Canelo vs Mbilli Tonight: WBC Title Fight in Riyadh, Start Time and How to Watch in the UK

Canelo vs Mbilli takes place tonight, Saturday, October 31, at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Saul “Canelo” Alvarez returns to the ring after 13 months away, and his first fight since his defeat by Terence Crawford, to challenge Christian Mbilli for Mbilli’s WBC super middleweight title. The whole card is live on DAZN PPV.

For viewers in the United Kingdom, the key times are straightforward. DAZN’s PPV coverage begins at 5pm GMT, and the main-event ring walks for Canelo vs Mbilli are scheduled for approximately 8:30pm GMT. The fight is available in the UK on DAZN PPV for £24.99, and can be watched on a smart TV, smartphone, tablet, streaming device, games console, laptop or computer through the DAZN app or website. Full broadcast details are set out in DAZN’s guide to how to watch Canelo Alvarez’s next fight.

What is at stake in Riyadh?

Mbilli, 31, is the reigning WBC super middleweight champion, with a record of 29 wins, no defeats, one draw and 24 knockouts. Alvarez, 36, has a record of 63 wins, three defeats and two draws, with 39 knockouts, and has won championships in four weight classes. As USA Today notes, Alvarez is fighting for more than the WBC super middleweight title when he faces Mbilli in Riyadh — he is also fighting for his legacy, after his last fight ended in defeat to Crawford in September 2025.

Canelo vs Mbilli fight card

• Saul “Canelo” Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli — for Mbilli’s WBC super middleweight title
• Jaime Munguia vs Nikita Zon — for Munguia’s WBA super middleweight title
• Rafael Espinoza vs Ricardo Blandon — for Espinoza’s WBO featherweight title
• Raymond Rojas Garcia vs Reito Tsutsumi — super featherweight

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Canelo vs Mbilli — Quick Reference Summary

Canelo vs Mbilli FAQs

What time is Canelo vs Mbilli in the UK?

DAZN PPV coverage begins at 5pm GMT on Saturday, October 31, 2026, with the main-event ring walks scheduled for approximately 8:30pm GMT.

How can I watch Canelo vs Mbilli in the UK?

The fight is live on DAZN PPV in the UK for £24.99. Watch through the DAZN app on a smart TV, phone, tablet or streaming device, or on a laptop or computer via the DAZN website.

Where is Canelo vs Mbilli taking place?

The fight takes place at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

What title is on the line?

Christian Mbilli’s WBC super middleweight title is on the line. Alvarez is attempting to become a world champion at super middleweight once more.

Who is on the Canelo vs Mbilli undercard?

The undercard includes Jaime Munguia vs Nikita Zon for the WBA super middleweight title, Rafael Espinoza vs Ricardo Blandon for the WBO featherweight title, and Raymond Rojas Garcia vs Reito Tsutsumi at super featherweight.