UFC 298 LIVE, UK start time, live streams, and TV channel info
Defending UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovsky will put his title on the line against challenger Ilya Topuria in a headline bout at UFC 298 this February, unfolding from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, USA.
City, the promotion’s tenth visit to the O.C., and the first since 2022 when it plays host to UFC 270 at the same venue, pitting the #3 pound-for-pound champion against his challenger in his first defense since unifying the title against Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290. will stand against
Volkanovsky is coming off the back of a loss at UFC 294 though, where he stepped up to a lighter contest against Islam Makhachev at short notice, and will be keen to get a statement win under his belt when he returns to the Octagon.
Topuria, however, brings an undefeated record to the table, and the Spaniard will be looking to maximize his title shot against a veteran opponent in his 15th professional mixed martial arts contest.
Elsewhere on the bill, Robert Whittaker and Paulo Costa face off in a middleweight clash, while Geoff Neal meets Ian Machado Gary in a welterweight contest. But how can you watch all the action from UFC 298? GOAL brings you all the details from UFC 298 below.
How to watch UFC 298
Volkanovski and Topuria face off at the UFC 2024 press conference
In the United States, coverage of UFC 298 will be televised by ESPN as a pay-per-view event and additionally streamed through the channel’s online service, ESPN+.
Offering coverage from all ESPN channels, including ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3, ESPN+ allows subscribers to access a wide variety of sports content starting at just $10.99 per month. The additional cost of UFC 298 is $79.99 for current subscribers, while new subscribers can pay $134.98 as a combination bundle for the event and an annual subscription.
When is UFC 298?
UFC 298 is set for Saturday, February 17 and will be live from the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
The undercard is expected to begin around 6:00 p.m. Saturday, February 17 EST, with the main event scheduled for Sunday, February 18 at 12:15 EST.
UFC 298 fight card
Volkanovski vs. Topuria is the fight everyone is talking about for UFC 298, but here’s a closer look at the full fight card:
| Weight Class | Main Card |
|---|---|
| Featherweight | Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria |
| Middleweight | Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa |
| Welterweight | Geoff Neal vs. Ian Machado Garry |
| Bantamweight | Merab Dvalishvili vs. Henry Cejud |
| Middleweight | Anthony Hernandez vs. Roman Kopylov |
| Strawweight | Amanda Lemos vs. Mackenzie Dern |
| Heavyweight | Marcos Rogerio de Lima vs. Justin Tafa |
| Light Heavyweight | Zhang Mingyang vs. Brendson Ribeiro |
| Flyweight | Andrea Lee vs. Miranda Maverick |