The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has captivated fans worldwide for over two decades with its thrilling mixed martial arts action. Since its inception in 1993, UFC has hosted over 300 pay-per-view events, showcasing a variety of fights, exclusive originals, and more. As streaming services continue to rise in popularity, many fans are eager to know how and where they can watch UFC fights online. Below, we provide a comprehensive guide on where to stream UFC events, details about pay-per-view (PPV) events, and a look at the exciting lineup of upcoming fights scheduled for 2025.
Where to Watch UFC Fights Online
For those looking to catch UFC fights online, an ESPN+ subscription is your best bet, as it serves as the exclusive streaming platform for UFC content. An ESPN+ subscription not only provides access to live UFC events but also offers a vast array of additional live sports and a comprehensive archive of UFC content.
ESPN+
You can opt for a standalone ESPN+ subscription at **$11.99 per month**, or choose the more cost-effective ESPN+ Annual Plan for **$119.99 per year**, which saves you 15% compared to the monthly rate. Alternatively, you can bundle ESPN+ (With Ads) with Disney+ (With Ads) and Hulu (With Ads) for just **$14.99 per month**. ESPN+ is also available through a Hulu + Live TV subscription, making it a versatile option for live TV streaming in 2025.
Subscribers to ESPN+ enjoy an extensive selection of UFC content, including all pay-per-view fights post-broadcast, UFC Fight Night events, and a rich archive spanning over two decades of UFC's history. You'll also have 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 becomes available on ESPN+ just 16 days after airing**, ensuring subscribers can catch up on any missed action.
You can stream ESPN+ 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 support for up to three simultaneous streams.
UFC Pay-Per-View Explained
UFC's numbered events continue to be pay-per-view (PPV) affairs, and since the partnership with ESPN+ began in 2019, an active ESPN+ subscription is required to access these events. The upcoming PPV event is UFC 314, scheduled for April 12, featuring a main card event between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes.
UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes
Each UFC PPV event is priced at **$79.99** and includes access to the full fight card, from the early preliminary fights to the Main Card. New subscribers can take advantage of the UFC PPV Bundle for **$134.98**, which includes an annual ESPN+ subscription and access to the next UFC PPV event. There's also a streaming bundle available that includes Hulu and Disney+.
UFC PPV Schedule for 2025
UFC has lined up an exciting schedule for 2025, with several PPV events already announced. Early preliminary fights typically start at 3:00 PM PT and are available on various ESPN networks, including ESPN+. The 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, exclusively on ESPN+. Here's a glimpse at 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
