Last verified: August 2, 2026
Event: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Venue: Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, California, United States
UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs Rodrigues takes place at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Saturday, August 22. The prelims begin at 5:00 p.m. Eastern / 2:00 p.m. Pacific, followed by the main card at 8:00 p.m. Eastern / 5:00 p.m. Pacific.
US viewers can watch the complete card live and on demand with Paramount+. Either current Paramount+ plan includes every 2026 UFC Fight Night, and there is no separate pay-per-view charge. UFC currently lists Anthony Hernandez vs Gregory Rodrigues as the middleweight main event, but every bout and the running order remain subject to change.
Viewing options at a glance
| Market | Official option | What is confirmed |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Paramount+ Essential or Premium | Prelims and main card live and on demand; no separate PPV fee |
| Outside the US | UFC event page, UFC Fight Pass or local rights holder | Live and replay access varies by country |
| Replay viewers | Paramount+ in the US | Every 2026 UFC Fight Night is available on demand |
No complete licensed free livestream has been confirmed. Selected UFC events can be simulcast on CBS, but neither the official event page nor UFC's current viewing schedule identifies a CBS simulcast for Hernandez vs Rodrigues.
Hernandez vs Rodrigues start times
Sacramento is on Pacific Daylight Time in August. UFC publishes the official schedule as 5:00 p.m. EDT for the prelims and 8:00 p.m. EDT for the main card.
| Portion | Sacramento (PDT) | US Eastern (EDT) | UK (BST) | Central Europe (CEST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelims | Sat, 2:00 p.m. | Sat, 5:00 p.m. | Sat, 10:00 p.m. | Sat, 11:00 p.m. |
| Main card | Sat, 5:00 p.m. | Sat, 8:00 p.m. | Sun, 1:00 a.m. | Sun, 2:00 a.m. |
The Hernandez–Rodrigues walkout does not have a guaranteed time. It follows the earlier main-card fights, and quick finishes, decisions, medical checks or production delays can move the headliner. Open the stream for the 8:00 p.m. Eastern main-card start rather than relying on a predicted walkout.
UFC's Sacramento announcement and current viewing schedule independently show the same prelim and main-card times.
How to watch Hernandez vs Rodrigues in the US
The UFC event page assigns both portions of the card to Paramount+. Paramount+ says every full UFC Fight Night card in 2026 streams live and on demand with either subscription plan.
Current direct US prices are:
| Plan | Monthly price | Annual price | UFC access and main differences |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount+ Essential | $8.99 | $89.99 | Complete UFC card live and on demand; ad supported |
| Paramount+ Premium | $13.99 | $139.99 | Complete UFC card; local CBS feed, Showtime and fewer entertainment ads, subject to live-TV commercials |
Taxes may apply. There is no additional UFC PPV fee for this event. Check the final renewal amount and offer terms at checkout because temporary discounts and partner bundles can differ.
Paramount+'s official UFC Fight Night guide confirms live and on-demand access on both plans. Its current UFC price guide lists the monthly and annual prices.
Which Paramount+ plan do you need?
Essential is sufficient. Premium is not required to unlock the prelims, main card or replay.
Premium adds a live local CBS station in supported markets, Showtime programming, downloads for eligible entertainment titles and fewer ads in most on-demand programming. Those benefits do not mean this Fight Night will air on CBS, and they do not guarantee a commercial-free live sports feed.
Can you watch without cable?
Yes. Paramount+ is a direct internet-streaming route, so a cable or satellite login is not required. Subscribe through the official website or app, open the UFC hub and select the live UFC Fight Night stream.
If Paramount+ is billed through a third party, confirm that the subscription can be activated in the standalone Paramount+ app. A channel sold inside another platform may have different navigation or account-linking rules.
Supported devices and stream limit
Paramount+ identifies these supported device families for UFC Fight Night:
- Smart TVs
- Roku, Fire TV and Apple TV
- iPhone and iPad
- Android phones and tablets
- Xbox and PlayStation consoles
- Supported computer web browsers
The current Paramount+ signup page advertises up to three simultaneous streams. That is an account-wide limit, not three extra streams reserved for UFC.
Install the official Paramount+ app from the normal device store. Update the app and device software before fight day, sign in on the exact screen you will use and test another video. Do not wait until the prelims to discover an expired login or unsupported television.
Can you watch a replay?
Yes. Paramount+ states that every 2026 UFC Fight Night streams on demand and that replays are uploaded shortly after the bouts finish. It does not promise an exact posting minute for Hernandez vs Rodrigues.
To reduce spoilers, navigate directly to the UFC Fight Night show page instead of searching news or social media. If the replay does not appear immediately, close and reopen the app or check again after the live event finishes processing.
Premium supports downloads for eligible movies and shows, but Paramount+ does not make an event-specific promise that this live-sports replay will be downloadable. Treat it as a streaming replay unless the app displays a Download button.
Current Hernandez vs Rodrigues fight card
UFC currently displays eight announced matchups. The event page does not yet assign every contest to a final prelim or main-card position, so this is the current card—not a locked running order.
| Bout | Division or status |
|---|---|
| Anthony Hernandez vs Gregory Rodrigues | Middleweight main event |
| Roman Dolidze vs Reinier de Ridder | Light heavyweight |
| Serghei Spivac vs Vitor Petrino | Heavyweight |
| Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Shamil Gaziev | Heavyweight |
| Kody Steele vs Gauge Young | Lightweight |
| Carli Judice vs Jeisla Chaves | Women's strawweight |
| Wes Schultz vs Jackson McVey | Middleweight |
| Shanelle Dyer vs Elise Reed | Women's strawweight |
The event page currently shows Hernandez at No. 6 and Rodrigues at No. 11 in the middleweight rankings. Rankings can change between announcement and fight night, so the matchup names and event date are more durable than a numbered-title claim.
