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Canelo vs Mbilli: start time, ring walk time and where to watch
Canelo vs Mbilli: main event ring walks at about 8:00 pm ET on Saturday 31 October (7:00 pm CT, 5:00 pm PT), which is midnight UK time on Sunday and 11:00 am on Sunday in Sydney. It is on DAZN pay-per-view in the UK and the US.
Canelo Alvarez challenges Christian Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight title on Saturday 31 October 2026 in Riyadh. Fight night starts at 9:00 pm Riyadh time, which is 6:00 pm UK and 2:00 pm ET. The main event time is not official yet: reports put the ring walks at about 3:00 am in Riyadh, which is midnight UK, 8:00 pm ET and 5:00 pm PT on Saturday.
It is a DAZN pay-per-view: $79.99 in the US and £24.99 in the UK, or included with DAZN Ultimate. In Mexico the fight is free to air on Azteca 7.
Starts Saturday 31 October 2026Add to calendarTime card to shareBig times are in your own time zone.
Riyadh Season's fight-week schedule starts fight night at 9:00 pm Riyadh time. The main event time is not official yet: reports put it at about 3:00 am Riyadh time (midnight UK), and some UK outlets expect about 10:00 pm UK. Ring walks move with the undercard, so tune in early.
The story
- Canelo has not fought since losing a unanimous decision to Terence Crawford in Las Vegas on 13 September 2025. He had surgery on his left elbow afterwards.
- Mbilli became full WBC champion after Crawford vacated and retired. He is unbeaten in 30 fights, with one draw.
- Riyadh Season confirmed in October that the fight goes ahead as planned. We will update this page if anything changes.
- The same night, the UFC has Moicano vs Nolan in Las Vegas, with its main card at 8:00 pm ET.
What changed
- Delgado vs Biyarslanov for the vacant IBF title was reported off the card, with Delgado still in the US. There is no official word yet.
- Ricardo Blandon replaced Lorenzo Parra as Rafael Espinoza's opponent, with the WBO's approval.
- Riyadh Season published the fight-week schedule: fight night starts at 9:00 pm Riyadh time.
- Canelo named Saturday 31 October as the new date.
- The fight moved off its 12 September date to late October in Riyadh.
Canelo vs Mbilli time in your country
| Where you are | Fight night starts | Main event ring walks |
|---|---|---|
| Your time (UK) | ||
| UK & Ireland (London, Dublin, GMT) | Sat 31 Oct, 18:00 | Sun 1 Nov, 00:00 |
| Central Europe | Sat 31 Oct, 19:00 | Sun 1 Nov, 01:00 |
| Nigeria (Lagos, WAT) | Sat 31 Oct, 19:00 | Sun 1 Nov, 01:00 |
| US & Canada Eastern | Sat 31 Oct, 2:00 pm | Sat 31 Oct, 8:00 pm |
| US Central | Sat 31 Oct, 1:00 pm | Sat 31 Oct, 7:00 pm |
| US Mountain | Sat 31 Oct, 12:00 pm | Sat 31 Oct, 6:00 pm |
| US Pacific | Sat 31 Oct, 11:00 am | Sat 31 Oct, 5:00 pm |
| Mexico City | Sat 31 Oct, 12:00 pm | Sat 31 Oct, 6:00 pm |
| Brazil (São Paulo) | Sat 31 Oct, 15:00 | Sat 31 Oct, 21:00 |
| Argentina | Sat 31 Oct, 15:00 | Sat 31 Oct, 21:00 |
| South Africa (SAST) and Central Africa (CAT) | Sat 31 Oct, 20:00 | Sun 1 Nov, 02:00 |
| Saudi Arabia and East Africa (Nairobi) | Sat 31 Oct, 21:00 | Sun 1 Nov, 03:00 |
| UAE | Sat 31 Oct, 22:00 | Sun 1 Nov, 04:00 |
| India (IST) | Sat 31 Oct, 11:30 pm | Sun 1 Nov, 5:30 am |
| Philippines & Malaysia | Sun 1 Nov, 2:00 am | Sun 1 Nov, 8:00 am |
| Australia (Sydney, AEDT) | Sun 1 Nov, 5:00 am | Sun 1 Nov, 11:00 am |
| New Zealand | Sun 1 Nov, 7:00 am | Sun 1 Nov, 1:00 pm |
- In Mexico: main event ring walks at about 6:00 pm on Saturday 31 October (Mexico City time). Watch: Azteca 7 (free to air) and DAZN.
- In Canada: main event ring walks at about 8:00 pm on Saturday 31 October (Montreal and Toronto time). Watch: DAZN pay-per-view.
- In France: main event ring walks at about 01:00 CET on Sunday 1 November.
- In Cameroon: main event ring walks at about 01:00 WAT on Sunday 1 November.
