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What channel is UFC 302 on tonight? How to watch, buy Makhachev vs. Poirier 2024 fight on pay-per-view

2024-06-01
6 min read
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UFC 302 takes place Saturday night from Newark. If necessary, the lightweight title between Islam Makhachev (25-1 MMA) and Dustin Poirier (30-8, 1 NC MMA) will be contested across five rounds. 

The fight is Makhachev's third title defense as he puts his 13-fight unbeaten streak on the line. Meanwhile, for Poirier, it is his third attempt at obtaining lightweight gold, having previously lost to ex-champions to Charles Oliveira and Khabib Nurmagomedov is his first two opportunities. Despite being 2-2 across his last four outings, Poirier did enough to earn a title shot by virtue of a victory against Benoit Saint-Denis in March, coupled with Max Holloway's upset against Justin Gaethje at UFC 300.

WATCH: UFC 302: Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier, exclusively on ESPN+

Elsewhere, the co-main event features a highly anticipated middleweight bout between Sean Strickland and Paulo Costa. Both men look to move one step closer to a title shot. Strickland lost his middleweight title in January, while Costa last sniffed a title fight a few years ago.

The 12-fight card features a variety of veterans and prospects, making for an exciting pay-per-view offering to begin the month of June.

What channel is UFC 302 on today? Schedule & more for Makhachev vs. Poirier

Country Date Channel + Live Stream (main card)
United States Saturday, June 1 ESPN PPV
Canada Saturday, June 1 Sportsnet+, DAZN, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass, Rumble, YouTube
United Kingdom Sunday, June 2 discovery+
Australia Sunday, June 2 Main Event Kayo Sports, UFC Fight Pass

UFC 302: Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier PPV price: How much does UFC 302 cost?

In the U.S., the UFC 302 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. The PPV price for UFC 302 is $79.99 for current subscribers. But here's the good news: new subscribers can pay a bundle price of $134.98 for the UFC 302 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers more than 30 percent savings. And if you purchased the fight on or before May 27, you received a $10 discount, saving money in the process.

In the UK, the main card will be shown on TNT Sports Box Office and cost £19.99.

Product Prices
ESPN+ Monthly Subscription $10.99/mo
ESPN+ Annual Subscription $109.99/yr
The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported $14.99/mo
The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads $24.99/mo
UFC PPV Standalone $79.99 each
UFC PPV Package (UFC PPV & ESPN+ Annual) $134.98, then $109.99/year
UFC PPV & The Disney Bundle

$79.99, then $14.99/mo

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What time is UFC 302: Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier today?

The early prelims begin at 6 p.m. ET, followed by the traditional prelims at 8 p.m. ET, before transitioning to pay-per-view action at 10 p.m. ET. Check out the various times depending on your region.

Region Date Early Prelims Start Time Prelims Start Time Main Card Start Time Main Event Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (ET) Saturday, June 1 6 p.m. ET 8 p.m. ET 10 p.m. ET 12:15 a.m. ET (Sun morn)
USA and Canada (PT) Saturday, June 1 3 p.m. PT 5 p.m. PT 7 p.m. PT 9:15 p.m. PT 
UK and Ireland Sunday, June 2 11 p.m. BST (Sat night) 1 a.m. BST 3 a.m. BST 5:15 a.m. BST
Australia Sunday, June 2 8 a.m. AEST 10 a.m. AEST 12 p.m. AEST 2:15 p.m. AEST