UFC 336 Headed to Toronto in January 2027 as Promotion Returns to Scotiabank Arena

The Octagon is heading back to Canada to kick off the promotion's numbered schedule for the year. Heavy Sports, MMA Junkie, and Yahoo Sports reported that UFC 336 will take place on Saturday, January 30, 2027, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

When was UFC 336 announced?

Heavy Sports and MMA Junkie reported that the event was officially announced during the UFC Edmonton broadcast on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Sportsnet subsequently confirmed the news on X with the post: "TORONTO, ARE YOU READY? 🇨🇦🤛 #UFC336 goes down on January 30, 2027 at Scotiabank Arena 🍁"

While the date and location are locked in, no official bouts have been finalized by the organization yet. Yahoo Sports noted that headliners and specific matchups remain unconfirmed rumors subject to ongoing contract negotiations.

What fights are rumored for the card?

• Welterweight Champion Islam Makhachev (29-1 MMA, 18-1 UFC) versus Carlos Prates (24-7 MMA, 7-1 UFC) is rumored as a potential headliner.
• Undefeated welterweights Michael Morales and Shavkat Rakhmonov (both 19-0) have been discussed as a potential No. 1 contender matchup.
• Mike Malott has been mentioned as a potential local fighter to feature following his knockout win over Joaquin Buckley at UFC Edmonton.

Yahoo Sports reported that Carlos Prates called out Islam Makhachev in a video, describing himself as "wrestling's worst nightmare." MMA reporter Alvaro Colmenero wrote on Twitter regarding the negotiations that Prates can train hard because the Brazilian could face Islam Makhachev next January 30 at UFC 336 if negotiations continue on their course. Additionally, Shavkat Rakhmonov shared sparring footage on TikTok captioned "19-0 VS 19-0" regarding a potential matchup with Michael Morales, according to Yahoo Sports.

Yahoo Sports and Reddit snippets noted that a January 30 date fits Islam Makhachev's plans to return before Ramadan, which is expected to begin around February 8, 2027, thereby avoiding difficulties with fighting or cutting weight during the holy month.

What is the history of UFC events in Toronto?

Heavy Sports reported that the promotion is returning to Toronto for the eighth time in history. The first event in the city was UFC 129 in April 2011 at the Rogers Centre. All other Toronto events have taken place at Scotiabank Arena, formerly known as the Air Canada Centre. The most recent event in the city was UFC 297 in January 2024, where Dricus du Plessis defeated Sean Strickland via split decision to capture the middleweight title.

How can Canadian fans watch the event?

MMA Junkie reported that numbered cards in Canada are moving to Paramount+ starting in 2027. Previously, numbered events had shifted from pay-per-view to Paramount+ in the U.S. and elsewhere in 2026, while Canadian fans were still charged pay-per-view prices.