On Saturday, June 28, 2025, the iconic T‑Mobile Arena in Las Vegas will host one of the most anticipated nights in UFC history. International Fight Week culminates in UFC 317, where Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira will battle for the vacant lightweight (155 lb) championship—a clash between two generations of elite fighters ready to stake their claim.
International Fight Week spans June 25–29, featuring fan experiences, the UFC Hall of Fame, media events, and finally peaking on Saturday with this blockbuster main event.
When & Where It All Unfolds
Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
Venue: T‑Mobile Arena, Paradise (Las Vegas), Nevada — seating ~20,000 fans
Schedule (PT / ET)
- Early Prelims (ESPN+ / Disney+): 6:30 pm ET (3:30 pm PT)
- Prelims (ESPN / ESPN+ / Disney+): 8:00 pm ET (5:00 pm PT)
- Main Card (ESPN+ PPV): 10:00 pm ET (7:00 pm PT)
- Main Event Cage Walk: approx. 12:25 am ET (9:25 pm PT) into Sunday
Internationally, local times adjust:
- UK: Prelims at 1 am BST Sunday; main card at 3 am, with headliners around 5 am
- Europe (e.g. Spain): Event kicks off at midnight local time; main events at 2 am and headliner ~4 am .
- In Bangladesh (Asia/Dhaka, UTC+6), main card begins around 10 am Sunday, with headliner at 12:25 pm local.
How to Watch UFC 317
🇺🇸 United States
- ESPN+ PPV: Main card and titles at $79.99 via ESPN+
- Prelims: Streaming on ESPN, ESPN+, and Disney+.
🇨🇦 Canada
- DAZN PPV: All fights available via DAZN in Canada.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Prelims on UFC Fight Pass, main card live on TNT Sports (via Discovery+) starting early Sunday.
🇪🇸 Spain
- Max streaming platform carries prelims and main card from midnight local, final fights around 4 am .
Global Audience
- In India: broadcast on Sony LIV .
- Europe, LatAm, Latin America: generally on ESPN, Disney+, and related regional providers .
- UFC Fight Pass provides worldwide streaming for prelims in many regions.
VPN Notice: If UFC 317 isn’t available in your locale, fans often use a VPN to connect to U.S./Canada livestreams .
Fight Card Breakdown
Main Card (10 pm ET / 7 pm PT)
- Lightweight Title: Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira
- Flyweight Title: Alexandre Pantoja (champ) vs. Kai Kara‑France
- Lightweight: Beneil Dariush vs. Renato Moicano
- Flyweight: Brandon Royval vs. Joshua Van
- Bantamweight: Payton Talbott vs. Felipe Lima
Prelims (8 pm ET / 5 pm PT)
- Jack Hermansson vs. Gregory Rodrigues (Middleweight)
- Hyder Amil vs. Jose Miguel Delgado (Featherweight)
- Viviane Araujo vs. Tracy Cortez (Women’s Flyweight)
- Terrance McKinney vs. Viacheslav Borshchev (Lightweight)
Early Prelims (6:30 pm ET / 3:30 pm PT)
- Jackson McVey vs. Christopher Ewert (?)
- Jhonata Diniz vs. Alvin Hines (Heavyweight)
- Niko Price vs. Jacobe Smith (Welterweight)
Fighters in Focus: Why This Main Event Matters
Ilia “El Matador” Topuria
- Undefeated at 16‑0, former featherweight champion, now vying for lightweight glory dazn.
- Known for potent striking—and decisive KOs, including wins over Volkanovski and Holloway in 2024 aljazeera.
- At 28, moving up to 155 lbs, brings speed, ferocious power, and an unblemished record.
Charles “Do Bronx” Oliveira
- Veteran of 46 pro fights; record 35‑10‑0 (1 NC); former lightweight champ with UFC records in submissions (16), finishes (20), bonuses (20).
- 35 years old, with heavier emphasis on grappling and submissions, major ground threat .
- Multiple comeback story—won title in 2021, then lost it to Makhachev in 2022.
Stakes & Storylines
- Title is vacant after Islam Makhachev moved up to welterweight .
- Topuria could join the elite two-division club if victorious; Oliveira aims to reclaim what he once held .
- Strike vs. grappling duel—one finishes via KO, the other via submission.
Headliner Rundown: How They Win
Topuria:
- Relies on striking accuracy, combinations, elite knockout power.
- Must avoid Oliveira’s takedowns and ground control; control the distance and fight on his terms.
Oliveira:
- Will hunt for takedowns, submissions, punishing grappling exchanges.
- If he drags Topuria to the mat early, he gains significant advantage.
Commentators peg Topuria as the favorite in a potential war of attrition . Oliveira brings experience and dangerous ground arsenal that could change the game.
What to Expect Beyond the Octagon
- Co‑main event: Flyweight clash Pantoja vs. Kara‑France. Pantoja looks to defend his title for the fourth time .
- The full evening is a six‑fight main card with wide global appeal, plus undercard talent hungry to make a mark.
- UFC celebrates fans during International Fight Week, including Hall of Fame inductions and fan expos before the main event.
Ticket & Attendance Info
- Doors Open: ~2:30 pm PT
- T‑Mobile Arena seats ~20,000 for UFC
- Tickets available via AXS, ranging widely depending on seat location .
Why UFC 317 Could Be Historic
- A new lightweight champion: Topuria or Oliveira will reign where Makhachev left off.
- Styles clash: Striking vs. grappling, youth vs. experience.
- Undefeated on the line: Topuria’s perfect record meets a veteran submission artist.
- Vegas spotlight: International Fight Week means all eyes on Las Vegas and this electric matchup.
Final Game Plan: How to Watch Live
- Check local listings for start times in your timezone.
- Choose your access—ESPN+ PPV in the U.S., DAZN in Canada, Sony LIV in India, etc.
- Set alerts so you don’t miss prelims, main card, and especially the headliner.
- Get comfy—it’s a long night with big fights from early evening to late.
Final Thoughts
UFC 317 is about to deliver a seismic night of MMA with Topuria, the unbeaten powerhouse, versus Oliveira, the submission legend, headlining a card stacked with championship stakes. A fresh lightweight king will rise. Will it be the unstoppable force of youth, or the seasoned hand of a warrior returning for redemption?
Regardless of who walks out with gold, you’re in for:
- Magnetic atmosphere at the T‑Mobile Arena
- Non‑stop action across six main card bouts
- A historic moment that defines legacy at 155 lbs
Lock in your viewing plan, grab your snacks, Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr and immerse yourself in what promises to be one of the most compelling UFC nights of the year.