UFC 254 Start Time – What Time Is ‘Nurmagomedov vs. Gaethje’?

UFC 254 is almost here. We are just 4 years ago away from the PPV packed card. The card takes place in the UFC Fight Island in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on October 24th. Justin Gaethje and Khabib Nurmagomedov are set to headline the main event. In the co-main, UFC middleweight Robert Whittaker will face Jared Cannonier in what promises to be a technical fight. These are just a few of the many great fights scheduled for UFC 254. You can view the complete UFC 254 fight card.

When is UFC 254

The event takes place Saturday, October 24, 2020 — 4 years ago. UFC Fight Island in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates plays host. In the US, you can watch the event on ESPN+ PPV.

What time does UFC 254 start?

The early prelims start at 10:30 AM EST on ESPN and ESPN+. The prelims start 10:00 AM and the main card at 12:00 PM. The times are in Eastern Time. If you are in a different time zone, see below for a complete list of international start times.

What time is the main event is UFC 254?

Justin Gaethje and Khabib Nurmagomedov will step in the Octagon at around 4:15 PM PM, depending on the outcome of the previous bouts.

Below is exactly when all the fights are airing, including international start times.

UFC 254 start time

United States

• The main card starts Oct. 24, 2:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT).
• The prelims start Oct. 24, 12:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT).

UK & Ireland

• The main card starts Oct. 24, 7:00 PM GMT.
• The prelims start Oct. 24, 5:00 PM GMT.

Australia

• The main card starts Oct. 25, 5:00 AM AEDT.
• The prelims start Oct. 25, 3:00 AM AEDT.

Mexico

• The main card starts Oct. 24, 12:00 PM CST.
• The prelims start Oct. 24, 10:00 AM CST.

Canada

• The main card starts Oct. 24, 1:00 PM EST.
• The prelims start Oct. 24, 11:00 AM EST.

Hawaii

• The main card starts Oct. 24, 8:00 AM HST.
• The prelims start Oct. 24, 6:00 AM HST.

Japan

• The main card starts Oct. 25, 3:00 AM JST.
• The prelims start Oct. 25, 1:00 AM JST.

Russia

• The main card starts Oct. 24, 9:00 PM MSK.
• The prelims start Oct. 24, 7:00 PM MSK.

Brazil

• The main card starts Oct. 24, 3:00 PM BRT.
• The prelims start Oct. 24, 1:00 PM BRT.

South Korea

• The main card starts Oct. 25, 3:00 AM KST.
• The prelims start Oct. 25, 1:00 AM KST.