UFC Schedules Toronto Return for January 30 2027

The Ultimate Fighting Championship will return to Toronto on January 30, 2027, bringing UFC 336 to Scotiabank Arena after nearly three years away from the city. Announced during a UFC Fight Night event in Edmonton, the card will mark the promotion's eighth Toronto event and its 39th in Canada, while introducing a new streaming arrangement for Canadian viewers.

According to reporting by iPhone in Canada, UFC 336 will be the first numbered UFC event whose main card streams on Paramount+ in Canada. Subscribers will be able to watch the main card without an additional pay-per-view charge. The promotion has not announced the bouts scheduled for the event.

Toronto last hosted the UFC in January 2024, when UFC 297 featured a middleweight championship contest between Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis. Du Plessis won by split decision to claim the title. Since its Canadian debut at UFC 83 in 2008, the promotion has staged events in 11 Canadian cities, according to iPhone in Canada.

UFC President and CEO Dana White welcomed the return in a statement highlighting the organization's relationship with the city.

"I'm excited to partner with the Ministry of Sport and bring UFC back to Toronto," said UFC President and CEO Dana White.

White also pointed to Toronto's place in the promotion's history.

"I love Canada and Toronto has been home to some of the biggest moments in UFC history," said Dana White.

Ontario Minister of Sport Brian Saunderson also highlighted the event's potential economic benefits for the province, citing reduced promoter costs and the elimination of gate fees. The announcement did not include a detailed economic forecast.

Canadian welterweight Mike Malott emerged as a potential candidate for the Toronto card after knocking out Joaquin Buckley with a knee to the head during the Edmonton event. Malott expressed interest in competing at home, although neither his participation nor any matchup has been confirmed.

After the Edmonton event, UFC President Dana White said Malott's return would depend on his condition.

"We'll figure that out later on, but it would absolutely make sense if (Mike Malott is) good," said Dana White.

Malott, an Ontario native, said he was interested in facing any of the division's contenders and was waiting for the promotion to contact him.

"Any of these (welterweight contenders) get me excited. I got my phone right here, so I'm waiting for the call," said Mike Malott.

Malott also indicated that he wanted a short break before returning to competition.

"Hopefully, it's not for a couple of weeks. I want to just chill for a little bit, but yeah, I'm ready to defend Canada" in the Octagon, said Mike Malott.

He reiterated his intention to compete when the promotion returns to Canada.

"So when I come back in January, expect me to be there," said Mike Malott.

Malott's victory over Buckley extended his winning streak to five fights and improved his UFC record to eight wins in nine appearances, according to MMA Mania. His overall professional record stands at 15-2-1. The report also noted that he earned performance bonuses for stoppage victories over Buckley and Gilbert Burns during 2026.

UFC 336 tickets are scheduled to go on general sale November 20 at 10 a.m. Eastern time, with presales on November 18 and 19. According to iPhone in Canada, purchases will be limited to eight tickets per customer, and UFC Fight Club members will receive the first presale opportunity before newsletter subscribers.