Manny Pacquiao will step back into the boxing ring this Saturday, July 19, 2025, for a highly anticipated comeback against Mario Barrios, with the WBC welterweight world title on the line. But what time does the fight actually start? The Pacquiao vs. Barrios main event is scheduled to begin at approximately 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT in the United States, but fight fans around the world should take note of their local times to avoid missing a single round. Whether you’re watching from the Philippines, Mexico, Australia, the UK, or anywhere else, knowing the exact time of the fight is essential for catching Pacquiao’s return to professional boxing after nearly four years of retirement. The event will take place at the iconic MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and includes a stacked undercard featuring top contenders like Sebastián Fundora, Tim Tszyu, Isaac Cruz, and Brandon Figueroa. Below, you’ll find the full list of global start times and the complete fight card for this boxing blockbuster.
What time does Pacquiao vs. Barrios start worldwide?
The main event between Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET (Eastern Time), but time zones vary worldwide. Here’s the global schedule to catch the main event live:
| Country/Region | Time (Main Event) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| USA (Eastern Time) | 8:00 p.m. ET | Saturday, July 19 |
| USA (Pacific Time) | 5:00 p.m. PT | Saturday, July 19 |
| Mexico (CDMX) | 6:00 p.m. | Saturday, July 19 |
| Peru, Colombia, Ecuador | 7:00 p.m. | Saturday, July 19 |
| Venezuela, Bolivia | 8:00 p.m. | Saturday, July 19 |
| Argentina, Chile | 9:00 p.m. | Saturday, July 19 |
| United Kingdom | 1:00 a.m. BST | Sunday, July 20 |
| Spain, France, Germany | 2:00 a.m. CEST | Sunday, July 20 |
| Philippines | 8:00 a.m. PHT | Sunday, July 20 |
| Japan, South Korea | 9:00 a.m. JST/KST | Sunday, July 20 |
| India | 5:30 a.m. IST | Sunday, July 20 |
| Australia (Sydney) | 10:00 a.m. AEST | Sunday, July 20 |
| South Africa, Nigeria | 1:00 a.m. WAT | Sunday, July 20 |
Note: Times may vary slightly depending on the duration of earlier fights.
Full fight card for Pacquiao vs. Barrios event
Here’s the complete fight lineup for the big night in Las Vegas:
Preliminary Fights (Free Access):
- Mark Magsayo (Philippines) vs. Jorge Mata (Mexico)10-round super featherweight bout
- David Picasso (Mexico) vs. Kyonosuke Kameda (Japan)10-round super bantamweight bout
- Gary Russell (USA) vs. Hugo Castañeda (Mexico)10-round lightweight bout
Pay-Per-View (PPV) Main Card:
- Brandon Figueroa (USA) vs. Joet González (USA)12-round featherweight bout — first fight on PPV.
- Isaac Cruz (Mexico) vs. Omar Salcido (Mexico)12-round super lightweight bout.
- Co-Main Event:Sebastián Fundora (USA) vs. Tim Tszyu (Australia)12-round super welterweight bout.
- Main Event:Manny Pacquiao (Philippines) vs. Mario Barrios (USA)12-round WBC welterweight world title bout.
