The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has captivated fans around the globe for over two decades, delivering more than 300 electrifying pay-per-view events since its inception in 1993. With its surge in popularity, UFC now offers frequent fights, exclusive originals, and much more. As more viewers cut the cord on traditional cable, many are eager to discover where they can stream UFC fights online. Below, we've compiled a comprehensive guide on where to watch UFC events, details on pay-per-view (PPV) events, and a sneak peek at the schedule for the most anticipated fights in 2025.
Where to Watch UFC Fights Online
The premier platform to enjoy UFC fights online is through an ESPN+ subscription, which is now the exclusive streaming home for UFC. ESPN+ offers an enhanced viewing experience beyond the standard ESPN channels available on cable, providing access to a wide range of live sports 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**, or you can choose the ESPN+ Annual Plan for **$119.99 per year**, saving you 15% off the monthly rate. Additionally, the bundle of ESPN+ (With Ads), Disney+ (With Ads), and Hulu (With Ads) is available for $14.99 per month. ESPN+ is also accessible through a Hulu + Live TV subscription, making it a versatile choice for live TV streaming in 2025.
With an ESPN+ subscription, you'll unlock a treasure trove of UFC content, including all pay-per-view fights post-broadcast, UFC Fight Night events, and an archive spanning over two decades of iconic and modern fights. Subscribers also gain 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.
Moreover, **every UFC pay-per-view event is added to ESPN+ just 16 days after it airs**, giving subscribers the chance to catch up on any missed action.
You can stream ESPN+ in HD on various devices, supporting up to three simultaneous streams through the ESPN app on mobile devices, streaming platforms 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 have long been pay-per-view (PPV) spectacles, a tradition that continues following the partnership with ESPN+ in 2019. To watch these events, you'll need an active ESPN+ subscription. The next major event, UFC 314, is set to take place on April 12.
Saturday, April 12 - UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes
Each UFC PPV event is priced at **$79.99** and provides access to the full fight card, including early preliminary fights, preliminary fights, and the Main Card event. For new ESPN+ subscribers interested in an upcoming UFC PPV event, there's a **UFC PPV Bundle available for $134.98**, which includes an annual ESPN+ subscription and access to the next UFC PPV event. There's also a streaming bundle that includes Hulu and Disney+.
UFC PPV Schedule for 2025
UFC's 2025 calendar is jam-packed with thrilling PPV fights already on the roster. Typically, early preliminary fights kick off at 3:00 PM PT and can be viewed on various ESPN networks, including ESPN+. The preliminary fights follow at 5:00 PM PT, also available across ESPN networks and ESPN+. The Main Card starts at 7:00 PM PT, exclusively on ESPN+. Here's a look at 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
