For over two decades, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has captivated audiences worldwide with its electrifying mixed martial arts events. With more than 300 pay-per-view (PPV) events since its inception in 1993, UFC has grown exponentially, offering fans regular fights, exclusive originals, and much more. As the trend towards streaming services continues to rise, many are curious about how to watch UFC fights online. Below, we provide a comprehensive guide on where to stream UFC events, details on PPV events, and a look at the schedule for the biggest upcoming fights in 2025.
Where to Watch UFC Fights Online
The premier destination for streaming UFC fights online is ESPN+. As the exclusive streaming partner for UFC, ESPN+ offers a richer experience than traditional ESPN cable channels. Subscribers enjoy access to a wide range of live sports events and an extensive archive of UFC content.
ESPN+
You can subscribe to ESPN+ as a standalone service for $11.99 per month, or choose the annual plan for $119.99, which saves you 15% off the monthly rate. Alternatively, you can opt for the Disney Bundle, which includes ESPN+ (With Ads), Disney+ (With Ads), and Hulu (With Ads) for $14.99 per month. ESPN+ is also accessible through a Hulu + Live TV subscription, making it a versatile choice for live TV streaming in 2025.
With an ESPN+ subscription, you unlock a treasure trove of UFC content, including all PPV fights available to stream 16 days after their live airing, UFC Fight Night events, and a vast archive spanning over two decades of UFC's history. Additionally, you can watch every season of The Ultimate Fighter, along with exclusive originals such as UFC Embedded, Dana White's Contender Series, Rowdy's Places, and more.
ESPN+ supports streaming in HD on various devices, including mobile devices, streaming platforms like Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, and Google Chromecast, select smart TVs, and gaming consoles such as PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One, with up to three simultaneous streams.
UFC Pay-Per-View Explained
UFC's numbered events are traditionally PPV, and this has remained unchanged since the partnership with ESPN+ began in 2019. To watch these events, an active ESPN+ subscription is required. The next major event on the calendar is UFC 314, set for April 12.
Saturday, April 12: UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes
Each UFC PPV event is priced at $79.99, giving you access to the complete fight card, from the early prelims through to the Main Card. New ESPN+ subscribers can take advantage of a UFC PPV Bundle, available for $134.98, which includes an annual ESPN+ subscription and access to the next UFC PPV event. There's also a streaming bundle that includes Hulu and Disney+ for a comprehensive entertainment experience.
UFC PPV Schedule for 2025
UFC has an exciting lineup of PPV events planned for 2025. The schedule typically features early prelims starting at 3:00 PM PT, available on various ESPN networks, including ESPN+. The prelims kick off at 5:00 PM PT, also accessible on ESPN networks and ESPN+. The Main Card starts at 7:00 PM PT and is exclusively streamed on ESPN+. Here are the announced PPV events for this year:
- 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
