UFC 333 is on Saturday 24 October 2026 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The main card starts at 22:00 UAE time, and tickets run from AED 1,368 to AED 32,000 including VAT.
Alexander Volkanovski defends the featherweight title against Movsar Evloev, and Petr Yan defends the bantamweight title against Merab Dvalishvili.
UFC’s event page, the arena’s booking page and Wikipedia were all checked on 3 October 2026.
| Detail | What applies |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday 24 October 2026 |
| Venue | Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi |
| Main card | 22:00 UAE time, converted from UFC’s 2:00 pm Eastern listing |
| Title fights | Volkanovski vs Evloev (featherweight), Yan vs Dvalishvili (bantamweight) |
| Tickets | AED 1,368 to AED 32,000, VAT included, on public sale since 17 August per UFC |
UFC 333 start times in the UAE and abroad
UFC lists the times in US Eastern time: early prelims at 10:00 am, prelims at 12:00 pm and the main card at 2:00 pm. The UAE has no daylight saving and sits eight hours ahead of New York on that date. The conversions below are calculated, not listed by UFC.
| Where | Early prelims | Prelims | Main card |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | 18:00 | 20:00 | 22:00 |
| Saudi Arabia | 17:00 | 19:00 | 21:00 |
| India | 19:30 | 21:30 | 23:30 |
| UK | 15:00 | 17:00 | 19:00 |
| US Eastern (UFC’s listing) | 10:00 | 12:00 | 14:00 |
| US Pacific | 07:00 | 09:00 | 11:00 |
The UK is still on summer time that Saturday, because clocks go back on 25 October. Neither UFC nor the arena publishes a doors time, so check the Yas Island app before you plan the evening.
The UFC 333 fight card
Two title fights top the bill. Volkanovski defends the featherweight belt against the undefeated Evloev. Yan and Dvalishvili meet for a third time, after Dvalishvili won in March 2023 and Yan took the title back at UFC 323 in December 2025, according to Wikipedia.
The rest of the main card is Lone’er Kavanagh against Ramazan Temirov at flyweight and Alexander Volkov against Rizvan Kuniev at heavyweight. The preliminary card runs as follows:
- Azamat Murzakanov vs Dominick Reyes (light heavyweight)
- Nikita Krylov vs Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev (light heavyweight)
- Abusupiyan Magomedov vs Cameron Rowston (middleweight)
- Grant Dawson vs Nurullo Aliev (lightweight)
One bout has changed. Arnold Allen was booked against Aaron Pico, but Wikipedia says Allen withdrew with an injury and Losene Keita replaced him, citing MMA Junkie on 18 September. UFC’s own page still showed Allen against Pico on the main card when it was loaded on 3 October.
Wikipedia lists Pico against Keita among announced bouts not yet placed on the card, and more fights were added as late as 2 October. Expect the running order to move.
UFC 333 tickets and prices at Etihad Arena
Etihad Arena’s booking page lists eight seating categories, all with VAT included. The cheapest is Category 8 at AED 1,368, and Category 1 costs AED 32,000.
| Category | Price (AED, VAT included) |
|---|---|
| Category 1 | 32,000 |
| Category 2 | 25,000 |
| Category 3 | 18,000 |
| Category 4 | 14,735 |
| Category 5 | 7,893.75 |
| Category 6 | 4,210 |
| Category 7 | 2,420 |
| Category 8 | 1,368 |
Tickets are e-tickets held in the Yas Island app, and sales are final.
The page says there is no refund, transfer or exchange. The arena may also cancel tickets bought from unauthorised resellers, naming Viagogo and Dubizzle.
Flags of any kind are banned, country flags included. Bags larger than 30x30x15 are not allowed, a size the page gives without units, and there is no cloakroom or re-entry. Payments inside the venue are contactless only, and anyone under 16 needs an adult aged 21 or over.
VIP packages go through On Location, UFC’s official hospitality provider, according to Combat Press, with premium seating, weigh-in access and athlete meet-and-greets listed. Details sit at UFCVIP.com.
Abu Dhabi Showdown Week and where to watch
TradeArabia reported on 6 September that the week includes meet-and-greets, open workouts, a pre-fight press conference and public weigh-ins.
Power Slap 25 takes place on 23 October at Space42 Arena, per the same report, the day before UFC 333.
UFC’s event page names Paramount+ for all three segments, with the early prelims also on UFC Fight Pass. It does not name a UAE broadcaster, and we found none.
If you are coming from Dubai, the guide to getting from Dubai to Abu Dhabi compares the train, bus, car and taxi. The Yas Island guide covers the district around the arena.
Quick answers about UFC 333
What time is UFC 333 in the UAE?
The main card starts at 22:00 on Saturday 24 October, the prelims at 20:00 and the early prelims at 18:00. These are converted from UFC’s Eastern times.
Where is UFC 333 being held?
At Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. It is the 24th UFC event in the city, according to Wikipedia.
How much are UFC 333 tickets?
From AED 1,368 for Category 8 to AED 32,000 for Category 1, VAT included, on the arena’s booking page.
Who is fighting at UFC 333?
Volkanovski faces Evloev for the featherweight title, and Yan faces Dvalishvili for the bantamweight title. Kavanagh, Temirov, Volkov and Kuniev complete the main card.
The card has changed once since it was announced, so recheck the running order before the weekend. Last checked on 3 October 2026.
