waldo Cortes-Acosta – Heavyweight
- #6 Sean Brady vs. #9 Joaquin Buckley – Welterweight
- #5 Jan Blachowicz vs. #8 Bogdan Guskov – Light heavyweight
- Ateba Gautier vs. Osman Diaz – Middleweight
Notes: Fight cards are subject to change.
UFC 328 replays and on-demand access
With a Paramount+ subscription (any plan), you can watch UFC 328 replays on demand of the full event, every fight.