Key Highlights:
- Fight date: Saturday, September 12, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
- Main card starts: 5:00 PM PT. Main event ringwalks expected around 8:00 PM PT
- Titles on the line: Garcia’s WBC welterweight championship
- Watch at home: Paramount+ globally, DAZN PPV in the UK and Ireland
- Tickets: Available through AXS. Bags must fit within 9″ x 5″ x 2″
Ryan Garcia defends his WBC welterweight title against Conor Benn on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main card starts at 5:00 PM PT. Garcia and Benn are expected to walk to the ring around 8:00 PM PT, though that can shift depending on how the earlier fights run.
Can’t make the trip? The card streams on Paramount+ globally. Fans in the UK and Ireland can watch on DAZN Pay-Per-View.
Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn: Fight Night Quick Reference
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Fight Date | Saturday, September 12, 2026 |
| Venue | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas |
| Main Card Starts | 5:00 PM PT |
| Main Event Ringwalks | ~8:00 PM PT |
| Title on the Line | WBC Welterweight Championship |
| Champion | Ryan Garcia (25-0, 20 KOs) |
| Challenger | Conor Benn (25-1) |
| Promoter | Zuffa Boxing |
| US Broadcast | Paramount+ |
| UK / Ireland Broadcast | DAZN Pay-Per-View |
| Tickets | AXS (axs.com) |
| Bag Policy | Small clutch only — max 9″ x 5″ x 2″ |
| Co-Main Event | Jai Opetaia vs. Noel Mikaelian (Cruiserweight) |
| Also on the Card | Vanhouter vs. Akpejiori (HW), Magsayo vs. Cortes (LW) |
| Best Rideshare Drop | MGM Grand — use pedestrian bridges to cross |
| Best Pre-Fight Dining | The Park (Beerhaus, Shake Shack) — arrive by 3:30 PM |
| Post-Fight Rideshare Tip | Walk to Cosmopolitan or Planet Hollywood to avoid surge |
Garcia captured the WBC welterweight title earlier this year, beating Mario Barrios by unanimous decision at this same arena. He comes in at 25-0 with 20 knockouts, making his first defense against a fighter who has been building toward this moment for two years.
Benn is 25-1. He’s a pressure fighter — high output, constant movement forward, looking to make fights ugly. His most recent win came against two-time world champion Regis Prograis in his Zuffa Boxing debut. That win earned him this shot.
Garcia has the speed and power advantage. Benn has the engine to try to take it out of Garcia’s hands. That tension is why this fight is drawing attention well outside the usual boxing audience.
Garcia is the heavy betting favorite heading in.
Full Undercard
- Co-Main Event: Jai Opetaia vs. Noel Mikaelian — cruiserweight championship. Opetaia comes in at 30-0 with 23 knockouts. One of the better fighters in the sport right now getting a global platform.
- Heavyweight: Damazion Vanhouter vs. Raphael Akpejiori
- Lightweight: Mark Magsayo vs. Andres Cortes
Tickets and Arena Policy
Tickets are on sale through AXS. Options range from standard seating to VIP and premium packages. Note: every ticket includes a $1.00 fee that goes toward amateur unarmed combat in Nevada — that’s standard for boxing events in the state.
Bag policy: T-Mobile Arena only allows small clutches with maximum dimensions of 9″ x 5″ x 2″. No backpacks, no large bags. If you show up with one, you are not getting in. Check the T-Mobile Arena website for the current full policy before you pack.
Getting There and Fight Night in Las Vegas
T-Mobile Arena sits behind New York-New York and Park MGM, just off Las Vegas Boulevard. Traffic around the venue gets heavy in the hours before the first bell.
Skip parking near the arena. Park at ARIA or Mandalay Bay and walk over. If you’re taking rideshare, get dropped at MGM Grand and use the pedestrian bridges to cross the boulevard — it’s faster than sitting in the approach traffic.
The Park — the outdoor dining district that leads directly to the arena doors — is the best pre-fight option in the area. Beerhaus and Shake Shack are both there, both move quickly, and both beat sitting in a slow restaurant trying to get out before the main card starts. Get there by 3:30 PM if you want a seat and time to eat without rushing.
After the Fight
Don’t try to grab an Uber from right outside the arena when it ends. Walk over to the Cosmopolitan or Planet Hollywood, get a drink, and request your ride from there. The surge pricing and wait times immediately outside T-Mobile Arena after a big fight are not worth it. Twenty minutes of patience saves you money and a long wait on the sidewalk.
FAQ
When is the Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn fight?
Saturday, September 12, 2026. Main card at 5:00 PM PT.
Where is the fight?
T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.
What title is on the line?
Garcia’s WBC welterweight championship.
How do I watch it on TV?
Paramount+ globally. DAZN Pay-Per-View in the UK and Ireland.
Who else is on the card?
Jai Opetaia vs. Noel Mikaelian in the co-main. Heavyweights Damazion Vanhouter and Raphael Akpejiori, plus lightweights Mark Magsayo and Andres Cortes.
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