2026 UFC Event Schedule: Key Upcoming Fights

UFC's 2026 event schedule features major fights, with Alexander Volkanovski facing Movsar Evloev at UFC 333. The event is scheduled for October 24, 2026, in Abu Dhabi, where Volkanovski will defend his featherweight title. In a remarkable trilogy matchup, Petr Yan will defend his bantamweight title against Merab Dvalishvili after an upset loss in December 2025.

Prior to UFC 333, the promotion heads to Edmonton, Canada, for a Fight Night on October 17, where Mike Malott, coming off a notable win against Gilbert Burns, will aim to establish his position in the welterweight top 10 by defeating Joaquin Buckley. This marks Malott's seventh appearance in Canada, and he has headlined a UFC card once before.

Additionally, Jasmine Jasudavicius will compete in the co-main event against Erin Blanchfield in a significant women's flyweight match.

Following UFC 333, the UFC will return to Madison Square Garden in New York City in November. The main event features Ciryl Gane defending his heavyweight title against Josh Hokit, while the co-main showcases a long-awaited clash between women's bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes, originally set for January but postponed due to Harrison's injury.

Here’s a look at the upcoming UFC events:

Event Schedule
- UFC Fight Night
Date: Oct. 17, 2026
Main Event: Joaquin Buckley vs. Mike Malott
Weight Class: Welterweight
Location: Edmonton, Canada
TV: Paramount+

- UFC 333
Date: Oct. 24, 2026
Main Event: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev
Weight Class: Featherweight title
Location: Abu Dhabi
TV: Paramount+

- UFC Fight Night
Date: Oct. 31, 2026
Main Event: Renato Moicano vs. Tom Nolan
Weight Class: Lightweight
Location: Las Vegas
TV: Paramount+

- UFC Fight Night
Date: Nov. 7, 2026
Main Event: Gabriel Bonfim vs. Sean Brady
Weight Class: Welterweight
Location: Las Vegas
TV: Paramount+

- UFC 334
Date: Nov. 14, 2026
Main Event: Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit
Weight Class: Heavyweight title
Location: New York City
TV: Paramount+

- UFC Fight Night
Date: Nov. 21, 2026
Main Event: Jiri Prochazka vs. Navajo Stirling
Weight Class: Light heavyweight
Location: Doha, Qatar
TV: Paramount+

- UFC 335
Date: Dec. 12, 2026
Main Event: TBD
Weight Class: TBD
Location: Las Vegas
TV: Paramount+

For more information on these and other upcoming events, fans are encouraged to check back regularly.