How To Watch UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland

UFC 328 streams live on Paramount+ on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, with no pay-per-view. The main event is a middleweight title fight between undefeated champ Khamzat Chimaev and former champ Sean Strickland. The co-main event is another title fight, with flyweight champ Joshua Van defending his belt against Tatsuro Taira.

Here’s everything to know about watching UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland live, including start times, how to stream without cable, and how to catch every fight on demand.

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How to watch UFC 328 live on Paramount+

You can watch UFC 328 live on Paramount+ on Saturday, May 9, 2026, with a Paramount+ subscription (any plan). And when we say you can watch UFC 328 live on Paramount+, we mean you can watch the full event, from start to finish, on Paramount+. There is no pay-per-view. There is no switching between platforms. Plus, as a streaming event, you can watch UFC 328 without a cable subscription.

Access to UFC 328 is provided through your Paramount+ subscription. Once you’re signed up, the full card is available to stream live and on demand.

When does UFC 328 start?

UFC 328 starts with the early prelims at 5 PM ET, on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The prelims follows at 7 PM ET, followed by the main card at 9 PM ET.

The main card is capped by Chimaev vs. Strickland, a middleweight title fight, and the night’s main event. The co-main event is Van vs. Taira, the flyweight title bout originally scheduled for UFC 327.

Here’s a look at UFC 328 at a glance:

UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland

Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
Venue: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
Start times (subject to change):
- Early prelims: 5 PM ET/2 PM PT
- Prelims: 7 PM ET/4 PM PT
- Main card: 9 PM ET/6 PM PT
Streaming: Paramount+
- Streaming (Español): Paramount+
- Streaming (Português): Paramount+

Get the dates of all announced upcoming UFC events with our UFC 2026 schedule.

How much does UFC 328 cost to watch?

UFC 328 is included with your Paramount+ subscription to either the Paramount+ Essential or Paramount+ Premium plan. There is no additional cost to watch UFC 328 live and on demand.

Can I watch UFC 328 without cable?

Yes. You can watch UFC 328 without cable. In the UFC on Paramount+ era, all UFC numbered events and UFC Fight Nights stream live and on demand on Paramount+ with an active Paramount+ subscription. No cable or satellite package is needed to stream UFC 328 via your TV or device with the Paramount+ app.

How to watch UFC 328 prelims and early prelims

You can watch UFC 328 prelims and early prelims on Paramount+ on Saturday, May 9, 2026. giving you access to every matchup starting with the opening fight of the night.

Who’s fighting at UFC 328? Full fight card

UFC Fight Night: Strickland v Hernandez — Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

At the top of the UFC 328 fight card is the main event with unbeaten Khamzat Chumaev (15-0-0), the reigning middleweight champ, defending his title against Sean Strickland, the division’s No. 3-ranked challenger, and former champ. Strickland upped his career MMA record to 30-7-0 with a win over Anthony Hernandez at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez.

Here’s a look at the announced fights for UFC 328:

Main card

Main event: Champion Khamzat Chumaev (15-0-0) vs. #3 Sean Strickland (30-7-0) – middleweight title bout
Co-main event: Champion Joshua Van (16-2-0) vs. Tatsuro Taira (18-1-0) — flyweight title bout
#2 Alexander Volkov vs. #4 Waldo Cortes Acosta – heavyweight bout
#6 Sean Brady vs. #9 Joaquin Buckley – welterweight bout
King Green vs. Jeremy Stephens – lightweight bout