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The Alvarez vs Mbilli date and time needs one important UK distinction: the event is advertised for 31 October 2026, while the WBC's published viewing slot converts to 00:00 GMT on Sunday, 1 November. Here is how to plan your Saturday night, where the fight takes place and what remains unconfirmed about the start time.
In this guide
01 / PLAN YOUR FIGHT NIGHT
Alvarez vs Mbilli UK date and time
The published UK viewing slot is 00:00 GMT on Sunday, 1 November 2026: midnight at the end of Saturday night.
The advertised Alvarez vs Mbilli event date is Saturday, 31 October 2026. For British viewers, the WBC's published broadcast reference crosses into the following calendar day. Put Saturday evening and the early hours of Sunday in your plans, rather than waiting until Sunday night.
The time comes from the WBC viewing guide, which lists 8:00 pm Eastern Time on 31 October and 3:00 am in Riyadh on 1 November. Both convert to midnight in Britain. This is a published viewing reference; it does not independently confirm the start of every part of the show.
The UK returns to Greenwich Mean Time on 25 October 2026, according to GOV.UK's clock-change dates. Use GMT for this fight, rather than BST. London, Manchester, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast all share the same UK time.
| Schedule detail | Published information |
|---|---|
| Advertised event date | Saturday, 31 October 2026 |
| UK viewing reference | Sunday, 1 November 2026 · 00:00 GMT |
| Riyadh viewing reference | Sunday, 1 November 2026 · 03:00 AST |
| Venue | The Venue, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Main-event ring walks | Not separately verified |
| Full-card / main-card start | Not separately verified |
Schedule checked on 19 October 2026. Times can change; check the local broadcaster's event listing before fight night.
02 / READ THE SCHEDULE CORRECTLY
Start time, main card and ring walks
Searching for the Alvarez vs Mbilli start time can produce several different answers because a boxing show has more than one starting point. Preliminary bouts, the main broadcast, the main-event entrances and the opening bell are separate moments.
WBC labels its schedule as broadcast times. We therefore use midnight GMT as a viewing reference, rather than presenting it as a guaranteed Canelo or Mbilli ring walk. A separately verified UK start for the complete undercard or main card was not established for this update.
Do not assume that tuning in at midnight will show every supporting bout. If you want the full show, check the UK broadcaster's listing for an earlier coverage start. If you only want the headline contest, keep an eye on live coverage: earlier stoppages, long bouts and production breaks can move the entrances.
The practical sequence is to confirm your provider's schedule, check access to the event before coverage begins and follow its live running order. A provisional time in an article cannot replace an event-specific listing on the night.
03 / THE PLACE AND THE OCCASION
Where is Alvarez vs Mbilli taking place?
The listed place is The Venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The official Webook ticket page names that location for the event billed as Mexico vs. The World on 31 October. Use the current ticket listing when checking the venue, rather than an older report that may name another Riyadh arena.
Riyadh is the host city; The Venue is the individual venue named by the ticket seller. The location is in Saudi Arabia, while the dates shown on international broadcasts depend on the viewer's time zone. Use the official ticket information for directions and arrival details.
The headline bout is scheduled for twelve rounds with Christian Mbilli's WBC super-middleweight championship at stake. The Ring's event announcement confirms the advertised date and the title-fight pairing.

If you are attending in person, check your ticket for entry instructions, doors, seating and the final event schedule. The 03:00 Riyadh viewing reference is not a verified doors-opening time. Confirm those details before arranging transport.
For admission to the venue, use our ticket prices and official booking guide.
04 / ONE REFERENCE, DIFFERENT DATES
Alvarez vs Mbilli time around the world
The table below converts the same WBC-listed broadcast reference. It is not a set of independently confirmed regional coverage starts, and it does not establish ring-walk times.
| Location | Local date | Local time |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Sunday, 1 November 2026 | 00:00 GMT |
| Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Sunday, 1 November 2026 | 03:00 AST |
| New York / Toronto | Saturday, 31 October 2026 | 20:00 EDT |
| Los Angeles | Saturday, 31 October 2026 | 17:00 PDT |
| Mainland Spain / Paris | Sunday, 1 November 2026 | 01:00 CET |
| Sydney | Sunday, 1 November 2026 | 11:00 AEDT |
| Perth | Sunday, 1 November 2026 | 08:00 AWST |
The US and Canadian evening shown here is still on daylight time. For UK viewers, the key conversion is simpler: Britain is on GMT, so the UTC reference and UK clock both read 00:00 on 1 November.
We calculated the conversions from the WBC's Eastern Time and Riyadh references. Its published Spain entry differs from the local clock conversion, so the table uses the time-zone conversion rather than copying that entry.
05 / GET READY TO WATCH
How to watch from the UK
The organiser has announced DAZN PPV as an international viewing route. Visit the official DAZN service and select your market to check the UK listing, final coverage time, price and account requirements. This update does not establish a verified UK event price or inclusion in a particular subscription.
Check whether the event requires a separate pay-per-view purchase and whether a subscription is also needed. Arrange access before the scheduled coverage starts, then use the broadcaster's on-screen schedule for the latest running order.
For the wider sporting picture, read our Alvarez vs Mbilli fight guide, including the published odds, style-based prediction and announced undercard. Betting markets and viewing packages are separate purchases; always check the terms of each.
06 / YOUR FIGHT-NIGHT QUESTIONS
Date and time FAQs
What is the Alvarez vs Mbilli UK date and time?
The WBC-listed viewing slot converts to 00:00 GMT on Sunday, 1 November 2026. The event is advertised for Saturday, 31 October. Midnight here means the start of Sunday, immediately after Saturday evening.
What is the Alvarez vs Mbilli start time?
WBC publishes a broadcast reference of 8:00 pm Eastern Time on 31 October, equivalent to midnight GMT on 1 November. Separately confirmed times for the full card, main card and ring walks were not established for this update.
Where is Alvarez vs Mbilli taking place?
The official Webook ticket listing names The Venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It lists the event as Mexico vs. The World on 31 October 2026. Check the current ticket details before travelling.
Is the fight on 31 October or 1 November in the UK?
The advertised event date is 31 October. The published viewing reference falls at the start of 1 November in the UK, so British viewers should plan around Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Are the UK ring-walk times confirmed?
No separately verified ring-walk time was established for this update. The WBC broadcast reference should not be treated as a guaranteed entrance time or opening bell.
Is the UK on GMT or BST for this fight?
The UK is on GMT. British Summer Time ends on 25 October 2026, before the advertised event date. Midnight GMT is also 00:00 UTC.
Where can UK viewers watch Alvarez vs Mbilli?
The organiser has announced DAZN PPV as an international viewing route. Check the UK DAZN listing for availability, the final broadcast schedule, price and any subscription requirement.
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