UFC 324 (Gaethje vs. Pimblett) main card kicks off 9 p.m. ET on Jan. 24 in Las Vegas — prime-time U.S. wagering should tighten lines, while UK bettors face a 2 a.m. start and Australians get a Sunday afternoon card. Betting take: expect heavier pregame money in the U.S.; live bettors in Australia may find better prop value and slower line movement for in-play opportunities.
UFC 324 Preview — Gaethje vs. Pimblett and the Global Start Times
The UFC returns to T‑Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, with Justin Gaethje facing Paddy Pimblett in the headliner. For fans and bettors alike, knowing the exact start times by region shapes viewing plans and betting strategy — from pre-match markets to in-play prop opportunities.
Main card start times (global conversions)
U.S. TV windows
Main card: 9:00 p.m. ET / 8:00 p.m. CT / 7:00 p.m. MT / 6:00 p.m. PT Prelims: 7:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. PT) Early prelims: 5:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. PT)
UK and Europe
Main card: 2:00 a.m. GMT (Sunday, Jan. 25) — prelims begin around midnight. European viewers should expect the main card in the early hours, affecting live-betting windows and late-night prop markets.
Australia
Main card: Sunday afternoon — 1:00 p.m. AEDT (Sydney/Melbourne), 12:00 p.m. AEST (Brisbane), 10:00 a.m. AWST (Perth). Australia gets one of the most convenient daytime slots among numbered UFC events, making in-play betting more accessible for local punters.
City-by-city quick reference for SEO
North America
Los Angeles (PT) — 6:00 p.m. Sat, Jan. 24 Denver (MT) — 7:00 p.m. Sat, Jan. 24 Chicago (CT) — 8:00 p.m. Sat, Jan. 24 New York / Toronto (ET) — 9:00 p.m. Sat, Jan. 24
Europe & Middle East
London / Dublin (GMT) — 2:00 a.m. Sun, Jan. 25 Paris / Berlin / Rome (CET) — 3:00 a.m. Sun, Jan. 25 Dubai — 6:00 a.m. Sun, Jan. 25
Asia & Oceania
Bangkok — 9:00 a.m. Sun, Jan. 25 Singapore / Hong Kong / Shanghai — 10:00 a.m. Sun, Jan. 25 Tokyo / Seoul — 11:00 a.m. Sun, Jan. 25 Sydney — 1:00 p.m. Sun, Jan. 25 Auckland — 3:00 p.m. Sun, Jan. 25
Betting implications and strategy
Heavy U.S. prime-time viewership typically drives larger pregame handle, which can compress odds and remove value sooner in favorites vs. underdogs markets. UK bettors facing a 2 a.m. start often see thinner late-night liquidity on niche props; fatigue can widen spreads on smaller markets. Australian midday starts provide solid windows for in-play bettors — slower early betting flow and clearer action patterns may create exploitable prop angles, especially on rounds and striking stats.
Practical tips for punters
Bet early for markets expected to draw heavy U.S. volume if you seek pregame value. Use Australian daytime in-play windows to target round/prop bets where the market may move slower. Watch for line compression on the main-event favorite as U.S. handle builds; consider diversifying into less-public props if you anticipate a popular public lean.
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UFC 324 takes over T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, with Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett headlining the night. If you are planning your watch party, the key is locking in the U.S. start times first, then converting to your local time zone. The UFC has confirmed a 9 p.m. ET [...]
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