How to Watch UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev on DIRECTV
UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev is Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Because the card is overseas, it lands in the American afternoon: the main card starts at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT on Paramount+, with prelims earlier the same day. There is no pay-per-view charge.
DIRECTV does not carry a national UFC channel for this event. Customers watch by opening the Paramount+ app on a DIRECTV Gemini device or another screen signed into Paramount+. Details below are as of October 14, 2026.
UFC 333 start times and where to watch
| Portion | Start time | Where to watch (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Early prelims | 10 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. PT | Paramount+ or UFC Fight Pass |
| Prelims | Noon ET / 9 a.m. PT | Paramount+ |
| Main card | 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT | Paramount+ |
UFC lists early prelims at 10 a.m. ET on Paramount+ and UFC Fight Pass, prelims at noon ET on Paramount+, and the main card at 2 p.m. ET on Paramount+. Check its event page for any late schedule changes.
UFC 333 event details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Event | UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev |
| Date | Saturday, October 24, 2026 |
| Venue | Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| Main event | Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev (featherweight title) |
| Co-main | Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili (bantamweight title) |
| U.S. stream | Paramount+ (Essential or Premium) |
| CBS | Not listed for this card as of Oct. 14, 2026 |
| Pay-per-view | No. Included with Paramount+ |
| DIRECTV channel | None nationally. Use the Paramount+ app (Gemini or smart TV) |
Every way to watch as a DIRECTV customer
UFC 333 does not land on a linear DIRECTV channel in the United States. Your setup decides which screen you use:
| Your setup | How to watch UFC 333 | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV Gemini device | Open the Paramount+ app | A Paramount+ Essential or Premium account |
| Older DIRECTV satellite receiver | Switch to the Paramount+ app on your smart TV, streaming stick or console | A Paramount+ Essential or Premium account |
| Phone, tablet or laptop | Paramount+ app or website | A Paramount+ subscription |
| Want live CBS on other UFC nights | Paramount+ Premium includes a live local CBS feed where available — useful when a numbered card is simulcast on CBS (for example UFC 332), not required for this Paramount+-listed card | Paramount+ Premium |
Paramount+ Essential is $8.99 a month or $89.99 a year, and Premium is $13.99 a month or $139.99 a year (Paramount+'s posted U.S. prices, checked with prior UFC guides in October 2026; taxes extra). Both plans include numbered UFC events and Fight Nights live and on demand, with no separate PPV fee. Billing is through Paramount+, not DIRECTV.
Need a Gemini device or help adding apps? Call 1-855-690-9884.
UFC 333 fight card
UFC lists a double title main card from Abu Dhabi. Bout order can still change:
| Main card (Paramount+, 2 p.m. ET) | Division |
|---|---|
| Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev (title, five rounds) | Featherweight |
| Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili (title, five rounds) | Bantamweight |
| Lone'er Kavanagh vs. Ramazan Temirov | Flyweight |
| Alexander Volkov vs. Rizvan Kuniev | Heavyweight |
| Aaron Pico vs. Losene Keita | Featherweight |
| Prelims (Paramount+, noon ET) | Division |
|---|---|
| Azamat Murzakanov vs. Dominick Reyes | Light heavyweight |
| Nikita Krylov vs. Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev | Light heavyweight |
| Abus Magomedov vs. Cam Rowston | Middleweight |
| Grant Dawson vs. Nurullo Aliev | Lightweight |
ESPN's fight center also lists early-prelim bouts (including Colby Thicknesse vs. Asaf Chopurov). Treat the early-prelim order as fluid until fight week. Fight cards can change up to the last minute.
CBS, ESPN+ and PPV — what this card is not
Some numbered UFC events put the main card on CBS. UFC 332 was one of those nights. For UFC 333, Paramount+'s own schedule and ESPN's fight center list Paramount+ only — no CBS simulcast and no ESPN+ PPV window. Paramount+ is the U.S. home for UFC in 2026, and select numbered cards still get a CBS simulcast when scheduled; this Abu Dhabi afternoon card is not listed that way as of October 14, 2026.
If a CBS window is added later, your path on DIRECTV would be your local CBS station. Until then, plan on the Paramount+ app.
Related UFC viewing on DIRECTV
For a Fight Night that also streams Paramount+-only, see UFC Buckley vs. Malott on DIRECTV (Oct. 17). Freedom-card fans can reuse the same Paramount+ app steps from UFC Freedom 250 on DIRECTV. Paramount Network is a different linear channel — see what channel Paramount Network is on DIRECTV — and it is not the UFC stream for this card.
Compare DIRECTV packages at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is UFC 333 on DIRECTV?
There is no national DIRECTV channel number for UFC 333 in the U.S. The full card streams on Paramount+. Open the Paramount+ app on a DIRECTV Gemini device or your smart TV.
What time does UFC 333 start?
Early prelims are listed at 10 a.m. ET, prelims at noon ET, and the main card at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT) on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Is UFC 333 on CBS?
As of October 14, 2026, Paramount+ and ESPN list UFC 333 as a Paramount+ stream only. Unlike UFC 332, no CBS simulcast is listed for this Abu Dhabi afternoon card.
Is UFC 333 pay-per-view?
No. Paramount+ includes numbered UFC events with either Essential or Premium. There is no separate PPV charge.
Who is fighting in the UFC 333 main event?
Alexander Volkanovski defends the featherweight title against Movsar Evloev. The co-main is a bantamweight title fight between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili.
Questions about Paramount+ on a DIRECTV Gemini device? Call 1-855-690-9884.
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