What is the UFC 253 start time?
TV coverage of the UFC 253 live main card will start at 3am (UK time) in the early hours of Sunday 19 September 2020. The preliminary card will be broadcast from 1am (UK time).
You can watch UFC 253 with a BT Sport monthly pass without signing up to a contract. Regular subscribers can also stream matches via the BT Sport website or BT Sport app on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets.
Weight class
Main Card | Prelims | Early Prelims
Lightweight
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje
Lightweight
Khabib vs Gaethje
Bantamweight
Petr Yan vs Jose Aldo
Women's Strawweight
Jessica Andrade vs Rose Namajunas
Women's Flyweigh
Amanda Ribas vs Paige VanZant
UFC 253 Khabib v Gaethje will be broadcast live on ESPN, and streamed live via ESPN+.
ESPN+ subscribers can watch every UFC 253 Fight Night event live and also gain access to a huge catalog of classic UFC matches and recent highlights. ESPN+ costs $4.99 per month or $49.99 for a full year, and it's available as an app on most mobile and streaming devices. Here's a full breakdown of additional features and details for ESPN+.
UFC 253 Live in New Zealand
Fans based in New Zealand can catch the major UFC 253 events on Sky Arena. Similar to most other streaming platforms, you will have to cough up for PPVs - usually to the tune of $39.95. Big UFC fans wanting to watch ufc 253 Fight events as well will find that a UFC Fight Pass is the best option to tune in to MMA action weekly.