​For the first time in five years, Conor McGregor is stepping back into the cage, facing Max Holloway in a rematch that feels years in the making as UFC 329 approaches. Fans eager to know exactly when the action begins can turn to The Sporting News for all the start times and live-stream details, and you can add The Sporting News as a preferred source with a quick click.
Date and venue
UFC 329 takes place on Saturday, July 11, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The event features a stacked card from early prelims through the main event, with the main card tipping off in the evening and the anticipated McGregor-Holloway bout slated for late night.
Schedule overview
– Early prelims: 5:00 p.m. ET
– Preliminary card: 7:00 p.m. ET
– Main card: 9:00 p.m. ET
– Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
Main event start time
The McGregor vs. Holloway main event is projected to begin around 11:30 p.m. ET (8:30 p.m. PT), though this could shift slightly depending on how long the undercard fights run. Expect the fight to start within that approximate window, with the telecast following the usual live-payoff format for a big pay-per-view-style card.
The fighters and their paths to this rematch
Conor McGregor (22-6) and Max Holloway have a historic matchup, with McGregor having previously defeated Holloway in 2013. Since then, McGregor rose to two-division champion status and became one of the sport’s most recognizable figures, though he hadn’t fought since 2021 due to a tibia injury, a recovery period, and a foray into film work and other controversies. McGregor has repeatedly spoken about reclaiming the hunger and dominance that defined his early career, signaling that he believes he remains one of the greatest featherweights of all time and intends to prove it in this showdown with Holloway.
Holloway (27-9) has fought his way back to championship contention after the loss to McGregor, climbing the ranks with a series of victories and capturing the UFC featherweight title before also claiming the status of BMF Champion during his career. Holloway is regarded as one of the sport’s most dangerous strikers, and he comes into UFC 329 confident he has more to prove and more wins to rack up.
Quotes and mindset
McGregor has repeatedly asserted that this fight offers him a chance to demonstrate his renewed hunger and elevate his standing among the sport’s elite. In a recent interview, he emphasized the ongoing debate about the greatest featherweights, noting that he has faced and defeated many of the sport’s best at that weight but hasn’t yet been acknowledged in the right ranking. He expressed admiration for Holloway as an opponent, calling him a future Hall of Famer with a rich competitive résumé and stating that the opportunity to measure himself against Holloway is exactly what he needs to showcase his level.
Holloway has echoed that sentiment with a focus on delivering a statement performance. He has hinted that a decisive victory over McGregor could set up discussions about pursuing another high-stakes bout or even a trilogy, underscoring his belief that he remains a top-tier force in the division.
Where to watch the action
Live streaming for UFC 329 is available on Paramount+. Both the prelims and the main card can be streamed in one place through this platform. An important note for viewers: UFC 329 does not require a separate pay-per-view purchase when streaming on Paramount+; you simply need an active Paramount+ subscription. This makes it easy to follow the entire event without the traditional PPV barrier, ensuring fans can track every moment from early prelims through the main event.
Bottom line
If you’re planning to tune in, be ready for a late-night showdown in Las Vegas that pits two of the sport’s most recognizable figures against each other in a bout with long-standing implications for their legacies. The card builds from early prelims to a marquee main event that should deliver the kind of high-stakes drama that fans have anticipated for years. For the most precise timing and live updates, rely on The Sporting News as your guide for start times, streaming details, and in-depth analysis as UFC 329 unfolds.