The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has been captivating fans of mixed martial arts for over two decades, with more than 300 pay-per-view (PPV) events broadcasted since 1993. The organization's popularity has soared, offering frequent fights, exclusive originals, and much more. As more viewers shift away from traditional cable to streaming platforms, you might be 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 the schedule for the most anticipated fights in 2025.
Where to Watch UFC Fights Online
The premier destination for streaming UFC fights online is through an ESPN+ subscription, which serves as the exclusive streaming platform for UFC. An ESPN+ subscription not only grants access to a wide array of live sports events but also provides a vast archive of UFC content, offering more than what you'd find on standard ESPN cable channels.
ESPN+
You can opt for a standalone ESPN+ subscription or choose the Disney Bundle, which includes Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. The standalone ESPN+ subscription is available for **$11.99 per month**, or you can go for the ESPN+ Annual Plan at **$119.99 per year**, saving you 15% off the monthly rate. For a more comprehensive package, you can bundle ESPN+ (With Ads) with Disney+ (With Ads) and Hulu (With Ads) for **$14.99 per month**. Alternatively, ESPN+ is accessible through a Hulu + Live TV subscription, making it an excellent choice for live TV streaming in 2025.
With an ESPN+ subscription, you'll unlock a treasure trove of UFC content, including all PPV fights available 16 days after they air, UFC Fight Night events, and an extensive archive spanning over two decades of UFC's history. Subscribers can also enjoy every season of The Ultimate Fighter, along with other exclusive originals like UFC Embedded, Dana White's Contender Series, and Rowdy's Places.
Furthermore, **every UFC PPV event becomes available on ESPN+ 16 days post-broadcast**, allowing subscribers to catch up on missed events.
You can enjoy ESPN+ in HD across multiple devices, including 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, with support for up to three simultaneous streams.
UFC Pay-Per-View Explained
UFC's numbered events have long been PPV affairs, a tradition that continues since the shift to ESPN+ in 2019. To watch these events, you'll need an active ESPN+ subscription. The upcoming event, UFC 314, is scheduled for April 12, 2025.
Saturday, April 12
UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes
Each UFC PPV event is priced at **$79.99**, providing access to the entire fight card, including early prelims, prelims, and the Main Card. New ESPN+ subscribers interested in an upcoming PPV can opt for the **UFC PPV Bundle priced at $134.98**, which includes an annual ESPN+ subscription along with access to the next PPV event. Additionally, a streaming bundle is available that includes Hulu and Disney+.
UFC PPV Schedule for 2025
UFC has lined up an exciting schedule for 2025, featuring several already announced PPV fights. Typically, early prelims start at 3:00 PM PT and are broadcast on various ESPN networks, including ESPN+. The prelims follow at 5:00 PM PT, also available on ESPN networks and ESPN+. The Main Card kicks off at 7:00 PM PT and is exclusively streamed on ESPN+. Here's the lineup of 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
