Canelo Alvarez and Christian Mbilli will meet on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in a highly anticipated fight for the WBC super middleweight championship. Boxing fans around the world will be able to follow the main event on DAZN pay-per-view, but the start time will vary depending on their location. The preliminary fights are scheduled to begin earlier in the day, while the main PPV broadcast starts at 12:30 p.m. ET. According to DAZN’s event schedule, Canelo Alvarez and Christian Mbilli are expected to make their ring walks at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET.
Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli takes place on Saturday, October 31, at the event venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. DAZN has listed the preliminary card for 9:00 a.m. ET, followed by the pay-per-view broadcast at 12:30 p.m. ET.
The main event ring walks are scheduled for approximately 4:00 p.m. ET, equivalent to 1:00 p.m. PT. The opening bell is expected shortly after the fighters enter the ring. Actual times may change depending on the length of the undercard bouts.
| EVENT | EASTERN TIME (ET) | PACIFIC TIME (PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary card | 9:00 a.m. | 6:00 a.m. |
| DAZN PPV broadcast | 12:30 p.m. | 9:30 a.m. |
| Canelo vs. Mbilli ring walks | 4:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. |
| Main event | After ring walks | After ring walks |
The main event is scheduled for the afternoon in the United States and evening in the United Kingdom. Viewers in Australia and New Zealand will need to tune in early Sunday morning, November 1, because of the time difference with Saudi Arabia.
The following schedule uses DAZN’s published 4:00 p.m. ET ring-walk estimate for Canelo and Mbilli.
| COUNTRY / REGION | LOCAL DATE | RING WALK TIME |
|---|---|---|
| United States (Eastern) | Saturday, Oct. 31 | 4:00 p.m. |
| United States (Pacific) | Saturday, Oct. 31 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Canada (Toronto / Montreal) | Saturday, Oct. 31 | 4:00 p.m. |
| Canada (Calgary) | Saturday, Oct. 31 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Canada (Vancouver) | Saturday, Oct. 31 | 1:00 p.m. |
| United Kingdom (London) | Saturday, Oct. 31 | 8:00 p.m. |
| Ireland | Saturday, Oct. 31 | 8:00 p.m. |
| Wales | Saturday, Oct. 31 | 8:00 p.m. |
| Scotland | Saturday, Oct. 31 | 8:00 p.m. |
| Spain (Madrid) | Saturday, Oct. 31 | 9:00 p.m. |
| Italy (Rome) | Saturday, Oct. 31 | 9:00 p.m. |
| Germany (Berlin) | Saturday, Oct. 31 | 9:00 p.m. |
| France (Paris) | Saturday, Oct. 31 | 9:00 p.m. |
| South Africa (Johannesburg) | Saturday, Oct. 31 | 10:00 p.m. |
| Brazil (Brasília / São Paulo) | Saturday, Oct. 31 | 5:00 p.m. |
| Jamaica (Kingston) | Saturday, Oct. 31 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo) | Saturday, Oct. 31 | 4:00 p.m. |
| Puerto Rico (San Juan) | Saturday, Oct. 31 | 4:00 p.m. |
| Mexico (Mexico City) | Saturday, Oct. 31 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Peru (Lima) | Saturday, Oct. 31 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Colombia (Bogotá) | Saturday, Oct. 31 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Argentina (Buenos Aires) | Saturday, Oct. 31 | 5:00 p.m. |
| India (New Delhi) | Sunday, Nov. 1 | 1:30 a.m. |
| Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) | Sunday, Nov. 1 | 4:00 a.m. |
| Philippines (Manila) | Sunday, Nov. 1 | 4:00 a.m. |
| Japan (Tokyo) | Sunday, Nov. 1 | 5:00 a.m. |
| Australia (Sydney) | Sunday, Nov. 1 | 7:00 a.m. |
| Australia (Perth) | Sunday, Nov. 1 | 4:00 a.m. |
| New Zealand (Auckland) | Sunday, Nov. 1 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) | Saturday, Oct. 31 | 11:00 p.m. |
In the United States, the DAZN pay-per-view broadcast is scheduled to begin at 12:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. PT on Saturday, October 31. Canelo Alvarez and Christian Mbilli are expected to walk to the ring at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. PT.
Fans in New York, Miami and other Eastern Time cities can follow the main event in the late afternoon. Viewers in Los Angeles and other Pacific Time locations will be able to watch from early afternoon.
In the United Kingdom, Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli is expected to begin its main-event proceedings at approximately 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31. The DAZN PPV broadcast is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. UK time.
The evening schedule gives British boxing fans the opportunity to watch the main event without staying up overnight.
Because Riyadh is several hours behind Oceania, the main event will take place early on Sunday, November 1, in Australia and New Zealand.
In Sydney, the ring walks are expected at approximately 7:00 a.m. AEDT, while viewers in Perth can expect them around 4:00 a.m. AWST. In New Zealand, the scheduled ring-walk time is 9:00 a.m. NZDT.
Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli will be available on DAZN pay-per-view in the United States and other supported markets. Viewers can access the event through the DAZN website or app on compatible devices, subject to regional availability and the applicable purchase requirements.
In the United States, DAZN lists the standalone PPV price at $79.99. Subscribers to the eligible DAZN Ultimate plan can access the event without an additional PPV purchase.
| FIGHT INFORMATION | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Fight | Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli |
| Date | Saturday, October 31, 2026 |
| Venue location | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Championship | WBC super middleweight title |
| Weight class | Super middleweight |
| Scheduled rounds | 12 |
| PPV broadcaster | DAZN |
| PPV broadcast start | 12:30 p.m. ET |
| Expected ring walks | 4:00 p.m. ET |
Canelo enters the fight looking to regain a world championship after his unanimous decision defeat to Terence Crawford in September 2025. Mbilli, who was elevated to full WBC champion in January 2026, will make his first defense of the title against the Mexican star.
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