The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has been captivating audiences with its high-octane mixed martial arts action for over two decades. Since its inception in 1993, UFC has grown exponentially, hosting over 300 pay-per-view events and delivering a steady stream of thrilling fights, exclusive originals, and more. As the trend of cutting the cord continues, fans are eager to know how and where they can watch UFC events online. Below is a comprehensive guide on where to stream UFC fights, details about pay-per-view events, and a look at the schedule for the biggest upcoming fights in 2025.

Where to Watch UFC Fights Online

The prime destination for streaming UFC fights online is through an ESPN+ subscription. As the exclusive streaming partner for UFC, ESPN+ goes beyond the traditional ESPN channels available on cable, offering a vast array of live sports and an extensive library of UFC content.

ESPN+

You can subscribe to ESPN+ as a standalone service for $11.99 per month, or opt for the annual plan at $119.99 per year, which saves you 15% compared to the monthly rate. Alternatively, you can bundle ESPN+ (With Ads) with Disney+ (With Ads) and Hulu (With Ads) for $14.99 per month. ESPN+ is also accessible through a Hulu + Live TV subscription, which is an excellent choice for live TV streaming in 2025.

Subscribers to ESPN+ enjoy a wealth of UFC content, including all pay-per-view events after they've aired, UFC Fight Night events, and an archive spanning over two decades of both modern and classic fights. Additionally, you can stream every season of The Ultimate Fighter and other exclusive originals like UFC Embedded, Dana White's Contender Series, Rowdy's Places, and more.

Moreover, every UFC pay-per-view event becomes available on ESPN+ just 16 days after its live broadcast, allowing subscribers to catch up on any missed action.

ESPN+ supports HD streaming on various devices, including mobile devices, streaming platforms 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, with the capability for up to three simultaneous streams.

UFC Pay-Per-View Explained

UFC's numbered events continue to be pay-per-view (PPV) spectacles, and since their partnership with ESPN+ in 2019, an active ESPN+ subscription is required to access these events. The upcoming event, UFC 314, is set for April 12, 2025.

UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes

Each UFC PPV event costs $79.99, granting access to the full fight card, including early prelims, prelims, and the main card. New ESPN+ subscribers can take advantage of the UFC PPV Bundle 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 added value.

UFC PPV Schedule for 2025

UFC's 2025 calendar is jam-packed with exciting PPV events. Typically, the early prelims start at 3:00 PM PT and can be viewed 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, exclusively on ESPN+. Here's the lineup of announced UFC 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