Upcoming MMA Events January 2026: UFC, PFL and more
January is finishing strong for MMA fans, with major shows from UFC and ONE Championship plus can’t miss regional cards. Below is a reader friendly January 2026 fight calendar, followed by promotion by promotion breakdowns so you can plan your viewing without having to hunt across apps.
UFC events in January 2026
The UFC’s remaining January schedule features two big Saturdays: a blockbuster PPV in Las Vegas, followed by a trip to Sydney the next weekend.
| Date (ET) | Event | Location | Where to watch (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 24 | UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas | Paramount+ |
| Sat, Jan 31 | UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2 | Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney | Paramount+ |
Tip: If you follow multiple combat sports, January 24 is a particularly busy weekend. Set reminders early so you do not miss walkouts.
PFL schedule update for late January
If you are searching specifically for a PFL card in January, you are not missing anything. PFL’s first listed 2026 event is in early February, so January is more of a countdown month for the promotion.
| Next PFL event after January (ET) | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 7 | PFL Dubai: Nurmagomedov vs. Davis | Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai |
ONE Championship events to watch in January 2026
ONE Championship is also on the January calendar, highlighted by a Prime Video card timed for U.S. audiences.
| Date (ET) | Event | Location | Where to watch (US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 23 (9 p.m. ET) | ONE Fight Night 39 | Lumpinee Stadium, Bangkok | Prime Video |
If you want more ONE content beyond the Prime Video card, ONE’s event hub is the quickest way to see what is booked around it.
LFA and regional MMA worth adding to your calendar
Regional promotions are where future contenders are built. In late January, LFA has a Friday night show, and Europe has multiple options for fans who like discovering prospects early.
| Date (ET) | Promotion | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 23 | LFA | LFA 225: Degli vs. Aguiar | Brasília, Brazil |
| Sat, Jan 24 | Cage Warriors Academy Italy | CW Academy Italy 18 | Calcinato, Italy |
| Sat, Jan 31 | OKTAGON MMA | OKTAGON 83 | Stuttgart, Germany |
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