How to watch PFL Washington D.C.: Start time, ESPN info, updated fight card

[ASFN Admin]

The next Professional Fighters League card is set for Washington, D.C. on July 25.

Here’s a rundown for those who want to watch the event.

Where to watch PFL Washington D.C. In the United States​

The PFL Washington D.C. prelims will air live on the ESPN app at 8 p.m. EST. The main card broadcast will air live on ESPN at 10 p.m. EST.

Thad Jean (11-0) and Shamil Musaev (18-1) were originally scheduled to fight for the welterweight title in the main event of the night. However, Musaev pulled out on the day before weigh-ins due to complications with his weight cut.

Musaev has been replaced on short notice by Ernesto Rodriguez (11-1), who was originally scheduled to face Aaron McKenzie in a prelim matchup. The undefeated Jean won the PFL welterweight tournament last year. Meanwhile, Cuba’s Rodriguez is coming off a decision win over Masayuki Kikuiri in his PFL debut this past March.

A welterweight title fight headlines PFL Washington DC: Tune on Saturday, July 25 at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Here’s a look at the complete PFL D.C. card as of July 23, 2026:
Thad Jean vs. Ernesto Rodriguez
Tyson Pedro vs. Rafael Xavier
Sullivan Cauley vs. Rasul Magomedov
Eliezer Kubanza vs. Chris Mixan
Michael Cyr vs. Bryce Meredith
Brandon Davis vs. Nkosi Ndebele
Coby Bradford vs. Chad Yard
Noah Hermosillo vs. Jacob Pais

: New #PFLDC Main Event

Shamil Musaev is OUT.
Ernesto Rodriguez steps in and will now fight Thad Jean

: Thad Jean vs Ernesto Rodriguez for the vacant PFL Welterweight World Title #PFLDC | Saturday, July 25th | Prelims 8PM EST on… pic.twitter.com/HdfLxIKSbU— PFL (@PFLMMA) July 23, 2026

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