UFC 261 Start Time – What Time Is ‘Usman vs. Masvidal 2’?

UFC 261 is almost here. We are just 3 years ago away from the PPV packed card. The card takes place in the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, USA on April 24th. Jorge Masvidal and Kamaru Usman are set to headline the main event. In the co-main, UFC strawweight Weili Zhang will face Rose Namajunas in what promises to be a fantastic fight. These are just a few of the many great fights scheduled for UFC 261. You can view the complete UFC 261 fight card.

When is UFC 261

The event takes place Saturday, April 24, 2021 — 3 years ago. VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, USA plays host. In the US, you can watch the event on ESPN+ PPV.

What time does UFC 261 start?

The early prelims start at 6:00 PM ET on ESPN2 and ESPN+. The prelims start 5:00 PM and the main card at 7:00 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 261?

Jorge Masvidal and Kamaru Usman will step in the Octagon at around 12:15 AM PM, depending on the outcome of the previous bouts.

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

UFC 261 start time

United States

• The main card starts Apr. 24, 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT).
• The prelims start Apr. 24, 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

UK & Ireland

• The main card starts Apr. 25, 3:00 AM GMT.
• The prelims start Apr. 25, 1:00 AM GMT.

Australia

• The main card starts Apr. 25, 1:00 PM AEDT.
• The prelims start Apr. 25, 11:00 AM AEDT.

Mexico

• The main card starts Apr. 24, 8:00 PM CST.
• The prelims start Apr. 24, 6:00 PM CST.

Canada

• The main card starts Apr. 24, 9:00 PM EST.
• The prelims start Apr. 24, 7:00 PM EST.

Hawaii

• The main card starts Apr. 24, 4:00 PM HST.
• The prelims start Apr. 24, 2:00 PM HST.

Japan

• The main card starts Apr. 25, 11:00 AM JST.
• The prelims start Apr. 25, 9:00 AM JST.

Russia

• The main card starts Apr. 25, 5:00 AM MSK.
• The prelims start Apr. 25, 3:00 AM MSK.

Brazil

• The main card starts Apr. 24, 11:00 PM BRT.
• The prelims start Apr. 24, 9:00 PM BRT.

South Korea

• The main card starts Apr. 25, 11:00 AM KST.
• The prelims start Apr. 25, 9:00 AM KST.