UFC 319 Main Card Start Times: US, UK, Australia and more.
The highly anticipated UFC 319 pay‑per‑view event, headlined by a middleweight title showdown between Dricus du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev, is set to deliver fireworks on Saturday, August 18, 2025. Although the event takes place locally in Chicago on Saturday, August 16, the main card action begins at 3:00 AM British Summer Time (BST) in the UK, making it an early Sunday morning spectacle for fans across the globe.
What time does UFC 319 start?
United States (ET/PT): Prime Time on Saturday Evening
In the United States, the main card airs during prime‑time on Saturday, August 16:
- 10:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)
- 7:00 PM Pacific Time (PT)
United Kingdom (BST): 3:00 AM on Sunday, August 17
For viewers in the United Kingdom and Ireland, the main card kicks off at 3:00 AM BST, early Sunday morning.
Australia: Monday Morning Thriller
Australian fans, particularly in Eastern Standard Time (AEST), will tune in on Monday, August 18, as the main card begins at 11:00 AM AEST.
Other Key Territories at a Glance
| Region | Local Start Time |
|---|---|
| UK / Ireland | 3:00 AM BST, Sunday, August 17 |
| United States | 10:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM PT, Saturday, August 16 |
| Australia (AEST) | 11:00 AM local time, Sunday, August 17 |
Additional global conversions (approximate):
- India (IST): 7:30 AM on Sunday
- Japan (JST): 8:00 AM on Sunday
- Brazil (BRT): 10:00 PM on Saturday
UFC 319 Main Card Start Times in the US
| U.S. Time Zone | Abbreviation | Corresponding Local Time |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time (Daylight) | EDT | 10:00 PM, Saturday, August 16 |
| Central Time (Daylight) | CDT | 9:00 PM, Saturday, August 16 |
| Mountain Time (Daylight) | MDT | 8:00 PM, Saturday, August 16 |
| Pacific Time (Daylight) | PDT | 7:00 PM, Saturday, August 16 |
| Alaska Time (Daylight) | AKDT | 6:00 PM, Saturday, August 16 |
| Hawaii–Aleutian Time (Standard) | HST | 5:00 PM, Saturday, August 16 |
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