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Benavidez vs Cieslak and Ortiz vs Thurman: start time and how to watch
Benavidez vs Cieslak: main event ring walks at about 11:00 pm ET on Saturday 5 December (10:00 pm CT, 8:00 pm PT), which is 04:00 UK time on Sunday and 3:00 pm on Sunday in Sydney. It is on DAZN in the UK and DAZN pay-per-view in the US.
David Benavidez puts his WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles on the line against WBC champion Michal Cieslak on Saturday 5 December 2026 at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. The pay-per-view main card starts at 8:00 pm ET (5:00 pm PT), which is 1:00 am UK time on Sunday. The main event is expected around 11:00 pm ET.
In the US it is a DAZN pay-per-view; the price is not announced yet.
Starts Saturday 5 December 2026Add to calendarTime card to shareBig times are in your own time zone.
The main card time comes from the promoter's listing. The ring walk time is an estimate.
The story
- Benavidez stopped Gilberto Ramirez in round 6 in May 2026 to win the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles. This is a homecoming fight in Arizona.
- Cieslak became full WBC champion in September 2026 and comes in on seven straight knockout wins.
- Co-main: unbeaten Vergil Ortiz Jr meets former champion Keith Thurman, both moving up to middleweight.
Benavidez vs Cieslak time in your country
| Where you are | PPV main card | Main event ring walks |
|---|---|---|
| Your time (UK) | ||
| At the venue (Glendale, Arizona) | Sat 5 Dec, 18:00 | Sat 5 Dec, 21:00 |
| UK & Ireland (London, Dublin, GMT) | Sun 6 Dec, 01:00 | Sun 6 Dec, 04:00 |
| Central Europe | Sun 6 Dec, 02:00 | Sun 6 Dec, 05:00 |
| Nigeria (Lagos, WAT) | Sun 6 Dec, 02:00 | Sun 6 Dec, 05:00 |
| US & Canada Eastern | Sat 5 Dec, 8:00 pm | Sat 5 Dec, 11:00 pm |
| US Central | Sat 5 Dec, 7:00 pm | Sat 5 Dec, 10:00 pm |
| US Mountain | Sat 5 Dec, 6:00 pm | Sat 5 Dec, 9:00 pm |
| US Pacific | Sat 5 Dec, 5:00 pm | Sat 5 Dec, 8:00 pm |
| Mexico City | Sat 5 Dec, 7:00 pm | Sat 5 Dec, 10:00 pm |
| Brazil (São Paulo) | Sat 5 Dec, 22:00 | Sun 6 Dec, 01:00 |
| Argentina | Sat 5 Dec, 22:00 | Sun 6 Dec, 01:00 |
| South Africa (SAST) and Central Africa (CAT) | Sun 6 Dec, 03:00 | Sun 6 Dec, 06:00 |
| Saudi Arabia and East Africa (Nairobi) | Sun 6 Dec, 04:00 | Sun 6 Dec, 07:00 |
| UAE | Sun 6 Dec, 05:00 | Sun 6 Dec, 08:00 |
| India (IST) | Sun 6 Dec, 6:30 am | Sun 6 Dec, 9:30 am |
| Philippines & Malaysia | Sun 6 Dec, 9:00 am | Sun 6 Dec, 12:00 pm |
| Australia (Sydney, AEDT) | Sun 6 Dec, 12:00 pm | Sun 6 Dec, 3:00 pm |
| New Zealand | Sun 6 Dec, 2:00 pm | Sun 6 Dec, 5:00 pm |
- In Poland: main event ring walks at about 05:00 CET on Sunday 6 December.
- In Mexico: main event ring walks at about 10:00 pm on Saturday 5 December (Mexico City time).
Benavidez vs Cieslak fight card and undercard
- David Benavidez vs Michal CieslakCruiserweight · WBA, WBO and WBC titles, 12 rounds
- Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Keith ThurmanMiddleweight · 12 rounds (co-main)
- Emiliano Vargas vs opponent to be announcedSuper lightweight · 10 rounds
- Nikita Tszyu vs opponent to be announcedSuper welterweight · 8 rounds
- Marco Romero vs opponent to be announced8 rounds
Every date still to come is on the Boxing schedule upcoming fights and ring walk times page.
Head to head
| Benavidez | Cieslak | |
|---|---|---|
| 32-0 (26 KOs) | Record | 28-2 (22 KOs) |
| 29 | Age | 37 |
| USA (Phoenix, Arizona) | From | Poland |
| 6ft 1in (185 cm) | Height | 6ft 3in (191 cm) |
| 74.5in (189 cm) | Reach | 79in (201 cm) |
| Orthodox | Stance | Orthodox |
Where to watch Benavidez vs Cieslak
| Country | Where to watch | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| All countries | VVOLTIX Ad Every sport and every channel in one IPTV subscription: 55,000+ live channels from 80+ countries, PPV and events included | From $6.66 a month for all of it. Free trial, no card |
| United States | DAZN pay-per-view | Price not announced yet |
| UK | DAZN | Not announced yet |
| Rest of the world | DAZN | Not announced yet |
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Quick answers
- What time is Benavidez vs Cieslak in the UK?
- PPV main card: 1:00 am on Sunday 6 December. Main event ring walks (expected): 4:00 am on Sunday 6 December. Ring walks move with the fights before them, so tune in early.
- What time is Benavidez vs Cieslak in the US?
- PPV main card: 8:00 pm on Saturday 5 December ET. Main event ring walks (expected): 11:00 pm on Saturday 5 December ET. On the West Coast: 8:00 pm on Saturday 5 December PT.
- What time is Benavidez vs Cieslak in Australia?
- PPV main card: 12:00 pm on Sunday 6 December in Sydney. Main event ring walks (expected): 3:00 pm on Sunday 6 December in Sydney.
- Where is Benavidez vs Cieslak?
- At Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
- How can I watch Benavidez vs Cieslak?
- In the US on DAZN pay-per-view (the price is not announced yet). Elsewhere on DAZN.