The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has captivated audiences for over two decades, delivering over 300 pay-per-view events since its inception in 1993. With its surge in popularity, the UFC now offers frequent fights, exclusive originals, and a wealth of content for fans. As more viewers shift from traditional cable to streaming services, you might be curious about how to watch UFC fights online. Below, we provide a comprehensive guide on streaming UFC events, details about pay-per-view (PPV) events, and a schedule of the most anticipated fights in 2025.
Where to Watch UFC Fights Online
The premier destination for streaming UFC fights is ESPN+. As the exclusive streaming home for UFC, an ESPN+ subscription not only provides access to live UFC events but also offers more than what traditional ESPN channels deliver on cable. Subscribers enjoy a vast selection of live sports and an extensive archive of UFC content.
ESPN+
You can opt for a standalone ESPN+ subscription for $11.99 per month, or choose the ESPN+ Annual Plan at $119.99 per year, which saves you 15% off the monthly rate. Alternatively, the Disney Bundle, which includes ESPN+ (With Ads), Disney+ (With Ads), and Hulu (With Ads), is available for $14.99 per month. Another option is to access ESPN+ through a Hulu + Live TV subscription, a solid choice for comprehensive live TV streaming in 2025.
With an ESPN+ subscription, you unlock a treasure trove of UFC content, including all pay-per-view fights available 16 days after they air, UFC Fight Night events, and an archive spanning over two decades of iconic and classic UFC bouts. You also gain access to every season of The Ultimate Fighter, along with exclusive originals like UFC Embedded, Dana White's Contender Series, Rowdy's Places, and more.
Additionally, every UFC pay-per-view event is added to ESPN+ 16 days post-airing, allowing subscribers to catch up on any missed action.
Stream ESPN+ in HD on various devices, supporting up to three simultaneous streams through the ESPN app on mobile devices, streaming devices such as Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, and Google Chromecast, select smart TVs, and gaming consoles like PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
UFC Pay-Per-View Explained
UFC's numbered events remain pay-per-view (PPV) events, a tradition that continues post their partnership with ESPN+ in 2019. To watch these PPV events, you'll need an active ESPN+ subscription. The next major event on the horizon is UFC 314, scheduled for April 12.
UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes
Each UFC PPV event costs $79.99, granting you access to the entire fight card, including early preliminary fights, preliminary fights, and the Main Card event. New ESPN+ subscribers interested in an upcoming UFC PPV can opt for the UFC PPV Bundle priced at $134.98, which includes an annual ESPN+ subscription and access to the next UFC PPV event. Additionally, there's a streaming bundle that includes Hulu and Disney+.
UFC PPV Schedule for 2025
UFC has a jam-packed schedule for 2025, with several PPV fights already announced. Typically, early preliminary fights kick off at 3:00 PM PT and can be viewed on various ESPN networks, including ESPN+. Preliminary fights follow at 5:00 PM PT, available on ESPN networks and ESPN+. The Main Card starts at 7:00 PM PT and is exclusively broadcast on ESPN+. Here's a look at the announced PPV UFC fights for 2025:
- UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes - April 12, 2025 at 7 PM PT
- UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena - May 10, 2025 at 7 PM PT
- UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2 - June 7, 2025 at 7 PM PT
