UFC, the premier mixed martial arts league, has captivated fans worldwide for over two decades. Since its inception in 1993, UFC has aired more than 300 pay-per-view events, becoming a household name known for frequent fights, exclusive originals, and much more. As more viewers shift from traditional cable to streaming services, 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 pay-per-view (PPV) events, and the schedule for the most anticipated fights of 2025.
Where to Watch UFC Fights Online
The ultimate destination for streaming UFC fights is ESPN+. As the exclusive streaming home for UFC, ESPN+ offers more than just the standard ESPN broadcast channels available on cable. Subscribers enjoy access to a vast array of live sporting events and an extensive 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. A standalone ESPN+ subscription costs **$11.99 per month**, while the ESPN+ Annual Plan is available for **$119.99 per year**, offering a 15% savings over 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 accessible through a Hulu + Live TV subscription, making it an excellent choice for comprehensive live TV streaming in 2025.
With an ESPN+ subscription, you gain access to an extensive collection of UFC content, including all pay-per-view fights post-broadcast, UFC Fight Night events, and an archive spanning more than two decades of UFC history. Subscribers can also 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.
Additionally, **every UFC pay-per-view event is added to ESPN+ 16 days after it airs**, allowing subscribers to catch up on any missed events.
ESPN+ is compatible with a variety of devices, offering HD streaming and support for up to three simultaneous streams. You can watch on mobile devices, 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 continue to be pay-per-view (PPV) events, a tradition that has remained intact since the partnership with ESPN+ began in 2019. To watch these events, you'll need an active ESPN+ subscription. The next major event on the calendar is UFC 314, scheduled 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 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's 2025 schedule is packed with exciting PPV events. 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
