The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has been a thrilling spectacle for mixed martial arts fans for over two decades. With more than 300 pay-per-view events since its inception in 1993, UFC has soared in popularity, offering a plethora of fights, exclusive originals, and more. As more fans move away from traditional cable TV to streaming services, you might be curious about how and where to watch UFC fights online. Dive into our comprehensive guide below to find out where UFC events are streamed, details on pay-per-view (PPV) events, and a schedule of the most anticipated fights for 2025.
Where to Watch UFC Fights Online
The prime destination for streaming UFC fights online is through an ESPN+ subscription, which is the exclusive streaming partner for UFC. ESPN+ provides more than just the standard ESPN channels available on cable; it gives you access to a wide range of live sports events and a vast archive of UFC content.
ESPN+
You can sign up for a standalone ESPN+ subscription or opt for the Disney Bundle, which includes Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. ESPN+ is available as a **standalone subscription for $11.99 per month**, or you can choose the ESPN+ Annual Plan at **$119.99 per year**, saving you 15% off the monthly rate. Additionally, you can bundle ESPN+ (With Ads) with Disney+ (With Ads) and Hulu (With Ads) for $14.99 per month. Access to ESPN+ is also available through a Hulu + Live TV subscription, which is an excellent option for live TV streaming in 2025.
An ESPN+ subscription grants you access to a wealth of UFC content, including all pay-per-view fights after they air, UFC Fight Night events, and an extensive archive spanning over two decades of UFC history. You'll also be able to stream every season of The Ultimate Fighter, along with exclusive originals such as UFC Embedded, Dana White's Contender Series, Rowdy's Places, and more.
Moreover, **every UFC pay-per-view event becomes available on ESPN+ 16 days after airing**, allowing subscribers to catch up on missed events.
You can watch ESPN+ on a variety of devices in HD, with support for up to three simultaneous streams through the ESPN app on your mobile device, streaming devices like Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, and Google Chromecast, select smart TVs, as well as gaming consoles such as PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
UFC Pay-Per-View Explained
UFC's numbered events are traditionally pay-per-view (PPV) events, and this remains unchanged since the partnership with ESPN+ in 2019. To watch these PPV events, you'll need an active ESPN+ subscription. The next major event, UFC 314, is set for April 12.
Saturday, April 12
UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes
Each UFC PPV event is priced at **$79.99** and includes the entire fight card, from early preliminary fights to the Main Card event. New ESPN+ subscribers interested in an upcoming UFC PPV event can purchase a **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 a packed schedule for 2025, with several PPV fights already on the calendar. Typically, early preliminary fights start at 3:00 PM PT and can be watched on various ESPN networks, including ESPN+, followed by the preliminary fights 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 a rundown of the announced pay-per-view UFC fights 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
