The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has been a staple in the world of mixed martial arts for over two decades, captivating audiences with more than 300 pay-per-view events since its inception in 1993. The surge in UFC's popularity has brought fans frequent fights, exclusive originals, and more. As more viewers cut the cord on traditional cable, finding the best way to watch UFC fights online is crucial. Below, we provide a comprehensive guide on where to stream UFC events, details on pay-per-view (PPV) events, and a sneak peek at the schedule for the biggest upcoming fights in 2025.
Where to Watch UFC Fights Online
The go-to destination for streaming UFC fights online is ESPN+. As the exclusive streaming partner for UFC, an ESPN+ subscription offers more than just the standard ESPN channels found on cable. It provides access to a wide array of live sports events and a vast archive of UFC content, making it a must-have for MMA enthusiasts.
ESPN+
You can subscribe to ESPN+ as a standalone service for $11.99 per month or opt for the annual plan at $119.99, which saves you 15% compared to the monthly rate. Another option is the Disney Bundle, which includes ESPN+ (with ads), Disney+ (with ads), and Hulu (with ads) for $14.99 per month. Alternatively, ESPN+ is accessible through a Hulu + Live TV subscription, a solid choice for live TV streaming in 2025.
With an ESPN+ subscription, you'll have access to a wealth of UFC content, including all pay-per-view fights available 16 days after they air, UFC Fight Night events, and an extensive archive spanning over two decades of UFC's history. You'll also be able to stream every season of "The Ultimate Fighter," along with other exclusive originals like "UFC Embedded," "Dana White's Contender Series," "Rowdy's Places," and more.
Moreover, every UFC pay-per-view event is added to ESPN+ 16 days after its live airing, giving subscribers the chance to catch up on any missed events.
You can enjoy ESPN+ in HD on a variety of devices, including mobile devices, streaming platforms 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, with support for up to three simultaneous streams.
UFC Pay-Per-View Explained
UFC's numbered events are traditionally pay-per-view (PPV) events, a format that has continued since the partnership with ESPN+ began in 2019. To watch these events, you'll need an active ESPN+ subscription. The upcoming event, UFC 314, is set for April 12.
UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes
Scheduled for Saturday, April 12, UFC 314 features a main card event between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes. Each UFC PPV event is priced at $79.99 and includes access to the entire fight card, from the early preliminary fights to the Main Card event. New ESPN+ subscribers interested in a UFC PPV can take advantage of the UFC PPV Bundle, which costs $134.98 and includes an annual ESPN+ subscription plus access to the next UFC PPV event. There's also a streaming bundle that includes Hulu and Disney+.
UFC PPV Schedule for 2025
UFC has an exciting lineup of PPV events scheduled for 2025. Typically, early preliminary fights start at 3:00 PM PT and are available on various ESPN networks, including ESPN+. Preliminary fights follow at 5:00 PM PT, also accessible on ESPN networks and ESPN+. The Main Card kicks off at 7:00 PM PT and is exclusively streamed on ESPN+. Here are the announced PPV events 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
