The UFC comes back from its extended six-week break/vacation to start 2026 with a bang. The first card of the year – unlike 2025 – is a numbered event (formerly pay-per-view), UFC 324, which features a stacked card full of some of the most memorable names in the sport.

UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett (Jan. 24) In the first card of 2026, UFC 324 kicks off in Las Vegas […]

Derrick Lewis is now tied with Andrei Arlovski for most losses via knockout in UFC history after being stopped by Waldo Cortes-Acosta at UFC 324.

After a six-week hiatus, the 2026 UFC schedule of 43 planned events kicks off in January with two cards that feature two championship fights and a host of others with major implications across its 11 divisions. Below is a look at what's on tap for January.

Complete schedule and viewing information so you can watch UFC 324 live in Las Vegas on Saturday in the debut numbered event on Paramount+

Check out all of the UFC’s confirmed fights for 2026, below (cards subject to change; ‘C’ denotes champion; all main events and title fights are five rounds):

On Saturday night in Las Vegas, the UFC kicked off its 2026 schedule with its first major event of the year, UFC 324. On the main card of the event, fan-favorite heavy hitter Derrick Lewis returned for a clash with fellow top-10 fighter Waldo Cortes Acosta.

Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett by unanimous decision to win the interim lightweight title at UFC 324 LAS VEGAS -- One of the storylines entering UFC 324 was whether Justin Gaethje would retire after facing Paddy Pimblett on Saturday night.