The Ultimate Fighting Championship is officially making its triumphant return to Toronto to kick off its slate of numbered pay-per-view events for the year 2027. In a move that marks a massive shift for combat sports broadcasting in the country, Canadian fight fans will no longer be required to purchase the main card separately through traditional pay-per-view channels.
UFC 336 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 30, bringing world-class mixed martial arts back to the iconic Scotiabank Arena. Beyond the action inside the Octagon, the event will stand out as a milestone for the promotion: it marks the very first time that the main card of a numbered UFC event will air live on Paramount+ in Canada. For local subscribers, access to the high-stakes main card will be included at no additional cost, fundamentally changing how Canadian audiences consume premium MMA events.
While the promotion has not yet announced any official fights or matchups for the upcoming card, anticipation is already building among the fan base.
"I’m excited to partner with the Ministry of Sport and bring UFC back to Toronto," said UFC President and CEO Dana White. "I love Canada, and Toronto has been home to some of the biggest moments in UFC history. It’s always incredible to put on an event there, and I am excited to get back next year."
For fans eager to secure their seats inside the arena, tickets will officially go on sale to the general public on Friday, November 20, starting at 10 a.m. ET. Purchases through Ticketmaster Canada will be subject to a strict limit of eight tickets per person to ensure fair access for the wider community.
Prior to the general public onsale, several exclusive windows will be available for dedicated supporters. Members of the UFC Fight Club will receive access to an initial presale beginning on Wednesday, November 18, at 10 a.m. ET. Following that, registered UFC newsletter subscribers will have the opportunity to participate in a second presale starting on Thursday, November 19, at 10 a.m. ET. Fans looking to stay ahead of the curve can also register for continuous event updates and future bout announcements by visiting the dedicated portal at UFC.com/Toronto.
The return of the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization to Ontario is part of a broader, developing partnership between the UFC and the Ontario Ministry of Sport. In an effort to revitalize and bolster the local economy through major sporting exhibitions, the provincial government has implemented strategic regulatory and financial changes designed to actively attract additional combat-sports events to the region. These proactive measures include the complete elimination of gate fees and a reduction in administrative and operational costs for event promoters.
"Sport tourism is a major economic driver for Ontario, and we are thrilled to welcome some of the sport’s top athletes back to our province," said Ontario Minister of Sport Brian Saunderson.
Menurut Saunderson, these forward-thinking policy changes are specifically crafted to position Ontario as one of the most competitive and attractive jurisdictions in all of North America for hosting major combat-sports events. By trimming financial red tape, the province hopes to cement its status as a premier global destination for high-profile athletic entertainment.
This upcoming engagement will further extend Toronto’s rich and storied history with the promotion. When the Octagon doors lock for UFC 336, it will officially mark the eighth time the city has hosted a UFC event, continuing a long-standing love affair between Toronto and elite mixed martial arts.
Over the years, the city has played host to some of the most legendary championship fights in the history of the sport, featuring iconic titleholders such as Georges St-Pierre, Jon Jones, José Aldo, Valentina Shevchenko, and Max Holloway. Among these historic milestones, Toronto was famously the site of UFC 129 in April 2011. That landmark event saw Canadian hero Georges St-Pierre successfully defend his welterweight championship against veteran contender Jake Shields inside the Rogers Centre, drawing a then-record UFC crowd of 55,724 fans that stood as a testament to the country’s passionate fanbase.
Canada’s deep-rooted relationship with the promotion officially commenced at UFC 83 in Montreal in April 2008, an unforgettable night that established the country as one of the most vibrant international markets for the sport. In the nearly two decades since that inaugural Canadian event, the UFC has staged a total of 38 events across 11 different Canadian cities, fostering a generations-long appreciation for martial arts.
The transition to broadcasting UFC 336 on Paramount+ represents a monumental shift for Canadian viewers who have spent years navigating traditional broadcast landscapes. Historically, numbered UFC events have placed their high-profile main cards behind an expensive, separate pay-per-view purchase on top of existing television packages or streaming subscriptions. By integrating the main card directly into the Paramount+ platform at no extra charge for current subscribers, the partnership aims to expand viewership and make premier MMA events significantly more accessible to households across the country.
As preparations ramp up for January, the promotion has indicated that it will announce the event’s marquee main event, supporting bouts, and the complete broadcast schedule in the coming weeks. With government backing, a historic new streaming format, and a passionate local fanbase ready to fill the arena, UFC 336 is shaping up to be a landmark night for Canadian mixed martial arts.
