The UFC lightweight throne is once again up for grabs. With Islam Makhachev vacating the title to move up to welterweight, the door is now open for a new king—and two of the most electrifying fighters in the world are ready to seize the moment. Ilia Topuria, the undefeated Georgian-Spaniard phenom, takes on former champion and submission artist Charles Oliveira in a high-stakes showdown for the vacant lightweight belt at UFC 317, this Saturday, June 28, live from the iconic T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Here’s everything U.S. fans need to know about how, when, and where to watch UFC 317, plus a breakdown of the full card and why this could be one of the most important fight nights of 2024.

How to Watch UFC 317 in the United States
For fans across the U.S., UFC 317 will be available through the usual combination of ESPN and streaming platforms, with various start times depending on your time zone.
Early Prelims
- Available on ESPN+, Disney+, and UFC Fight Pass
- Start time: 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT
Prelims
- Available on ESPN News, FX, ESPN+, and Disney+
- Start time: 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Main Card (PPV)
- Exclusively on ESPN+ Pay-Per-View
- PPV Price: $79.99 (ESPN+ subscription required)
- Start time: 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Whether you’re watching from the East Coast or tuning in early on the West Coast, ESPN+ remains the only way to legally stream the full main card live in the U.S.
Main Event: Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira
This lightweight title fight is dripping with storylines.
- Ilia Topuria (-450 favorite): The 27-year-old Topuria has surged into superstardom after dismantling Josh Emmett in June 2023. With crisp boxing, exceptional takedown defense, and the confidence of an uncrowned king, many see “El Matador” as the future face of the UFC. This is his moment to prove it.
- Charles Oliveira (+325 underdog): “Do Bronx” has been here before. The former champ owns wins over Dustin Poirier, Michael Chandler, and Justin Gaethje, and is tied for the most submissions in UFC history. After a frustrating injury forced him out of a previous fight with Makhachev, Oliveira is back—and hungry.
UFC 317 Full Fight Card
Main Card – 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT (PPV)
- Ilia Topuria (-450) vs. Charles Oliveira (+325) — Vacant UFC Lightweight Title
- Alexandre Pantoja (-250) vs. Kai Kara-France (+200) — UFC Flyweight Title
- Beneil Dariush (-110) vs. Renato Moicano (-110) — Lightweight
- Brandon Royval (EVEN) vs. Joshua Van (-120) — Flyweight
- Payton Talbott (-150) vs. Felipe Lima (-180) — Bantamweight
Prelims – 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT (ESPN/ESPN+/FX)
- Jack Hermansson (+190) vs. Gregory Rodrigues (-235) — Middleweight
- Hyder Amil (+135) vs. Jose Miguel Delgado (-170) — Featherweight
- Viviane Araujo (+210) vs. Tracy Cortez (-260) — Women’s Flyweight
- Terrance McKinney (-175) vs. Viacheslav Borshchev (+145) — Lightweight
Early Prelims – 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT (ESPN+/UFC Fight Pass)
- Niko Price (+1000) vs. Jacobe Smith (-3000) — Welterweight
- Jhonata Diniz (-370) vs. Alvin Hines (+280) — Heavyweight
- Christopher Ewert (+125) vs. Jackson McVey (-150) — Middleweight
What time and where to watch UFC 317: Topuria vs Oliveira in Canada?
Fans in Canada will be able to watch the UFC 317 preliminary fights starting at 6pm ET (3pm PT) via UFC Fight Pass.
The UFC 317 preliminary card begins at 8pm ET (5pm PT) and can be seen on Sportsnet and TVA Sports; while the main events begin at 10pm ET (7pm PT) and will only be streamed on UFC Fight Pass, Sportsnet+, Rogers, Telus, Bell, Indigo, Eastlink, Cogeco, SaskTel, DAZN, Rumble and YouTube.
What time and where to watch UFC 317: Oliveira vs Topuria in the UK and Ireland?
Fans in the UK will be able to watch the UFC 317 preliminary fights starting at 11pm BST via UFC Fight Pass.
The UFC 317 preliminary fight card begins on Sunday, June 29 at 1am BST and will be available to watch on UFC Fight Pass, TNT Sports and Discovery+; while the main events begin at 3am BST and will only stream on TNT Sports and Discovery+.
