How to Watch UFC 332: Silva vs. Wang on DIRECTV, With the Main Card Live on CBS
UFC is coming to broadcast TV. UFC 332: Silva vs. Wang is Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, and for the first time the full main card of a numbered UFC event airs live on CBS, simulcast on Paramount+. The main card starts at 8 p.m. ET, an hour earlier than usual, with a vacant women's flyweight title on the line.
That means DIRECTV customers can watch the main card on their local CBS station. The prelims are a different story: they stream only on Paramount+. Here is how it all fits together.
UFC 332 start times and where to watch
| Portion | Start time | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Early prelims | 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT | Paramount+ |
| Prelims | 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT | Paramount+ |
| CBS coverage begins | 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT | CBS (after college football) |
| Main card | 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT | CBS and Paramount+ |
What channel is UFC 332 on DIRECTV?
The main card is on CBS, so on DIRECTV you watch it on your local CBS affiliate. The channel number depends on your market. Search "CBS" in your on-screen guide, or use our guide to what channel CBS is in your area. CBS picks up the event at 7:30 p.m. ET, right after its college football coverage.
- DIRECTV satellite: local channels come with core packages where DIRECTV offers locals for your address.
- DIRECTV streaming: plans that include local channels carry your CBS station where available.
Not seeing CBS? Our guide to adding local channels on DIRECTV walks through the fix, or call 1-855-690-9884 and we'll check your address.
How to watch the UFC 332 prelims
The early prelims and prelims stream on Paramount+ only. There's no pay-per-view charge: Paramount+ says every UFC numbered event and Fight Night is included with either plan, Essential or Premium. The Premium plan adds a live feed of your local CBS station, so you could watch the whole night in one app.
- DIRECTV Gemini: Gemini devices can download apps from the Google Play Store, so you can typically add the Paramount+ app and sign in with your Paramount+ account.
- Older DIRECTV receivers: use the Paramount+ app on a smart TV, streaming stick or game console.
- Billing: Paramount+ is a separate subscription. It isn't part of your DIRECTV bill.
UFC 332 fight card
Brazil's Natalia Silva (20-5-1), the No. 1 contender and unbeaten in eight UFC fights, faces China's Wang Cong (10-1) for the women's flyweight title Valentina Shevchenko vacated because of an injury. It's the first UFC main event for both fighters.
| Main card (CBS and Paramount+, 8 p.m. ET) | Division |
|---|---|
| Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong (vacant title, five rounds) | Women's flyweight |
| Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Payton Talbott | Bantamweight |
| King Green vs. Esteban Ribovics | Lightweight |
| Roberto Soldic vs. Khaos Williams | Welterweight |
| Ateba Gautier vs. Roman Kopylov | Middleweight |
Talbott (11-1) is back for the first time since beating Henry Cejudo at UFC 323, and Soldic makes his UFC debut. On the prelims, veteran Court McGee fights for the final time, against Eric Nolan; Johnny Walker and Mick Parkin close the early prelims; Anthony Wint faces Lucas Armand; and Imanol Rodriguez meets Alden Coria in the featured prelim. A welterweight bout between Jacobe Smith and newcomer Bruce Whitehead was added this week. Fight cards can change up to the last minute.
Your Saturday night lineup on DIRECTV
Saturday stacks up nicely for sports fans. Earlier in the day, Ohio State visits Iowa at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS. Then:
| Time (ET) | Event | DIRECTV channel |
|---|---|---|
| 6:30 p.m. | ALDS Game 1: Yankees at Rays | TBS 247, truTV 246 |
| 8 p.m. | UFC 332 main card | Local CBS station |
| 10 p.m. | Soccer: USA vs. Mexico | TNT 245 |
Want CBS and the sports networks covered for fight night and football season? See DIRECTV options near you or call 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
Is UFC 332 on CBS?
Yes. The five-fight main card airs live on CBS at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, October 3, with CBS coverage starting at 7:30 p.m. ET. It's the first time the full main card of a numbered UFC event has aired on CBS.
What channel is UFC 332 on DIRECTV?
Your local CBS station. The number varies by market, so search "CBS" in your DIRECTV guide.
Is UFC 332 pay-per-view?
No. The whole event streams on Paramount+ with either the Essential or Premium plan, and the main card is free on CBS.
Where can I watch the UFC 332 prelims?
Only on Paramount+. The early prelims start at 4 p.m. ET and the prelims at 6 p.m. ET.
Who is fighting in the UFC 332 main event?
Natalia Silva vs. Wang Cong for the vacant UFC women's flyweight championship.
Questions about getting CBS on DIRECTV? Call 1-855-690-9884.
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