Fight cards can change because of injury, illness, medical clearance, travel problems or weight issues. Use UFC's live event page rather than an old poster or unofficial streaming listing for the final card.
Main-event context
UFC lists both headliners with 15-3 professional records. Hernandez returns after his February loss to Sean Strickland, while Rodrigues enters after UFC-listed stoppage wins over Brunno Ferreira, Jack Hermansson and Brad Tavares.
The co-feature pairs Roman Dolidze with Reinier de Ridder at light heavyweight. UFC's announcement also highlights the heavyweight fights Serghei Spivac vs Vitor Petrino and Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Shamil Gaziev.
These promotional records and ranking positions are current only as of the verification date. Start2Watch will not add speculative title-shot promises, betting recommendations or an invented winner prediction to a viewing guide.
Is there a free official stream?
No complete licensed free US stream is confirmed. Paramount+ requires a paid subscription, and the current direct signup page does not display a universal free trial that should be promised to every user.
Selected UFC events may appear on CBS and become receivable with an antenna, but no CBS simulcast is currently listed for Hernandez vs Rodrigues. A Premium subscriber's local CBS feed does not automatically carry the fight; open the dedicated UFC event stream.
UFC may provide free weigh-ins, interviews, press coverage and short highlights on its official channels. Those programs are not the complete prelim and main-card broadcast.
Avoid pages offering shared accounts, modified apps, browser-notification access, cryptocurrency payments or unofficial IPTV restreams. They are not authorized viewing routes and can expose devices, passwords and payment information.
Watching outside the United States
The Paramount+ rights described above are confirmed for the United States. They should not be copied into a UK, Canadian, Australian or other local guide without country-specific verification.
UFC Fight Pass says its catalog and live availability vary by country because of regional television restrictions. Its official FAQ lists browsers, mobile devices, streaming sticks, consoles and smart TVs, but technical device support does not prove that this specific main card is live in every territory.
Open UFC's viewing schedule from the country where you will watch and confirm:
- The local broadcaster or Fight Pass listing.
- Which portions of the card are live.
- The local start date and time.
- The current subscription price.
- Replay timing and blackout restrictions.
Do not assume a US Paramount+ account or another country's Fight Pass catalog will work while travelling. A VPN does not create distribution rights or guarantee service access.
Set up your stream before August 22
- Recheck the UFC event page for late card or start-time changes.
- Confirm Hernandez vs Rodrigues appears in the Paramount+ UFC hub.
- Update the Paramount+ app and streaming device.
- Sign in on the screen you intend to use.
- Play another title to test video, sound, captions and the remote.
- Confirm that the account has one of its three streams available.
- Use Ethernet or strong 5 GHz Wi-Fi where practical.
- Open the event 10 to 15 minutes before the prelims.
Use Start2Watch's internet-speed guide to leave bandwidth for other household devices. If the picture pauses or loses quality, follow the stream buffering diagnostic. Fire TV users can also use the clear Firestick cache guide and Firestick Wi-Fi troubleshooting guide.
For nearby UFC events, see Start2Watch's Gamrot vs Salkilld guide, UFC 330 guide and Nurmagomedov vs Song guide. Each has a different schedule and regional-rights position.
Hernandez vs Rodrigues FAQs
What time do the prelims start?
The prelims begin Saturday at 5:00 p.m. Eastern / 2:00 p.m. Pacific, 10:00 p.m. BST and 11:00 p.m. CEST.
What time does the main card start?
The main card begins Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Eastern / 5:00 p.m. Pacific. That is 1:00 a.m. BST and 2:00 a.m. CEST on Sunday.
Is Hernandez vs Rodrigues on Paramount+?
Yes in the United States. UFC lists Paramount+ for both the prelims and main card.
Is it a pay-per-view?
No in the United States. Paramount+ says UFC Fight Nights are included with either plan without an extra PPV fee.
Can you watch a replay?
Yes. Paramount+ says every 2026 UFC Fight Night is available on demand, although it does not guarantee an exact event-specific posting minute.
Is Hernandez vs Rodrigues free on CBS?
No CBS simulcast is currently confirmed. Use the Paramount+ event stream unless UFC or CBS publishes an official change.
How many fights are announced?
UFC currently lists eight matchups. Bouts and the running order can change before August 22.
What time will Hernandez and Rodrigues walk out?
There is no guaranteed walkout time. The main card begins at 8:00 p.m. Eastern, and the headliner follows the preceding bouts.
Verification and update policy
This guide was verified on August 2, 2026 using UFC's event page, Sacramento announcement and viewing schedule; UFC's Fight Pass FAQ; and Paramount+'s current UFC Fight Night, price, plan and device information.
Start2Watch will recheck the card, running order, schedule, Paramount+ event tile, prices, CBS status, device support, simultaneous streams and replay availability within 48 hours of the prelims.
Start2Watch links only to licensed viewing services. Fight cards and schedules can change, platform access is territorial, and no complete free livestream is promised where one has not been officially announced.