The UFC lightweight title is up for grabs, and two of the most electrifying fighters in the sport are ready to claim it. Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira are set to headline UFC 317 this Saturday, June 28, in what promises to be a high-octane showdown for the vacant lightweight championship, previously held by Islam Makhachev. The event will take place at the iconic T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, a city that’s no stranger to historic moments in combat sports.
Here’s everything fans in the United States need to know to catch all the action: how to watch, start times, full fight card, and what’s at stake.
Schedules from around the world to follow the Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira fight for UFC 317 this Saturday, June 28 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (Photo: UFC.com)
What time does UFC 317: Topuria vs Oliveira start in the U.S.?
Fight night begins early, with a stacked lineup across three segments: Early Prelims, Prelims, and the Main Card. Here are the U.S. start times for each:
- Early Prelims – 6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT
- Prelims – 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT
- Main Card – 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT
Where to watch UFC 317: Topuria vs Oliveira in the U.S.
Streaming & TV coverage:
- Early Prelims: Streaming live on ESPN+, Disney+, and UFC Fight Pass
- Prelims: Available on ESPN News, FX, ESPN+, and Disney+
- Main Card (PPV): Exclusively on ESPN+ Pay-Per-View
Note: To access the main card, you must purchase the UFC 317 PPV through ESPN+.
Main Event Breakdown: Topuria vs Oliveira
This is a clash of styles and legacies. Ilia Topuria, undefeated and hungry, is coming off a dominant win against Alexander Volkanovski and is now looking to cement his name in the UFC history books. Known for his power and precision, Topuria has finished 12 of his 15 victories and enters the octagon as the heavy favorite.
But never count out Charles Oliveira. The former lightweight champion, known for his lethal jiu-jitsu and comeback spirit, returns to action with his eyes set on redemption. With 21 submissions under his belt, Oliveira remains one of the most dangerous ground fighters in the sport.
The belt is vacant, the stakes are high, and both fighters are coming in with everything to prove.
Full Fight Card – UFC 317: Topuria vs Oliveira
Main Card (10:00 p.m. ET | PPV on ESPN+)
- Ilia Topuria (-450) vs. Charles Oliveira (+325) — for the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship
- Alexandre Pantoja (-250) vs. Kai Kara-France (+200) — for the UFC Flyweight Championship
- Brandon Royval (EVEN) vs. Joshua Van (-120)
- Beneil Dariush (-110) vs. Renato Moicano (-110)
- Payton Talbot (-150) vs. Felipe Lima (-180)
Prelims (8:00 p.m. ET | ESPN News, ESPN+, Disney+)
- Jack Hermansson (+190) vs. Gregory Rodrigues (-235)
- Hyder Amil (+135) vs. Jose Miguel Delgado (-170)
- Vivian Araujo (+210) vs. Tracy Cortez (-260)
- Terrance McKinney (-175) vs. Viacheslav Borshchev (+145)
Early Prelims (6:00 p.m. ET | ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass)
- Niko Price (+1000) vs. Jacobe Smith (-3000)
- Jhonata Diniz (-370) vs. Alvin Hines (+280)
- Christopher Ewert (+125) vs. Jackson McVey (-150)
What time and where to watch UFC 317: Topuria vs Oliveira in Canada?
Fans in Canada will be able to watch the UFC 317 preliminary fights starting at 6pm ET (3pm PT) via UFC Fight Pass.
The UFC 317 preliminary card begins at 8pm ET (5pm PT) and can be seen on Sportsnet and TVA Sports; while the main events begin at 10pm ET (7pm PT) and will only be streamed on UFC Fight Pass, Sportsnet+, Rogers, Telus, Bell, Indigo, Eastlink, Cogeco, SaskTel, DAZN, Rumble and YouTube.
What time and where to watch UFC 317: Oliveira vs Topuria in the UK and Ireland?
Fans in the UK will be able to watch the UFC 317 preliminary fights starting at 11pm BST via UFC Fight Pass.
The UFC 317 preliminary fight card begins on Sunday, June 29 at 1am BST and will be available to watch on UFC Fight Pass, TNT Sports and Discovery+; while the main events begin at 3am BST and will only stream on TNT Sports and Discovery+.
Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira clash on June 28 at T-Mobile Arena for the vacant UFC lightweight championship. (Photo: Instagram)
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