Last updated by Jemima Todd on 24th September 2026

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are set to finally meet in one of the most significant all-British heavyweight contests of their generation, with the fight scheduled for Friday 11th December 2026 at Principality Stadium, Cardiff.

For British boxing followers, the significance is straightforward. Fury and Joshua are both former heavyweight world champions, and a contest between the pair has been discussed and negotiated in different forms for much of the past decade. Previous attempts failed to produce a fight, making their 2026 meeting the conclusion to one of British boxing's longest-running unanswered questions.

Seat Unique will offer the exclusive official hospitality route, giving guests a premium way to experience Fury vs Joshua in Cardiff. General admission tickets will be available separately through the event's designated general ticketing channels.

This page is Seat Unique's canonical Fury vs Joshua guide and will be updated following every major announcement, including ticket details, hospitality information, the undercard and confirmed timings.

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When is Fury vs Joshua?

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua is scheduled to take place on Friday 11th December 2026.

The December date follows a lengthy period of negotiations surrounding the contest. Earlier dates had been discussed before Friday 11th December emerged as the planned fight date.

It brings together two fighters who have occupied leading positions in the heavyweight division across the past decade.

Joshua became IBF heavyweight champion in 2016 and subsequently unified heavyweight titles, while Fury returned from an extended absence to become WBC heavyweight champion in 2020. Their respective careers have repeatedly led to discussion of a head-to-head contest, but negotiations never previously resulted in the two men sharing a ring.

That history gives the 2026 fight considerable significance without requiring exaggeration: two former British heavyweight world champions who have been linked with fighting each other for years are finally due to meet.

Key dates at a glance

Friday 11th December 2026: Fury vs Joshua takes place at Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Onsale dates are yet to be confirmed.

Further timings, including doors, the start of the undercard and the expected ring walk, will be added here as they are officially confirmed.

Reports have suggested the event could run significantly later than a conventional UK boxing card in order to accommodate an international television audience. However, supporters attending the event should rely on their official ticket information and confirmed event timings before making travel arrangements.

Where is the fight?

Fury vs Joshua is set to take place at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales on Friday 11th December 2026.

Cardiff has considerable experience of staging major championship boxing. Joshua has already fought at Principality Stadium twice, defeating Carlos Takam there in October 2017 before returning to face Joseph Parker in March 2018.

The Parker contest was particularly significant in Joshua's career. His unanimous-decision victory added the WBO heavyweight title to his existing collection.

Principality Stadium has also hosted other notable nights in British boxing, including Joe Calzaghe's victory over Mikkel Kessler in 2007.

The venue and what it means for fans

One of Principality Stadium's defining features is its retractable roof, an important consideration for a stadium boxing event taking place in Britain in December.

The roof has been cited in recent reporting as one reason Cardiff emerged ahead of Wembley Stadium as the expected setting for the fight. It allows a major stadium-scale contest to take place with greater protection from winter weather conditions.

The stadium's central Cardiff location also puts supporters within walking distance of Cardiff Central railway station and the city centre.

For Joshua, the venue represents familiar territory. His previous appearances there mean Fury vs Joshua will mark another major chapter in his association with the Cardiff stadium.

For Fury, it provides a new setting for one of the defining domestic contests of his career.

Supporters travelling to Cardiff should plan ahead. Accommodation, rail services and other transport options are likely to experience significant demand around an event of this scale, particularly once tickets have been released.

How to be there

Fans planning to attend Fury vs Joshua should be aware that there are two distinct ticket routes: official hospitality and general admission.

They are not interchangeable, and supporters should choose the option that best reflects how they want to experience the event.

Official hospitality vs general tickets

Official hospitality

Seat Unique will provide the exclusive official hospitality route for Fury vs Joshua.

Hospitality is designed for guests looking for more than a standard stadium seat. Packages can include premium seating alongside hospitality benefits, with the precise inclusions dependent on the package selected.

Full package details and availability will be published when Fury vs Joshua hospitality goes onsale. This date is yet to be confirmed.

Booking through the official hospitality route also gives customers the reassurance that their package is officially sourced.

