In case you didn’t already know, UFC fights are no longer going to be following a PPV model. All future fights are going to be available via a Paramount+ subscription in 2026 and beyond, starting with UFC 324. Getting access to the upcoming showdown between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett is easier and cheaper than it’s ever been.
The streaming model is quite a bit different than it was for previous PPV fights via ESPN’s streaming service. Any of the Paramount+ plans will get you access to the fight live (or on demand afterwards), with the most affordable option being $8.99 per month. Paramount just recently increased prices in January, but it’s still way more affordable than the original PPV model.
How to Stream UFC 324 for Free Online
If you don’t want to pay for a full Paramount+ subscription to watch UFC fights, there is thankfully still one free option available to you. The overall best option for streaming for free is actually a Walmart+ free trial. Paramount+ actually killed its own seven-day free trial just over a week ago, but you can still get 30 days of a Paramount+ Essential subscription for free if you sign up for Walmart+. One of the biggest benefits of a Walmart+ subscription is access to Paramount+ or Peacock Premium. You can choose either one of those services and switch between them every 90 days. You can cancel your free trial any time within the first 30 days and pay nothing.
Paramount+ Subscription Plans
Paramount Plus Essential $8.99/month$89.99/yearParamount Plus Premium$13.99/month$139.99/year
If you’re looking to sign up for a Paramount+ subscription rather than opting for a free trial, there are unfortunately very few Paramount+ deals currently available. Your best bet is to opt for the annual subscription to save a bit of cash per month or see if you’re eligible for a student discount.
UFC 324 Start Time and Schedule
UFC 324 is split up into three different fight cards: Early Prelims, Prelims, and the Main Card. The final fight of the night is the lightweight interim title bout between Justin Gaethje an Paddy Pimblett, which takes place after a few other fights on the Main Card. Here’s a quick breakdown of the UFC 324 schedule for Saturday, January 24:
Early Prelims – 2 PM PST
Adam Fugitt vs. Ty Miller – Welterweight boutRicky Turcios vs. Cameron Smotherman – Bantamweight boutJosh Hokit vs. Denzel Freeman – Heavyweight boutMichael Johnson vs. Alexander Hernandez – Lightweight boutAlex Perz vs. Charles Johnson – Flyweight bout
Prelims – 4 PM PST
Nikita Krylov vs. Modestas Bukauskas – Light Heavywight boutAteba Gautier vs. Andrey Pulyaev – Middleweight boutUmar Nurmagomedov vs. Deiveson Figueiredo – Bantamweight bout
Main Card – 6 PM PST
Arnold Allen vs. Jean Silva – Featherweight boutNatalia Silva vs. Rose Namajunas – Women’s Flyweight boutWaldo Cortes Acosta vs. Derrick Lewis – Heavyweight boutSean O’Malley vs. Song Yadong – Bantamweight boutJustin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett- Lightweight Interim Title bout
Looking for future UFC fights? Check out the full UFC schedule directly from the CBS Sports website for additional details.
