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The clock above counts down to Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford II — the rematch between two of boxing's biggest pound-for-pound names — widely targeted for Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Las Vegas during Mexican Independence Day weekend.
The first Canelo vs Crawford fight crowned an undisputed champion across two of the sport's marquee weight classes and broke modern pay-per-view records under the Riyadh Season banner, with global distribution via DAZN PPV. The rematch slots into the same September window that Canelo Alvarez has owned for over a decade — the Mexican Independence Day weekend in Las Vegas — and is shaping up as one of 2026's biggest combat-sports nights.
Crawford, the unbeaten Omaha welterweight who jumped two weight classes to challenge Canelo, has been laser-focused on the rematch since the first fight's split-night drama. Canelo, meanwhile, comes in with home-crowd Vegas support, and the build-up will lean heavily on national-pride storylines on both sides.
The fight is expected to broadcast worldwide on DAZN PPV, with regional sub-licensees in Mexico, the UK, the Middle East, and Asia. Main-card start is typically 8 PM PT (3 AM UTC Sunday), with main-event ringwalks roughly two hours later. UK fans can expect a 4 AM BST main event; UAE viewers look at a 6 AM Sunday card.
For more 2026 combat-sports countdowns, see the Las Vegas Grand Prix 2026 countdown for the same Vegas tourism week, and the Super Bowl LXI countdown for the next major US sports tentpole.
When is Canelo vs Crawford II? Targeted for Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Las Vegas, Mexican Independence Day weekend. Where is the fight? Las Vegas — venue (T-Mobile Arena or Allegiant Stadium) confirmed closer to fight week. Who won the first fight? Canelo Alvarez retained his undisputed status in a controversial decision; the rematch was negotiated immediately after. How can I watch? DAZN PPV worldwide, with regional broadcasters confirmed nearer the date.
