The PFL is back in Chicago, Illinois, tonight to host an event at Wintrust Arena! This event is headlined by a fight for the inaugural PFL Women’s Flyweight Championship between No. 2 Liz Carmouche and No. 4 Jena Bishop. This is the PFL’s first event in the United States since August 22. The PFL last held an event in Chicago in April, which was headlined by Mitch McKee vs. Sergio Pettis.
Below is everything you need to know about PFL Chicago, including the start time, how to watch, and the full card.
Carmouche has had a decorated MMA career, including previous stints in the UFC, Bellator, Strikeforce, and Invicta. From 2022 to 2023, Carmouche reigned as Bellator Flyweight Champion and won the 2025 PFL Tournament Championship against Jena Bishop in August 2025. Since 2020, Carmouche is 13-1 in her previous 14 fights since leaving the UFC. Meanwhile, Bishop has picked up two straight first-round submissions since her first fight against Carmouche. On DraftKings Sportsbook, Carmouche is a -410 favorite in this bout with Bishop as a +320 underdog.
The co-main event features a top-five Featherweight bout between No. 2 Timur Khizriev vs. No. 5 Gabriel Braga. Khizriev, 30, is undefeated at 18-0 but hasn’t fought since November 2024, when he beat Brendan Loughnane in the PFL Tournament Championship. Braga enters at 17-3 with eight finishes and is coming off a win over Cheyden Leialoha in April. Khizriev is the favorite at -340, with Braga at +270. In August 2024, Khizriev beat Braga by split decision in their first fight.
How to Watch PFL Chicago
The PFL Chicago card begins with the Prelims on the ESPN App at 6:30 p.m. ET and continues with the Main Card at 11:00 p.m. ET on ESPN 2.
PFL Chicago Card
Main Card
Women’s Flyweight Title Bout: #2 Liz Carmouche (-410) vs. #4 Jena Bishop (+320)
Featherweight Bout: #2 Timur Khizriev (-340) vs. #5 Gabriel Braga (+270)
Bantamweight Bout: #6 Sarvarjon Khamidov (-425) vs. Rafael do Nascimento (+330)
Welterweight Bout: Oualy Tandia (-265) vs. JP Saint Louis (+215)
Prelims
Welterweight Bout: #8 Eliezer Kubanza (-105) vs. Trey Waters (+130)
Light Heavyweight Bout: #9 Emiliano Sordi (+170) vs. #5 Abraham Bably (-205)
Lightweight Bout: Cassio Barao (+245) vs. Kevin Pease (-305)
Women’s Flyweight Bout: #10 Shannon Clark (-485) vs. Lucero Acosta (+370)
Lightweight Bout: Gamid Khizriev (-2100) vs. Michael Boylan (+1100)
Bantamweight Bout: Cobey Fehr (-425) vs. Rosario Romero (+330)
Lightweight Bout: Levan Khabalaev (-850) vs. Brock Hamer (+575)
Women’s Flyweight Bout: #5 Paulina Wisniewska (-410) vs. Chelsea Hackett (+320)
Featherweight Bout: Noah Hermosillo (-170) vs. Caden Cox (+142)
PFL Chicago FAQ
When is PFL Chicago?
PFL Chicago takes place on Friday, October 16, 2026.
What time does PFL Chicago start?
PFL Chicago begins at 3:30 p.m. PT / 6:30 p.m. ET with the Prelims and concludes at 8:00 p.m. PT / 11:00 p.m. ET with the Main Card.
How can I watch PFL Chicago?
Fans can watch the PFL Chicago Main Card on ESPN 2 and the Prelims on the ESPN App.
Where is tonight’s PFL event taking place?
Tonight’s PFL card will be held in Chicago, Illinois, at the Wintrust Arena.
What fights are on the PFL Chicago card?
The card includes Liz Carmouche vs. Jena Bishop, Timur Khizriev vs. Gabriel Braga, and Sarvarjon Khamidov vs. Rafael do Nascimento.
