UFC Fight Night returns to Paris on Saturday, September 5, 2026, with Dan Hooker facing French star Salahdine Parnasse in the lightweight main event.
Officially titled UFC Fight Night: Hooker vs. Parnasse, the event takes place at Accor Arena in Paris, France. The card features 14 fights, several prominent French competitors and Parnasse’s highly anticipated UFC debut.
Here is everything you need to know about where to watch UFC Fight Night Paris, when the action begins and who is competing.
How to watch UFC Fight Night Paris
Viewers in the United States can watch the UFC Paris prelims and main card live on Paramount+.
A subscription to Paramount+ is required. Availability may differ outside the United States, so international viewers should consult the UFC’s local broadcast listings before the event.
UFC Paris start times
- Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Venue: Accor Arena
- Location: Paris, France
- Prelims: 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT
- Main card: 3 p.m. ET / noon PT
- Paris local time: 6 p.m. prelims / 9 p.m. main card
- U.S. streaming service: Paramount+
Fans should open the Paramount+ app or website shortly before the scheduled start in case the broadcast includes additional pre-fight coverage.
UFC Fight Night Paris main event
Dan Hooker meets Salahdine Parnasse in a compelling lightweight headliner.
Hooker brings extensive UFC experience into the matchup. The New Zealander has competed against many of the lightweight division’s leading names and is known for an aggressive style that regularly produces entertaining fights.
Parnasse enters the UFC as one of Europe’s most highly regarded fighters. The former two-division KSW champion arrives with a 23-2 professional record and 15 finishes, according to the UFC’s official event preview. Fighting in front of a French crowd gives him a major stage for his promotional debut.
The matchup presents an intriguing contrast: Hooker’s years of UFC experience against Parnasse’s momentum, versatility and home-country support.
UFC Paris full fight card
Main card
- Lightweight: Dan Hooker vs. Salahdine Parnasse
- Lightweight: Farès Ziam vs. Axel Sola
- Middleweight: Michael “Venom” Page vs. Nursulton Ruziboev
- Welterweight: Daniil Donchenko vs. Punahele Soriano
- Featherweight: Morgan Charrière vs. Felipe Lima
- Featherweight: Losene Keita vs. Muhammad Naimov
Preliminary card
- Heavyweight: Mario Pinto vs. Ryan Spann
- Featherweight: Kurtis Campbell vs. Trevor Peek
- Light heavyweight: Oumar Sy vs. Modestas Bukauskas
- Featherweight: Nathaniel Wood vs. Mairon Santos
- Flyweight: Michael Aljarouj vs. Fabia Sintes
- Women’s bantamweight: Nora Cornolle vs. Klaudia Sygula
- Middleweight: Matthieu Letho Duclos vs. Luis Felipe Dias
- Women’s strawweight: Delphine Benouaich vs. Sofia Montenegro
The bout order and lineup remain subject to change.
UFC Paris fights to watch
Farès Ziam vs. Axel Sola
French lightweights Farès Ziam and Axel Sola meet in the co-main event. Ziam returns to compete before his home crowd, while Sola seeks his first UFC victory.
Michael Page vs. Nursulton Ruziboev
Michael “Venom” Page brings his creative and unpredictable striking style into a middleweight contest against Nursulton Ruziboev. Their physical dimensions and finishing ability make this one of the most intriguing matchups on the card.
Morgan Charrière vs. Felipe Lima
French favorite Morgan Charrière faces Felipe Lima in a featherweight bout. Charrière should receive one of the evening’s loudest receptions, but Lima represents a dangerous test.
Losene Keita vs. Muhammad Naimov
Losene Keita and Muhammad Naimov meet in another significant featherweight contest. Naimov brings greater UFC experience, while Keita will look to make a statement on a European stage.
Is UFC Fight Night Paris on pay-per-view?
No. UFC Fight Night: Hooker vs. Parnasse is not listed as a traditional UFC pay-per-view event. In the United States, both the prelims and main card are scheduled to stream on Paramount+ for subscribers.
Can you watch UFC Paris on UFC Fight Pass?
Broadcast rights vary by location. UFC Fight Pass may carry the event—or selected portions of it—in some international markets, but Paramount+ is the officially listed U.S. streaming destination. Check the UFC watch schedule for the options available in your country.
What time does Hooker vs. Parnasse start?
The UFC Paris main card begins at 3 p.m. ET, but the exact walkout time for Dan Hooker vs. Salahdine Parnasse will depend on the duration of the preceding fights.
The main event will likely begin later in the afternoon in the United States and late in the evening in Paris. Viewers who do not want to miss it should tune in when the main card starts.
UFC Fight Night Paris FAQ
When is UFC Fight Night Paris?
UFC Fight Night Paris takes place Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Where is UFC Paris being held?
The event will be held at Accor Arena in Paris, France.
Who is fighting in the UFC Paris main event?
Dan Hooker faces Salahdine Parnasse in a lightweight main event.
Where can I watch UFC Paris in the United States?
The prelims and main card are scheduled to stream live on Paramount+.
What time does the UFC Paris main card begin?
The main card starts at 3 p.m. ET, noon PT and 9 p.m. local time in Paris.
How many fights are on the UFC Paris card?
The latest official UFC lineup contains 14 scheduled fights. The card can change because of injuries, medical issues or other late developments.
All times and matchups were accurate as of August 31, 2026. Viewers should check the official UFC event page on fight day for late schedule or lineup changes.