The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has captivated fans worldwide for over two decades with its thrilling mixed martial arts events. Since its inception in 1993, UFC has grown exponentially, offering over 300 pay-per-view events and a plethora of exclusive content. As more viewers move away from traditional cable to streaming platforms, you might be curious about where and how to watch UFC fights online. Below, we provide a comprehensive guide on streaming UFC events, details on pay-per-view (PPV) access, and a sneak peek at the 2025 fight schedule.

Where to Watch UFC Fights Online

For those looking to catch UFC fights online, ESPN+ is your go-to platform. As the exclusive streaming home for UFC, an ESPN+ subscription not only provides access to live UFC events but also a rich archive of UFC content and exclusive originals.

ESPN+

You can subscribe to ESPN+ as a standalone service for $11.99 per month, or opt for the annual plan at $119.99, which saves you 15% compared to the monthly rate. For a broader entertainment experience, consider the Disney Bundle, which combines ESPN+ (With Ads), Disney+ (With Ads), and Hulu (With Ads) for just $14.99 per month. Alternatively, ESPN+ is available through a Hulu + Live TV subscription, making it an excellent choice for live TV streaming in 2025.

Subscribing to ESPN+ grants you access to an extensive array of UFC content. This includes all UFC Fight Night events, an archive of over two decades of fights, and exclusive originals like "The Ultimate Fighter," "UFC Embedded," "Dana White's Contender Series," and "Rowdy's Places." Additionally, every UFC pay-per-view event becomes available on ESPN+ just 16 days after airing, ensuring you never miss out on the action.

You can enjoy ESPN+ in HD on multiple devices, including mobile devices, streaming devices 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. The service supports up to three simultaneous streams.

UFC Pay-Per-View Explained

UFC's numbered events are typically pay-per-view (PPV) events, a tradition that continues on ESPN+. To watch these events, an active ESPN+ subscription is required. The upcoming highlight is UFC 314, scheduled for April 12.

Saturday, April 12 - UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes

Each UFC PPV event is priced at $79.99, granting access to the full fight card, from early prelims to the Main Card. For new subscribers, 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 an option to bundle with Hulu and Disney+ for a comprehensive entertainment package.

UFC PPV Schedule for 2025

UFC has a busy lineup for 2025, with several PPV events already on the calendar. Typically, early preliminary fights start at 3:00 PM PT, available on various ESPN networks including ESPN+, followed by preliminary fights at 5:00 PM PT, also accessible via ESPN networks and ESPN+. The Main Card kicks off at 7:00 PM PT, exclusively on ESPN+. Here's a look 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