It marks the first PPV card that Australian viewers will not be able to watch through the UFC's Fight Pass platform after Foxtel and Kayo signed an exclusive deal to broadcast the PPVs.
Here's everything you need to know about ordering UFC pay-per-view in 2024.
How to watch UFC 297: Strickland vs. Du Plessis?
As of this month, Main Event, Kayo Sports and Foxtel are home to UFC pay-per-view events in Australia.
This means you can watch Sean Strickland's middleweight title defense against Dricus du Plessis via Kayo, Foxtel's main event.
How do I buy UFC PPV on Kayo?
You can order UFC 297 via Main Event of Kayo here.
Alternatively, if you have Foxtel, you can continue to purchase PPVs through Foxtel.
How much does a UFC PPV cost?
The UFC pay-per-view costs $59.95, so there is no price change.
Do I need a Kayo subscription to purchase UFC PPV?
No, you do not need to be a Kayo subscriber to purchase UFC Pay Per View on Kayo Sports.
Do I need another subscription to watch UFC on Kayo?
no. If you're a current Kayo subscriber, you can purchase the PPV as usual.
Will there be more ads on Kayo and Foxtel?
no! The PPV live stream will be exactly what you're used to, without any additional ads during the broadcast.
How do I watch the UFC prelims now?
The Fight Pass prelims and preliminary card are still available on Fight Pass, but you'll have to switch to Kayo, Main Event, or Foxtel when the PPV portion of the event begins.
You can also watch all the early preliminary fights on Kayo, Main Event and Foxtel as well.
Can I still watch UFC PPV shows on UFC Fight Pass?
No, UFC PPVs are only available on Kayo Sports, Main Event and Foxtel.
What can I still watch on UFC Fight Pass?
Although PPVs are not available to watch on Fight Pass in Australia anymore, you can still access Fight Pass's full library of fights and shows.
You will also still be able to watch non-PPV events via UFC Fight Pass.
What time does UFC 297 start?
Here's the full list of UFC 297 times
Early previews for UFC Fight Pass and Kayo Sports:
10:30am AEST – Sydney, Melbourne, ACT, TAS
9:30 AM AEST – Brisbane
10am – Adelaide
7:30 AM, August – Perth
Preliminary card on UFC Fight Pass and Kayo Sports:
12 noon AEST – Sydney, Melbourne, ACT, TAS
11am AEST – Brisbane
11:30 am – Adelaide
9am AWST – Perth
UFC 297 live on pay-per-view, exclusively on Kayo Sport, Main Event and Foxtel
2pm AEST – Sydney, Melbourne, ACT, TAS
1pm AEST – Brisbane
1:30 pm – Adelaide
11am August – Perth
Full UFC 297 fight card
PPV card
Middleweight – Sean Strickland vs. Drakeus Du Plessis
Women's Bantamweight – Raquel Pennington vs. Mayra Bueno Silva
Welterweight – Neil Magny vs. Mike Malott
Middleweight – Chris Curtis vs. Marc-Andre Barriault
Featherweight – Arnold Allen vs. Movsar Ivlov
Initial card
Bantamweight – Brad Katona vs. Garrett Armfield
Featherweight – Charles Jordan vs. Sean Woodson
Bantamweight – Serhiy Sidi vs. Serhiy Sidi Ramon Taveras
Women's Strawweight – Gillian Robertson vs. Pollyanna Viana
Early Prelim card
Welterweight – Johan Lainis vs. Sam Patterson
Women's Flyweight – Jasmine Gasodavicius vs. Priscila Cachoeira
Flyweight – Malcolm Gordon vs. Jimmy Flake
