Following an exciting 2022 campaign, the Professional Fighters League will look to pick up where it left off in 2023.
The PFL announced its return with a slate of events starting in April. Fights on April 1, April 7, and April 14 will take place inside Virgin Hotels Las Vegas in Nevada.
The featherweights and light heavyweights will kick things off on April 1. Following that all be heavyweights and women’s featherweights. The women’s featherweight division will take over the women’s lightweight division. Lightweight champion Larissa Pacheco will be competing under the featherweight format.
PFL 3 will see the lightweights and the welterweights in action. During this time, fans will get to see the PFL debuts of former UFC competitors Marlon Moraes, Shane Burgos, Yorgan De Castro, and Thiago Santos.
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All of the champions from the previous year will be competing in the 2023 PFL campaign.
“The Professional Fighters League is excited to return this April to Las Vegas, the fight capital of the world, to kick off the 2023 PFL Regular Season with a three-event residency at the reimagined The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas,” said PFL CEO Peter Murray. “The PFL’s extensive roster of world-class fighters will be on display for all US events live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+, along with international distribution to 160 countries globally for MMA fans around the world.”
Here is a complete guide to the start of the 2023 PFL regular season, including the start times, fight cards, price, and more.
Who won the 2022 PFL Finals?
- Ante Delija (Heavyweight)
- Rob Wilkinson (Light Heavyweight)
- Sadibou Sy (Welterweight)
- Olivier Aubin-Mercier (Lightweight)
- Larissa Pacheco (Lightweight)
- Brendan Loughnane (Featherweight)
When is PFL 1 2023?
- Date: Saturday, April 1
- Start time: TBA
The start of the PFL’s 2023 regular season takes place on April 1. The Sporting News will be providing more information when released, including the event start time.
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When is PFL 2 2023?
- Date: Friday, April 7
- Start time: TBA
The second event of the PFL’s 2023 regular season takes place on April 7. The Sporting News will be providing more information when released, including the event start time.
When is PFL 3 2023?
- Date: Friday, April 14
- Start time: TBA
The third event of the PFL’s 2023 regular season takes place on April 14. The Sporting News will be providing more information when released, including the event start time.
How to watch the start of the PFL 2023 regular season
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States | April 1, 7, 14 | ESPN+, ESPN |
| Canada | April 1, 7, 14 | YouTube |
| United Kingdom | April 1, 7, 14 | DAZN |
| Australia | April 1, 7, 14 | Stan. Sport |
In the United States, you can watch all three events of the opening of the PFL 2023 campaign on ESPN and ESPN+.
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In Canada, the 2023 PFL regular season will be available on YouTube.
The 2023 PFL regular season will be available on DAZN in the United Kingdom and Stan. Sport in Australia.
PFL 2023 season price: How much does the PFL cost?
You can pay $9.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $99.99.
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| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $12.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
Click here to learn about the different pricing and bundling options with the ESPN+ platform.
Where is the start of the PFL 2023 season?
All three events that will kick off the PFL’s 2023 season take place inside The Theater at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas. The Theater can hold up to 4,500 people.
PFL 2023 regular season fight card
PFL 1 (April 1, 2023)
- Brendan Loughnane vs. Marlon Moraes; Featherweights
- Robert Wilkinson vs. Thiago Santos; Light Heavyweights
PFL 2 (April 7, 2023)
- Ante Delija vs. Yorgan De Castro; Heavyweights
- Larissa Pacheco vs. Julia Budd; Featherweights
PFL 3 (April 14, 2023)
- Olivier Aubin-Mercier vs. Shane Burgos; Lightweights
- Sadibou Sy vs. Jarrah Al-Silawi; Welterweights
