Boxing fans! There's a lot to look forward to in 2026. There are blockbuster clashes pencilled for the rest of the year, and you have no breathing room. With so many upcoming events in the calendar, the cost of keeping up with live boxing racks up fast. Particularly with so many fights pay-per-view (PPV) on top of a subscription.
That's why we've found the best value streaming services and networks to watch boxing in the United Kingdom. Whether it's welterweight clashes, fired-up press conferences, or the rise of new contenders, our top four have you covered.
What are the big boxing matches for 2026?
- Naoya Inoue vs. Junto Nakatani (May 2): This is a dream matchup for purists. Inoue, the pound-for-pound king, faces his toughest test in years against the dangerous Nakatani in an all-Japanese undisputed clash.
- Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven (May 23): In a unique heavyweight spectacle, unified champion Usyk defends his WBC crown against kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven in front of the Great Pyramids of Giza.
- Heavyweight Title Defence (May 9): Fabio Wardley makes his first WBO defence against former champion Daniel Dubois in what is being billed as the biggest all-British heavyweight fight of the year so far.
- Mayweather vs. Pacquiao II (Sept 19): While it's an exhibition, the return of the two biggest icons of the last era to the ring in Las Vegas remains one of the most commercially significant events of the year.
Upcoming 2026 boxing schedule
Major Title Fights
| Date | Match | Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| May 2nd 2026 | Gilberto Ramírez vs David Benavidez | DAZN |
| May 2nd, 2026 | Naoya Inou vs Junto Nakatani | DAZN |
| May 9th, 2026 | Fabio Wardley vs Daniel Dubois | DAZN |
| May 23rd 2026 | Oleksandr Usyk vs Rico Verhoeven | DAZN |
| September 19th 2026 | Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao | Netflix |
For the complete fight schedule, click here.
