Canelo vs Mbilli Fight Week: Schedule and Undercard
Last updated: 24 October 2026
Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli fight week runs 28 to 31 October, ending with fight night at The Venue in Riyadh. The undercard changed this week: Rafael Espinoza now defends the WBO featherweight title against Ricardo Blandon after Lorenzo Parra was ruled out on medical grounds. Tickets start from 50 SAR on WeBook; DAZN carries the card on pay-per-view.
The fight week schedule
Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, published the fight-week schedule on 20 October. Each event starts at 9:00 PM Riyadh time, and the graphic carried The Ring, Riyadh Season and DAZN branding, which DAZN reposted. This independent guide to Riyadh Season will update the card below if anything else changes.
| Day | Event |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 28 October | Grand arrivals |
| Thursday 29 October | Press conferences |
| Friday 30 October | Ceremonial weigh-in |
| Saturday 31 October | Fight night |
Parra out, Blandon in on the undercard
Lorenzo Parra is out of the WBO featherweight title fight. The Middle East Professional Boxing Commission declined to authorize him on medical-exam grounds, and WBO president Gustavo Olivieri confirmed that WBO No. 15 Ricardo Blandon steps in to face champion Rafael Espinoza on 31 October. The change was reported by BoxingScene on 23 October.
The rest of the announced card
Alalshikh announced three title fights for the undercard on 8 October. Jaime Munguia defends the WBA super-middleweight title against Nikita Zon, and Lindolfo Delgado meets Arthur Biyarslanov for the vacant IBF super-lightweight title. Above them, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (63-3-2, 39 knockouts) challenges Christian Mbilli (29-0-1, 24 knockouts) for the WBC super-middleweight title. It is Canelo’s first fight since his unanimous-decision loss to Terence Crawford in September 2025, and Mbilli’s first defense as full champion after Crawford vacated the belt.
Is the fight still on?
Yes. No date or venue change has been announced. On 11 October Alalshikh posted that Canelo told him he would still fight in Riyadh “no matter what happens,” and WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has said he expects to travel at the end of the month. The Future Investment Initiative moved its 2026 edition to 2027, but this fight has not moved.
Tickets and how to watch
WeBook is the official ticket channel, with tickets from 50 SAR. Entry is by mobile ticket, so download it before you travel and charge your phone. The cheapest tiers on big Riyadh fight nights clear first and prices climb through fight week rather than falling, so booking early usually beats waiting. DAZN carries the card on pay-per-view; confirm the start time on the DAZN listing for your own timezone, because Riyadh main events walk late in local time.
Getting to The Venue
The Venue sits in the Boulevard City district in Hittin, northern Riyadh. On a big fight night the approach roads jam and parking near the gates fills hours before the first bout, so the Riyadh Metro plus a short taxi or event shuttle is the route that holds up. Leaving is slower than arriving, so agree a pickup point before you go in. Our full Canelo vs Mbilli fight guide has the tale of the tape and ticket tiers, and the Riyadh Season 2026 hub covers the rest of the season calendar, including WWE Crown Jewel on 7 November.
Frequently asked questions
When is Canelo vs Mbilli fight week?
Fight week runs 28 to 31 October 2026: grand arrivals on 28 October, press conferences on 29 October, the ceremonial weigh-in on 30 October, and fight night on 31 October. Each event starts at 9:00 PM Riyadh time.
Who is on the undercard now?
Three title fights support the main event: Jaime Munguia vs Nikita Zon for the WBA super-middleweight title, Rafael Espinoza vs Ricardo Blandon for the WBO featherweight title, and Lindolfo Delgado vs Arthur Biyarslanov for the vacant IBF super-lightweight title. Blandon replaced Lorenzo Parra, who was ruled out on medical grounds.
Where is the fight being held?
The fight is at The Venue in Riyadh, in the Boulevard City district. That is the venue named on the official WeBook event listing.
How do I buy tickets?
Through WeBook, the official ticket channel, with tickets from 50 SAR. Entry is by mobile ticket, so download it in advance. We are an independent guide, not a ticket seller.