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Conor McGregor returns to the Octagon for the first time in more than five years on Saturday, July 11, 2026, to rematch former two-division champion Max Holloway at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Here’s how to watch the full fight.
Quick facts
- Event: UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2
- Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026 (US) / early Sunday, July 12 (UK, Ireland, Australia)
- Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Main event: Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway (welterweight)
- Co-main event: Paddy Pimblett vs. Benoît Saint Denis (lightweight)
- US residents traveling during International Fight Week can use VPN Super to stay connected to Paramount+, and UK residents can use VPN Super to stay connected to Prime Video.
Where can I watch McGregor vs. Holloway 2 (UFC 329)?
| Region | Official broadcaster | Cost | Main card start |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Paramount+ | Paid | Included with an Essential ($8.99/month) or Premium ($13.99/month) subscription—no separate pay-per-view charge. 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT, Sat. July 11 |
| United Kingdom & Ireland | TNT Sports Box Office (also via HBO Max, EE TV, Virgin Media TV, Prime Video, and Sky) | PPV £19.99 | £19.99 one-time purchase—charged even if you already subscribe to TNT Sports. 2:00 a.m. BST, Sun. July 12 |
| Australia | Kayo Sports / Foxtel Main Event | PPV | Pay-per-view purchase; no existing Kayo subscription required. Approx. 11:00 a.m. AEST, Sun. July 12 |
If you’re traveling for International Fight Week, check with your hotel or venue for local listings—UFC’s Bar Finder tool can point you to sports bars showing the card.
What time does McGregor vs. Holloway 2 start?
In the US, the broadcast runs in three segments, all on Paramount+:
| Card segment | US Eastern | US Pacific |
|---|---|---|
| Early Prelims | 5:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. |
| Prelims | 7:00 p.m. | 4:00 p.m. |
| Main Card | 9:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. |
Outside the US, TNT Sports Box Office and Kayo/Foxtel Main Event primarily carry the main card—it lands at 2:00 a.m. BST Sunday in the UK and Ireland, and around 11:00 a.m. AEST Sunday in Australia. Check your regional broadcaster’s schedule for prelim coverage, as that varies by platform.
Is UFC 329 pay-per-view?
It depends on the region. In the US, UFC 329 is not pay-per-view—it’s included in any Paramount+ subscription as part of the UFC’s broadcast deal with Paramount and CBS. CBS separately airs a one-hour preview special, This Is UFC: McGregor vs. Holloway, on Friday, July 10 at 9:00 p.m. ET, featuring the ceremonial weigh-ins and final faceoffs—that special is not the fight card itself.
In the UK and Ireland, the main card is a traditional pay-per-view: TNT Sports Box Office charges £19.99 on top of any existing subscription. In Australia, it’s also pay-per-view, through Kayo Sports or Foxtel’s Main Event.
What’s on the UFC 329 fight card?
Main card
| Weight class | Fighters |
|---|---|
| Welterweight (main event) | Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway |
| Lightweight (co-main event) | Paddy Pimblett vs. Benoît Saint Denis |
| Bantamweight | Cory Sandhagen vs. Mario Bautista |
| Flyweight | Brandon Royval vs. Lone’er Kavanagh |
| Lightweight | King Green vs. Terrance McKinney |
Preliminary card (selected bouts)
| Weight class | Fighters |
|---|---|
| Light heavyweight | Robert Whittaker vs. Nikita Krylov |
| Heavyweight (UFC debut) | Gable Steveson vs. Elisha Ellison |
| Bantamweight | Cody Garbrandt vs. Adrian Yañez |
| Featherweight | Luke Riley vs. Kai Kamaka III |
The card runs 13 bouts in total. Gable Steveson, the Olympic wrestling gold medalist widely tipped as one of MMA’s top heavyweight prospects, makes his promotional debut on the prelims.
The co-main event carries its own stakes for UK viewers: Liverpool’s Paddy Pimblett faces France’s Benoît Saint Denis in his first fight since losing an interim lightweight title bout to Justin Gaethje. A win puts Pimblett back into lightweight title contention, giving TNT Sports Box Office buyers in the UK and Ireland a second reason to tune in beyond the main event.
If you already have a UFC Fight Pass or a legacy ESPN+ subscription, note that neither carries the full UFC 329 card anymore—Fight Pass is limited to the early prelims in the US, and ESPN+ no longer holds UFC numbered-event rights under the current Paramount and CBS broadcast deal.
Who’s favored to win, McGregor or Holloway?
Holloway is a heavy betting favorite, listed anywhere from −200 to −240 depending on the sportsbook. McGregor is currently around a +175 underdog. It’s McGregor’s first fight since July 2021, when a leg injury against Dustin Poirier ended his previous UFC run; Holloway has fought far more recently, most recently dropping a decision to Charles Oliveira at UFC 326 in March.
What happened the first time McGregor and Holloway fought?
McGregor and Holloway first met in August 2013, early in both of their UFC careers, with McGregor taking a unanimous decision. The result looks very different in hindsight: Holloway went on to win 13 straight fights after that loss, captured the UFC featherweight title, and defended it twice before moving up to lightweight, where he’s picked up wins over Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier. McGregor, meanwhile, has fought only a handful of times since, most recently in the 2021 trilogy bout with Poirier. This rematch, 13 years later, was contested at welterweight rather than featherweight.
Does a VPN change which UFC 329 broadcast I can access?
If you’re a US or UK resident traveling during International Fight Week, a VPN can help you access the coverage you’d otherwise be enjoying at home.
A VPN also adds privacy around how you watch: encrypting your connection, hiding your traffic from your network operator, and keeping your own accounts more private on networks you don’t control.
How can I protect my connection on fight night?
Recommended setup
- At a bar, gym, or fight-night watch party? Connect to a Premium server before joining the venue’s public Wi-Fi—it encrypts your traffic on a network you don’t control, and can help with ISP throttling during peak hours.
- Traveling during International Fight Week? Connect to a Premium server back home to securely access your usual streaming services. VPN Super’s features, including military-grade encryption and a no-activity-logs policy, add extra peace of mind on any network.
Frequently asked questions about UFC 329
Is UFC 329 on ESPN+?
No. Since the UFC’s move to Paramount and CBS, numbered events like UFC 329 stream on Paramount+ in the US, not ESPN+.
Do I need cable to watch UFC 329?
No. In the US, Paramount+ is a standalone streaming subscription. In the UK and Ireland, TNT Sports Box Office is also accessible through streaming services like HBO Max and Prime Video, not just a traditional TV package.
How much does it cost to watch UFC 329?
In the US, it’s included in a Paramount+ Essential ($8.99/month) or Premium ($13.99/month) subscription. In the UK and Ireland, TNT Sports Box Office costs £19.99. In Australia, it’s a Kayo/Foxtel Main Event pay-per-view purchase.
Will UFC 329 be available to watch after it airs?
In the UK and Ireland, TNT Sports Box Office purchases include a replay on HBO Max. Paramount+ subscribers in the US can typically watch UFC events on demand after they air.
What time is the McGregor vs. Holloway 2 main event?
9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT on Saturday, July 11 in the US; 2:00 a.m. BST Sunday, July 12 in the UK and Ireland; around 11:00 a.m. AEST Sunday, July 12 in Australia.
Who is favored to win McGregor vs. Holloway 2?
Max Holloway is the betting favorite (−200 to −240 depending on sportsbook); Conor McGregor is around a +175 underdog.
