How to Watch UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues
UFC · Golden 1 Center · Sacramento, CA · Saturday, August 22, 2026. Here are the start times, channel and live stream.
▶ Watch on Paramount+- EventUFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues
- PromotionUFC
- DateSaturday, August 22, 2026
- Main card8:00 PM ET (your local time on the live schedule)
- VenueGolden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA
- Main eventAnthony Hernandez vs. Gregory Rodrigues
- Watch onParamount+ ↗Subscription
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues start times
| Segment | Start (ET) | Watch on |
|---|---|---|
| Prelims | 5:00 PM ET | Paramount+ |
| Main Card | 8:00 PM ET | Paramount+ |
How to watch UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues — UFC at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA — is set for Saturday, August 22, 2026, running prelims 5:00 PM ET · main card 8:00 PM ET. UFC streams on Paramount+, the exclusive US home of the UFC since January 2026. Every segment of the card — early prelims, prelims and main card — is included in any Paramount+ plan at no extra charge.
Main event ring walks are not scheduled to a fixed clock time — the headliners walk once the rest of the card is done, typically a couple of hours after the main card starts (8:00 PM ET here). A card with quick finishes runs early; one that goes the distance runs late.
On TV: the UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues airs on select numbered events simulcast on CBS from about 8:00 PM ET ET.
Streaming: watch live on Paramount+ (Essential or Premium — both include every UFC event with no pay-per-view charge).
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UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues fight card
| Bout | Weight / title | Segment |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Hernandez vs. Gregory Rodrigues | Middleweight | Main Card |
| Roman Dolidze vs. Reinier de Ridder | Light Heavyweight | Main Card |
| Serghei Spivac vs. Vitor Petrino | Heavyweight | Main Card |
| Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Shamil Gaziev | Heavyweight | Main Card |
| Kody Steele vs. Gauge Young | Lightweight | Prelims |
| Carli Judice vs. Jeisla Chaves | Women's Flyweight | Prelims |
| Wes Schultz vs. Jackson McVey | Middleweight | Prelims |
| Shanelle Dyer vs. Elise Reed | Women's Strawweight | Prelims |
Fight cards change — bouts get rebooked, withdrawn or moved between segments. This card was last checked on 2026-07-19.
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Frequently asked questions
What time does UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues start?
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues runs in 2 parts: prelims 5:00 PM ET · main card 8:00 PM ET. All times are US Eastern on Saturday, August 22, 2026 — the live schedule at FightsOnTV.com converts them to your local zone.
What time do the prelims start?
The prelim coverage starts at 5:00 PM ET on Paramount+, and the main card follows at 8:00 PM ET.
What time does the main event start?
Main event ring walks are not scheduled to a fixed clock time — the headliners walk once the rest of the card is done, typically a couple of hours after the main card starts (8:00 PM ET here). A card with quick finishes runs early; one that goes the distance runs late.
What channel is UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues on?
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues streams on Paramount+, the exclusive US home of the UFC since January 2026. Every segment of the card — early prelims, prelims and main card — is included in any Paramount+ plan at no extra charge.
How can I stream UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues live?
You can stream it on Paramount+ (Essential or Premium — both include every UFC event with no pay-per-view charge).
Where is UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues being held?
The card is at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA.
Is UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues pay-per-view?
No. Since the UFC moved to Paramount+ in January 2026 there is no US pay-per-view charge — UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues is included with any Paramount+ subscription.
Who is fighting in the UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues main event?
Anthony Hernandez vs. Gregory Rodrigues headlines UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues. Roman Dolidze vs. Reinier de Ridder is the co-main event.
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