UFC 324: Gaethje vs Pimblett – How to Watch the Interim Lightweight Title Fight

UFC 324 features Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title. Here's how to watch the event live.

UFC 324: Gaethje vs Pimblett – How to Watch the Interim Lightweight Title Fight
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Ben Turner

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UFC 324 is set to take place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event features a highly anticipated interim lightweight title fight between Justin "The Highlight" Gaethje and Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett. The main card is scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT. (ufc.com)

How to Watch UFC 324 in the U.S.

In the United States, UFC 324 will be available for streaming exclusively on Paramount+. This marks the first UFC event to be broadcast on Paramount+ following a significant broadcasting deal. Subscribers can access the entire event, including the early prelims, prelims, and main card, without any additional pay-per-view fees. (paramountplus.com)

International Viewing Options

For viewers outside the U.S., accessing UFC 324 may require additional steps due to regional restrictions. Utilizing a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service, such as NordVPN, can help bypass these restrictions by connecting to a server in the U.S., allowing access to Paramount+. This method enables international fans to watch the event as if they were in the U.S. (tomsguide.com)

Event Schedule

  • Early Prelims: 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT
  • Prelims: 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
  • Main Card: 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT

The main card features several exciting matchups, including the co-main event between former bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley and top contender Song Yadong. (ufc.com)

Full Fight Card

Main Card:

  • Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett (Interim Lightweight Title)
  • Sean O'Malley vs. Song Yadong (Bantamweight)
  • Waldo Cortes Acosta vs. Derrick Lewis (Heavyweight)
  • Natalia Silva vs. Rose Namajunas (Women's Flyweight)
  • Arnold Allen vs. Jean Silva (Featherweight)

Prelims:

  • Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Deiveson Figueiredo (Bantamweight)
  • Ateba Gautier vs. Andrey Pulyaev (Middleweight)
  • Nikita Krylov vs. Modestas Bukauskas (Light Heavyweight)
  • Alex Perez vs. Charles Johnson (Flyweight)

Early Prelims:

  • Michael Johnson vs. Alexander Hernandez (Lightweight)
  • Josh Hokit vs. Denzel Freeman (Heavyweight)
  • Ricky Turcios vs. Cameron Smotherman (Bantamweight)
  • Adam Fugitt vs. Ty Miller (Welterweight)

For more details on the event and to purchase tickets, visit the official UFC website. (ufc.com)

Additional Information

This event marks a significant shift in UFC broadcasting, as it is the first to be streamed live on Paramount+. The partnership between UFC and Paramount Global, valued at $7.7 billion over seven years, is set to bring UFC events to a broader audience through the streaming platform. (axios.com)

For international viewers, using a VPN service like NordVPN can help access the live stream by connecting through a U.S.-based server. (tomsguide.com)

Please note that all fight cards, dates, and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, refer to the official UFC website or Paramount+.

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