UFC 324 Prelims Start Times: US, UK, Australia and more.
UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett goes down on Saturday, January 24, 2026, live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. If you are planning your night around the undercard action, the key detail is this: the UFC 324 prelims start at 7 p.m. ET (that is 4 p.m. PT) on Saturday.
Below is a quick, easy conversion guide so you can lock in the correct time wherever you are.
UFC 324 prelims start time in the US: ET, CT, MT, PT
The prelims are scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday, Jan. 24.
| Location | Time (Prelims) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New York (ET) | 7:00 p.m. | Sat, Jan 24 |
| Chicago (CT) | 6:00 p.m. | Sat, Jan 24 |
| Denver (MT) | 5:00 p.m. | Sat, Jan 24 |
| Los Angeles (PT) | 4:00 p.m. | Sat, Jan 24 |
The UFC’s official announcement lists the prelims at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT, with the main card later in the evening.
UFC 324 prelims start time in the UK and Ireland
For viewers in the UK and Ireland, 7:00 p.m. ET converts to 12:00 a.m. (midnight) UK time.
| Location | Time (Prelims) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| London (UK, GMT) | 12:00 a.m. | Sun, Jan 25 |
| Dublin (Ireland, GMT) | 12:00 a.m. | Sun, Jan 25 |
So, if you are watching from the UK, the UFC 324 prelims begin early Sunday morning.
UFC 324 prelims start time in Australia and New Zealand
Australia is where it gets nice and convenient, because midnight in the UK becomes late morning.
| Location | Time (Prelims) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney (AEDT) | 11:00 a.m. | Sun, Jan 25 |
| Brisbane (AEST) | 10:00 a.m. | Sun, Jan 25 |
| Perth (AWST) | 8:00 a.m. | Sun, Jan 25 |
| Auckland (NZDT) | 1:00 p.m. | Sun, Jan 25 |
Double check your local daylight saving setting, but for most of Australia in late January, you are looking at a Sunday morning start for the prelims.
UFC 324 prelims start time in Europe, Asia, and more
A few more popular conversions for international fans:
| Location | Time (Prelims) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Paris (CET) | 1:00 a.m. | Sun, Jan 25 |
| Dubai (GST) | 4:00 a.m. | Sun, Jan 25 |
| Tokyo (JST) | 9:00 a.m. | Sun, Jan 25 |
UFC 324 prelims start time FAQ
Are the UFC 324 prelims definitely at 7 p.m. ET?
Yes. The UFC’s event announcement lists the prelims beginning at 7 p.m. ET, and major listings reflect the same schedule.
What day is it in the UK when the prelims start?
Because the UK is five hours ahead of Eastern Time in January, the prelims land at 12:00 a.m. (midnight) on Sunday, Jan. 25.
Where can I find the official UFC 324 schedule?
The UFC’s event page and official news release are the safest places to confirm start times, especially if anything shifts during fight week.
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