Watch UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland in Las Vegas at Tailgate Beach Club

Saturday, May 9, 2026 — Main card 6 p.m. PT

If you're looking for where to watch UFC 328 in Las Vegas, save the search. Tailgate Beach Club at Mandalay Bay is throwing the loudest, biggest, most ridiculous UFC watch party on the Strip this Saturday — and you're invited.

UFC 328 brings the Octagon back to Newark for a stacked card headlined by undefeated middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev defending his belt against former champ — and notorious antagonist — Sean Strickland. We'll have all of it on 125+ feet of LED screens, dialed to ten, with cold drinks, hot food, and the only pool in the city where the splash zone doubles as the cheap seats.

UFC 328 Fight Card: What to Watch

This isn't a one-fight night. The card is loaded top to bottom, and we'll be running it from early prelims through the final bell:

• Main Event: Khamzat Chimaev (15-0) vs. Sean Strickland (30-7) — UFC Middleweight Championship
• Co-Main Event: Joshua Van (16-2) vs. Tatsuro Taira (18-1) — UFC Flyweight Championship
• Heavyweight: Alexander Volkov vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta
• Welterweight: Sean Brady vs. Joaquin Buckley
• Lightweight: Bobby Green vs. Jeremy Stephens

Chimaev's never lost. Strickland talks more trash than every Reddit MMA thread combined. Something's gotta give — and 50,000 square feet of pool deck is the right place to find out which one it is.

The Best UFC Watch Party in Las Vegas

There are sports bars in this city. Then there's Tailgate Beach Club — the new sports and pop culture dayclub that opened May 1 inside Mandalay Bay. We were built for nights exactly like this one.

Here's what you walk into:

• 125+ feet of LED screen — every angle of the Octagon, every replay, every reaction
• 25 luxury cabanas with private TVs for groups who want their own corner of the chaos
• 2 premium bungalows for the high-roller fight crowd
• Full pool, full bars, full food menu — because eight hours of fights deserves backup
• ~2,000 capacity with the energy to match

We're on the south end of the Strip, walking distance to Allegiant Stadium, and a short ride from anywhere on Las Vegas Boulevard. If you're in town for the fights — or just want to actually feel them with a few thousand other fans — this is the move.

UFC 328 Start Times (Pacific Time)

• Early Prelims: 2 p.m. PT
• Prelims: 4 p.m. PT
• Main Card: 6 p.m. PT
• Main Event walkout: approximately 8 p.m. PT

Doors are open early. Get here, grab a spot, settle in. UFC pay-per-views never run on time, but our drink menu doesn't care.

Cabanas, Bungalows & General Admission

Whether you're rolling solo or bringing a crew of fifteen, there's a way in:

• General Admission — full venue access, all the screens, all the energy
• Cabanas — your own space, private TV, dedicated server, group-sized for 8–12
• Bungalows — premium upgrade, larger groups, the best seats in the house

UFC nights book up fast. Reserve early — by Saturday afternoon, the only thing harder to get than a Strickland decision is a last-minute cabana.

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Why Watch UFC at Tailgate Instead of at Home

Look, your couch is great. Your couch also doesn't have a swimming pool, twenty-five LED panels, two thousand fight fans losing their minds in unison, or a bartender who knows your second drink before you finish your first.

Watching a Chimaev title defense alone, on a 55-inch, with the lights on? That's a crime against fight night. Come watch it the way it's meant to be watched.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch UFC 328 in Las Vegas?

Tailgate Beach Club at Mandalay Bay is the official UFC 328 watch party destination on the Strip, with the full main card on 125+ feet of LED screens.

What time does UFC 328 start in Las Vegas?

Early prelims kick off at 2 p.m. PT, prelims at 4 p.m. PT, and the main card at 6 p.m. PT on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

Is there a cover charge?

General admission tickets and cabana reservations are available at tailgatebeachclub.com. Book early — UFC nights sell out.

Who's fighting in the UFC 328 main event?

Undefeated middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev (15-0) defends his title against former champion Sean Strickland (30-7).

How do I get to Tailgate Beach Club?

We're located inside Mandalay Bay at 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip — walking distance from Allegiant Stadium and a short ride from anywhere in the city.

See You Saturday

Chimaev vs. Strickland. 125 feet of screen. 50,000 square feet of pool deck. One Saturday in May that's about to get loud.

Tailgate Beach Club at Mandalay Bay
Saturday, May 9 — Doors open early, main card 6 p.m. PT
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