One of the busiest combat sports weekends of the year will feature title fights, grudge matches, and celebrities competing for revenge.
Canelo Alvarez returns to action on May 6 against John Ryder. The undisputed super middleweight champion competes in Mexico for the first time in over a decade, and this is Canelo's first bout since undergoing wrist surgery.
Canelo’s fight will air on DAZN PPV in the U.S.
Not only will we see the return of Canelo, but Henry Cejudo re-enters the octagon after retiring in 2020. “Triple C” faces Aljamain Sterling at UFC 288 for the latter’s UFC bantamweight title.
WATCH: Canelo Alvarez vs. John Ryder, live on DAZN PPV
A former bantamweight and flyweight champion, Cejudo is ready to continue where he started. Sterling wants to prove to all doubters he is a dominant champion. Something has got to give inside New Jersey’s Prudential Center. UFC 288 airs on ESPN+ PPV in the U.S.
Finally, WWE will head to Puerto Rico for the first time since 2005 for its Backlash event. The main event will be Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar in a first-time matchup. Also set to compete will be music sensation Bad Bunny fighting Damian Priest in a Street Fight.
Here's a breakdown of the times of several key events taking place on May 6, and if they are competing against one another.
Can I watch UFC 288, WWE Backlash, and Canelo?
The Canelo vs. Ryder main card will interfere with the start of WWE Backlash and UFC 288. However, by the time the UFC 288 main event starts, Backlash and Canelo vs. Ryder will be over.
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Canelo vs. Ryder airs on DAZN PPV, while UFC 288 airs on ESPN+ and ESPN PPV. Backlash will be on Peacock in the U.S.
What time is Canelo Alvarez vs. John Ryder today?
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, May 6 | 7 p.m. ET | 11 p.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, May 6 | 4 p.m. PT | 8 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Sunday, May 7 | 12 a.m. BST | 4 a.m. BST |
| Australia | Sunday, May 7 | 9 a.m. AEST | 1 p.m. AEST |
Canelo vs. Ryder takes place on May 6. The main card starts at 7 p.m. ET | 4 p.m. PT | 12 a.m. BST | 9 a.m. AEST. The main event fighters should make their way to the ring around 11 p.m. ET | 8 p.m. PT | 4 a.m. BST | 1 p.m. AEST, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
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What time is UFC 288: Aljamain Sterling vs. Henry Cejudo today?
- Date: Saturday, May 6 | Sunday, May 7
- FIGHT PASS Prelims: 6 p.m. ET | 10 p.m. ET GMT | 9 a.m. AEDT
- Prelims: 8 p.m. ET | 12 a.m. GMT | 11 a.m. AEDT
- Main card: 10 p.m. ET | 2 a.m. GMT | 1 p.m. AEDT
- Main event: 12:15 a.m. ET | 4:15 a.m. GMT | 3:15 p.m. AEDT (approx.)
UFC 288 takes place on May 6. The early prelims start at 6 p.m. ET | 10 p.m. ET GMT | 9 a.m. AEDT, followed by the prelims at 8 p.m. ET | 12 a.m. GMT | 11 a.m. AEDT. The UFC 288 main card will begin at 10 p.m. ET | 2 a.m. GMT | 1 p.m. AEDT.
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What time is WWE Backlash 2023 today?
- Date: Saturday, May 6 | Sunday, May 7
- Pre-Show: 7 p.m. ET | 12 a.m. BST | 9 a.m. AEST
- Main card: 8 p.m. ET | 1 a.m. BST | 10 a.m. AEST
WWE Backlash 2023 takes place on May 6. The pre-show starts around 7 p.m. ET | 12 a.m. BST | 9 a.m. AEST. The main card begins at 8 p.m. ET | 1 a.m. BST | 11 a.m. AEST.