Canelo Álvarez vs. Christian Mbilli was scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026, with main-event ring walks at approximately 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−04:00), or 1:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−07:00). That corresponds to 20:00 UTC and 11:00 p.m. Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+03:00) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the host city. These were advertised ring-walk times, not a guaranteed opening-bell time; earlier fights could push the main event later.
For U.S. viewers, DAZN listed preliminary coverage at 9:00 a.m. EDT and its pay-per-view broadcast at 12:30 p.m. EDT. The WBC super middleweight title bout headlined a nine-fight card billed “Mexico vs. The World.” The detailed timing below follows DAZN's U.S. event schedule.
All U.S. times in this table refer to Saturday, October 31, 2026. The U.S. had not yet switched back to standard time: Eastern was EDT (UTC−04:00), Central was CDT (UTC−05:00), Mountain was MDT (UTC−06:00), and Pacific was PDT (UTC−07:00). Riyadh remains on AST (UTC+03:00) year-round.
| Schedule milestone | Eastern (EDT) | Central (CDT) | Mountain (MDT) | Pacific (PDT) | Riyadh (AST) | UTC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preliminary broadcast | 9:00 a.m. | 8:00 a.m. | 7:00 a.m. | 6:00 a.m. | 4:00 p.m. | 13:00 |
| DAZN PPV broadcast | 12:30 p.m. | 11:30 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. | 9:30 a.m. | 7:30 p.m. | 16:30 |
| Expected Canelo–Mbilli ring walks | 4:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. | 20:00 |
Important timing distinction: The PPV broadcast starting at 12:30 p.m. EDT did not mean Canelo and Mbilli would fight at that time. It was the start of the paid coverage; several televised bouts preceded the headliner. A late stoppage, a full-distance decision, or a production delay can move the ring walks.
An October 12 WBC viewing guide published an 8:00 p.m. Eastern U.S. time, which conflicts with DAZN's more detailed U.S. broadcast and ring-walk schedule. For planning, this guide uses the broadcaster's published event windows rather than treating the differing WBC figure as a confirmed start for the main event.
The following nine bouts reflect the DAZN event lineup and the Saudi Press Agency's October 29 fight-week confirmation. They are grouped by broadcast rather than assigned invented individual start times.
| Segment | Bout | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Main card | Christian Mbilli vs. Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez | WBC super middleweight world championship, 168 pounds |
| Main card | Jaime Munguía vs. Nikita Zon | Super middleweight matchup |
| Main card | Rafael Espinoza vs. Ricardo Blandón | Featherweight matchup |
| Main card | Raymundo Rojas vs. Reito Tsutsumi | Super featherweight matchup |
| Prelims | David Picasso vs. Carl Jammes Martin | Undercard bout |
| Prelims | Erick Villegas vs. Sultan Almohammed | Undercard bout |
| Prelims | Marcos Vázquez vs. Bek Nurmaganbet | Undercard bout |
| Prelims | Carlos Emiliano Rojo Vázquez vs. Flavius Biea | Undercard bout; Rojo is also listed under shortened names |
| Prelims | Héctor Aguirre vs. Brayan Leon | Undercard bout |
Some earlier promotional cards named different opponents or included additional matchups. In particular, older listings paired Rafael Espinoza with Lorenzo Parra, whereas the later DAZN and Saudi fight-week announcements listed Ricardo Blandón. For the last word on bout order and substitutions, check the live broadcaster card rather than an older poster.
The event was set for The Venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, according to the Saudi Press Agency's October 30 report. Some earlier WBC promotional material described the site as Kingdom Arena or ANB Arena, creating inconsistent venue labels online. The newer local event confirmation identifies The Venue. Riyadh is seven hours ahead of New York and ten hours ahead of Los Angeles on October 31, before the U.S. daylight saving time change.
DAZN carried the event in the United States as a pay-per-view offering. The broadcaster's official U.S. help page provides access and scheduling information. Package eligibility and pay-per-view pricing can change, so use the DAZN checkout details shown for your account rather than relying on an old quoted price.
Mbilli entered as the reigning WBC super middleweight champion, while Álvarez was attempting to regain a belt after losing his undisputed championship to Terence Crawford in September 2025. The WBC's October 27 preview listed Canelo at 63-3-2 with 39 knockouts and Mbilli at 29-0-1 with 24 knockouts. Mbilli's professional record was unbeaten, although it included a draw.
Both fighters made the 168-pound limit at the official weigh-in: the WBC reported Mbilli at 167.8 pounds and Canelo at 167.7 pounds on October 30. Those are pre-fight figures, not fight results.
DAZN advertised approximately 4:00 p.m. EDT (20:00 UTC) for the ring walks, not an exact first-bell timestamp. The opening bell would follow introductions and any final preparations, and could shift if previous fights ran long. This guide does not present an unverified actual start time as fact.
For U.S. viewers, the scheduled date was Saturday, October 31, 2026. The anticipated ring walks were also on Saturday in Riyadh—11:00 p.m. AST (UTC+03:00). A delay beyond midnight in Saudi Arabia would change the local calendar date, but would not alter the original advertised U.S. schedule.
Yes. Fight cards and live broadcast running orders can change, especially when earlier bouts end unexpectedly quickly or go the distance. The broadcaster's live feed is the best reference for the actual order and start once the event is underway.
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