Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua: Date, Venue and Undercard for the Cardiff Showdown
Britain's heavyweight fight of the century is finally happening, with a Netflix stream, a late start for US fans and Manny Pacquiao on the bill.
Boxing fans have waited the better part of a decade for this one. Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, the two biggest names in British heavyweight boxing, will finally meet on Friday, December 11, 2026, at Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
Date, Venue and Start Time
- Date: Friday, December 11, 2026
- Venue: Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales
- Stream: Netflix
- Main event ringwalks: around 1 a.m. UK time on Saturday, December 12
That late start is built for American viewers. It puts the main event in Friday prime time across the United States. Organizers still need local approval to extend the stadium's curfew, and Cardiff Council says some arrangements, including changes to the stadium's premises license, are still being finalized.
The fight was announced by Turki Alalshikh, with UFC boss Dana White also involved in the promotion.
Pacquiao Joins the Card
The undercard just got a legend. Promoter Eddie Hearn says former two-time world champion Joe Cordina has agreed terms to face Manny Pacquiao on the Fury vs. Joshua bill. The news came days after a judge cleared Cordina of assault over a petrol station incident, ruling he was defending himself.
The full undercard and bout order have not been officially confirmed, so expect more names to be added in the coming weeks.
Two Careers, One Night
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have each been world heavyweight champion, and both have had career-defining highs and painful lows. For years the fight was talked about, negotiated and then pulled apart. Now both men get to settle the debate that has followed them through their careers.
The Heavyweight Picture
The division around them is busy:
- Daniel Dubois stopped Fabio Wardley to retain his title and make his case as the heavyweight king.
- Jai Opetaia is gearing up for a potential clash with Deontay Wilder.
- David Benavidez vs. Cieslak, a cruiserweight unification bout, is set for December 5.
Elsewhere in boxing, Devin Haney signed a multi-fight deal with DAZN, and Shakur Stevenson says he has been released from Zuffa Boxing.
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Related reading: the full fall 2026 boxing schedule.
Background from Wikipedia
Tyson Fury
Tyson Luke Fury (born 12 August 1988) is a British professional boxer. He held multiple world heavyweight championships, including unified titles from 2015 to 2016, the Ring magazine title twice between 2015 and 2022, and the World Boxing Council (WBC) title from 2020 to 2024. He also held the International Boxing Organization (IBO) title during his first reign as champion.
At regional level, he held multiple heavyweight championships, including the British title twice between 2011 and 2015; the European title from 2014 to 2015; and the Commonwealth title from 2011 to 2012.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua?
The fight is scheduled for Friday, December 11, 2026, at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.
How can I watch Fury vs. Joshua in the USA?
The fight streams on Netflix. Main event ringwalks are planned for around 1 a.m. UK time on December 12, which is Friday evening in the United States.
Is Manny Pacquiao fighting on the Fury vs. Joshua undercard?
Promoter Eddie Hearn says Joe Cordina has agreed terms to face Manny Pacquiao on the card. The full undercard has not been officially announced.
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