Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua to Clash in Cardiff on December 11

After years of waiting, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will finally meet in the boxing ring. The heavyweight showdown is set for Friday, December 11, 2026, at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium in Wales.

The fight’s announcement came on September 24 by Turki Alalshikh, a key figure in Saudi Arabian boxing. The venue was chosen after talks that also considered London and New York. Cardiff’s stadium, which can hold up to 80,000 fans and has a roof that can close, is well suited for a big event like this.

The match is expected to start in the early hours of the morning UK time. This timing helps bring the fight to viewers in the United States at a convenient hour. Netflix will stream the fight live worldwide, making it accessible to millions of subscribers without extra cost.

This will be the first professional meeting between Fury and Joshua, two former world champions who have dominated British heavyweight boxing for over a decade. Both fighters have had recent wins as they prepare for this big event.

A press conference featuring both fighters is planned for September 30 in London, kicking off the build-up to the fight.

While the announcement has been widely welcomed, the event still depends on final licensing approval from Cardiff authorities. The stadium’s current license may not cover a boxing event that runs past 1 a.m., so some details remain to be finalised.

Hosting the fight in the UK means fans on home soil get to see a long-awaited contest that had almost moved to the US. Cardiff officials see the event as a great opportunity to showcase the city and bring economic benefits.