What time do McGregor and Holloway walk out at UFC 329?
Conor McGregor and Max Holloway are expected to walk to the UFC 329 cage at roughly 11:25 p.m. ET (8:25 p.m. PT / 4:25 a.m. BST Sunday), about two and a half hours after the main card starts at 9 p.m. ET, though timing can shift with earlier fights. The pelea mcgregor headlines International Fight Week in Las Vegas after a five-year layoff.
Key Takeaways
- McGregor vs Holloway 2 cage walks are projected near 11:25 p.m. ET, per DAZN, but depend on undercard pace.
- UFC 329 main card begins at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT) from T-Mobile Arena; early prelims start at 5 p.m. ET.
- Holloway enters as the betting favorite (~-200) in a welterweight rematch 13 years after their first meeting.
- Ticket sales surpassed $25 million, a UFC record Dana White tied to the Conor McGregor effect.
- U.S. and Latin American streams air on Paramount+, not pay-per-view.
What Time Do McGregor and Holloway Walk Out?
DAZN lists approximate main-event ring walks at 11:25 p.m. ET / 8:25 p.m. PT / 4:25 a.m. BST on Sunday, with a note that schedules are subject to change. That window assumes the main card kicks off at 9 p.m. ET as planned.
For Mexico City viewers, Sports Illustrated reports the main card starts at 7 p.m. local time (9 p.m. ET), putting walkouts near 9:25 p.m. CDMX if the card runs on schedule. Only the main event is scheduled for five rounds, which helps keep the broadcast on pace.
Why Does UFC 329 Matter Beyond the Schedule?
McGregor returns nearly five years after breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in July 2021. Holloway, a former featherweight champion, is favored at roughly -200 because he stayed active while McGregor sat out, according to Sports Illustrated.
El Nuevo Herald reports UFC 329 already broke the promotion's ticket-sales record, topping $25 million and beating the $22 million mark set at the Sphere. Dana White told ESPN the Conor McGregor effect is enormous and that Las Vegas is buzzing for the return.
How Can US and UK Fans Watch Tonight?
Paramount+ carries the full UFC 329 card in the United States and Latin America, including early prelims at 5 p.m. ET and prelims at 7 p.m. ET, per Sports Illustrated. CBS aired a one-hour weigh-in special on Friday night.
UK viewers can order the event on TNT Sports Box Office, while DAZN notes select territories offer the card on DAZN PPV. For recovery and performance context around elite comebacks, see our Longevity & Biohacking coverage.
What Should Fans Expect From McGregor's Return?
The rematch closes a 13-year gap since McGregor beat Holloway by unanimous decision in 2013. This welterweight bout runs five rounds at T-Mobile Arena on a 13-fight card featuring co-main Benoît Saint-Denis vs. Paddy Pimblett, per Sports Illustrated.
McGregor has said two UFC fights remain on his contract, including this one and another slated for April 2027. Whether the myth still matches the man in the cage is the question millions paid record ticket prices to answer.