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General admission

General admission is the standard ticketing route into the stadium and will be handled separately through the event's designated ticketing channels.

These tickets provide entry and an allocated seat or position according to the relevant ticket category, without the additional premium hospitality elements offered through Seat Unique.

Fans specifically looking for standard admission should therefore follow announcements from the event organisers and authorised general ticketing providers.

Demand is expected to be substantial given the profile of both fighters and the length of time the contest has been discussed. Supporters should use official or authorised sources and check the details of the product they are buying before completing a purchase.

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Who else is on the card?

The full Fury vs Joshua undercard has not yet been confirmed.

Major boxing events frequently feature several contests before the headline bout, but fighters should not be considered part of the Fury vs Joshua card until their participation has been officially announced.

This section will be updated as each undercard contest is confirmed.

The undercard will also have an important bearing on the complete event schedule. Once the card has been finalised, more detailed information about fight order and timings should become available.

For supporters attending in Cardiff, it is worth checking the final schedule before travelling rather than planning solely around the expected Fury vs Joshua ring walk.

Confirmed Fury vs Joshua card:

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua – heavyweight

Further bouts: To be confirmed

How to watch if you can't be there

For fans unable to travel to Principality Stadium, broadcast information will provide another way to follow Fury vs Joshua.

Netflix has been reported as the planned broadcaster for the fight, with the event expected to be structured partly around reaching an international audience.

The precise UK broadcast schedule and main-event timing should be checked when the final event information is released.

Recent reports have discussed the possibility of an unusually late UK ring walk in order to accommodate viewers in the United States. Until official timings are published, however, supporters should treat reported ring-walk times as provisional.

This guide will be updated when the final broadcast start time, undercard schedule and Fury vs Joshua ring-walk time are announced.

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FAQs

When is Fury vs Joshua?

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua is scheduled for Friday 11th December 2026.

Where is Fury vs Joshua taking place?

Fury vs Joshua is set to take place at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. The stadium has previously staged major fights involving Joshua as well as Joe Calzaghe.

When do Fury vs Joshua tickets go on sale?

Dates for onsale are yet to be confirmed.

Where can I buy Fury vs Joshua hospitality?

Seat Unique will provide the exclusive official hospitality route for Fury vs Joshua. Fans can register their interest ahead of the on-sale date to receive the latest information about available packages.

Can I buy general admission Fury vs Joshua tickets through Seat Unique?

Seat Unique's route is for official hospitality. General admission tickets are a separate product and will be sold through the event's designated general ticketing channels.

What is included with Fury vs Joshua hospitality?

Exact inclusions depend on the hospitality package selected. Full information about seating, hospitality areas, food and drink and any additional benefits will be published alongside the available packages.

Has the Fury vs Joshua undercard been announced?

The complete undercard has not yet been confirmed. This page will be updated as fights are officially announced.

What time will Fury vs Joshua start?

The final ring-walk time has not yet been officially confirmed. Reports have suggested a late-night or early-morning UK schedule could be used to accommodate international audiences. Fans should wait for confirmed timings before making travel arrangements based on a specific ring-walk time.

How can I watch Fury vs Joshua?

Netflix has been reported as the planned broadcaster for Fury vs Joshua. Final broadcast details and timings will be added to this guide once confirmed.

Have Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua fought before?

No. Despite years of discussion and previous negotiations, Fury and Joshua have never fought each other professionally. Previous attempts to arrange the contest did not result in the pair meeting in the ring.

Why is Fury vs Joshua significant?

Fury and Joshua are two former British heavyweight world champions whose careers have overlapped at the top level of the division for much of the past decade. A fight between them has repeatedly been discussed and negotiated, but never previously taken place. Their meeting therefore settles a long-standing sporting question between two of the most prominent British heavyweights of their era.

Will this page be updated?

Yes. This is Seat Unique's canonical Fury vs Joshua date, venue and ticket guide. It will be refreshed at every major milestone, including official event announcements, hospitality package information, undercard additions, broadcast details, event timings and any changes supporters need to know.

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