
Ryan Garcia returns to the spotlight on February 21 with a massive opportunity in front of him, as he challenges Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight championship — and this is no easy task. Barrios, the reigning titleholder, brings durability, size, and championship pedigree into the matchup, while Garcia steps in looking to rebound from his loss to Rolando Romero.
Having covered Garcia’s last bout, the urgency around this return feels different. Garcia enters off the setback to Rolando Romero, searching for redemption at 147 pounds. Barrios, meanwhile, returns following his draw against the legend Manny Pacquiao and now defends his WBC welterweight crown in what feels like a defining moment for both men.
Garcia vs. Barrios takes place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, as part of The Ring: High Stakes fight card, streaming live on DAZN PPV.
According to DAZN’s official broadcast schedule, the live coverage begins at:
Three free-to-air fights will air before the PPV section begins.
According to DAZN’s official broadcast schedule, the PPV portion begins at 4:55 p.m. PT (7:55 p.m. ET / 12:55 a.m. GMT Sunday).
The event takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Fans can stream the fight live through the DAZN app on smart TVs, smartphones, gaming consoles, streaming devices, tablets, and computers.
DAZN’s Ultimate Tier includes a minimum of 12 PPVs annually plus 185 fight nights. That means The Ring: High Stakesis included without purchasing this PPV separately.
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