UFC 280 Start Time – What Time Is ‘Oliveira vs. Makhachev’?

UFC 280 is nearly upon us. We are just 2 years ago away from the PPV packed card. The card takes place in the Etihad Arena, Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on October 22nd. Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira are set to headline the main event. In the co-main, UFC bantamweight Aljamain Sterling will face T.J. Dillashaw in what promises to be a technical fight. These are just a few of the many great fights scheduled for UFC 280. You can view the complete UFC 280 fight card.

When is UFC 280

The event takes place Saturday, October 22, 2022 — 2 years ago. Etihad Arena, Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates plays host. In the US, you can watch the event on ESPN+ PPV.

What time does UFC 280 start?

The prelims start 10:00 AM and the main card at 2:00 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 280?

Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira 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 280 start time

United States

• The main card starts Oct. 22, 2:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT).
• The prelims start Oct. 22, 10:00 AM ET (8:00 AM PT).

UK & Ireland

• The main card starts Oct. 22, 7:00 PM GMT.
• The prelims start Oct. 22, 3:00 PM GMT.

Australia

• The main card starts Oct. 23, 5:00 AM AEDT.
• The prelims start Oct. 23, 1:00 AM AEDT.

Mexico

• The main card starts Oct. 22, 12:00 PM CST.
• The prelims start Oct. 22, 8:00 AM CST.

Canada

• The main card starts Oct. 22, 1:00 PM EST.
• The prelims start Oct. 22, 9:00 AM EST.

Hawaii

• The main card starts Oct. 22, 8:00 AM HST.
• The prelims start Oct. 22, 4:00 AM HST.

Japan

• The main card starts Oct. 23, 3:00 AM JST.
• The prelims start Oct. 22, 11:00 PM JST.

Russia

• The main card starts Oct. 22, 9:00 PM MSK.
• The prelims start Oct. 22, 5:00 PM MSK.

Brazil

• The main card starts Oct. 22, 3:00 PM BRT.
• The prelims start Oct. 22, 11:00 AM BRT.

South Korea

• The main card starts Oct. 23, 3:00 AM KST.
• The prelims start Oct. 22, 11:00 PM KST.