- In the Philippines: main event ring walks at about 8:00 am on Sunday 1 November (Manila time).
- In India: main event ring walks at about 5:30 am IST on Sunday 1 November.
Fight week
| Event | Your time | UK | US Eastern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand arrivals | 18:00 | Wed 28 Oct, 18:00 | Wed 28 Oct, 2:00 pm |
| Press conferences | 18:00 | Thu 29 Oct, 18:00 | Thu 29 Oct, 2:00 pm |
| Ceremonial weigh-in | 18:00 | Fri 30 Oct, 18:00 | Fri 30 Oct, 2:00 pm |
Canelo vs Mbilli fight card and undercard
- Christian Mbilli vs Canelo AlvarezSuper middleweight · WBC title (Mbilli's first defence), 12 rounds
- Jaime Munguia vs Nikita ZonSuper middleweight · WBA title (Munguia's)
- Rafael Espinoza vs Ricardo BlandonFeatherweight · WBO title (Espinoza's). Blandon replaced Lorenzo Parra
- David Picasso vs Carl MartinSuper bantamweight · undercard
- Reito Tsutsumi vs Raymundo RojasSuper featherweight · undercard
- Bek Nurmaganbet vs Marcos VazquezSuper middleweight · undercard
- Carlos Emiliano Rojo vs Flavius BieaMiddleweight · undercard
- Bryan Leon vs Hector Octavio AguirreSuper middleweight · undercard
- Sultan Al-Mohammed vs Erick VillegasLightweight
Delgado vs Biyarslanov for the vacant IBF title is not listed: reports on 24 and 26 October say it is off, with no official word yet. The official running order is not out yet.
Every date still to come is on the Boxing schedule upcoming fights and ring walk times page.
Head to head
| Canelo | Mbilli | |
|---|---|---|
| 63-3-2 (39 KOs) | Record | 29-0-1 (24 KOs) |
| 36 | Age | 31 |
| Mexico | From | France (born in Cameroon, based in Montreal) |
| 5ft 7.5in (171 cm) | Height | 5ft 8.5in (174 cm) |
| 70.5in (179 cm) | Reach | 72in (183 cm) |
| Orthodox | Stance | Orthodox |
Where to watch Canelo vs Mbilli
| 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 | $79.99, or included with DAZN Ultimate |
| UK | DAZN pay-per-view | £24.99, or included with DAZN Ultimate |
| Mexico | Azteca 7 (free to air) and DAZN | Free on Azteca 7 |
| Ireland, Canada, Spain, Germany | DAZN pay-per-view | Price on DAZN |
| Saudi Arabia & Middle East | DAZN pay-per-view | Price on DAZN |
| Australia & New Zealand | DAZN pay-per-view | Price on DAZN |
| Rest of the world | DAZN | Pay-per-view |
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Quick answers
- What time is Canelo vs Mbilli in the UK?
- Fight night starts: 6:00 pm on Saturday 31 October. Main event ring walks (expected): 12:00 am on Sunday 1 November. Ring walks move with the fights before them, so tune in early.
- What time is Canelo vs Mbilli in the US?
- Fight night starts: 2:00 pm on Saturday 31 October ET. Main event ring walks (expected): 8:00 pm on Saturday 31 October ET. On the West Coast: 5:00 pm on Saturday 31 October PT.
- What time is Canelo vs Mbilli in Australia?
- Fight night starts: 5:00 am on Sunday 1 November in Sydney. Main event ring walks (expected): 11:00 am on Sunday 1 November in Sydney.
- Where is Canelo vs Mbilli?
- At The Venue (Riyadh Season) in Riyadh.
- How can I watch Canelo vs Mbilli?
- On DAZN pay-per-view: $79.99 in the US and £24.99 in the UK, or included with DAZN Ultimate. In Mexico it is free on Azteca 7.
- How much is the Canelo vs Mbilli PPV?
- $79.99 in the US and £24.99 in the UK on DAZN, or included with DAZN Ultimate. In Mexico it is free on Azteca 7.
Sources
Checked 26 October 2026. We update this page when a time, card or broadcaster changes.
- DAZN: Canelo vs Mbilli, how to watch, ring walks, odds
- DAZN: undercard announcement
- Arab News: Turki Alalshikh announces ticket sales, fight at The Venue
- Boxing Insider: fight-week schedule (fight night 9 pm Riyadh time)
- The Ring: Canelo vs Mbilli set for 31 October
- Excelsior: free on Azteca 7 in Mexico
- The Ring: Canelo-Mbilli moves to make room for Garcia-Benn on 12 September (27 June 2026)
- BOXSPORT: new date, Canelo to face Mbilli on 31 October (23 July 2026)
- La Opinion: Espinoza has a new opponent on 31 October (24 October 2026)
- Boxing News 24: Delgado off the Saudi card (26 October 2026)