The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has captivated fans of mixed martial arts for more than two decades, boasting over 300 pay-per-view (PPV) events since its inception in 1993. With its ever-growing popularity, the UFC now offers regular fights, exclusive original content, and more. As more viewers cut the cord and turn to streaming services, you might be curious about how to watch UFC fights online. Dive into our comprehensive guide to discover the streaming platforms for UFC events, details on PPV events, and the schedule for the most anticipated fights of 2025.
Where to Watch UFC Fights Online
The premier destination for streaming UFC fights online is ESPN+. As the exclusive streaming partner for UFC, ESPN+ provides more than the traditional ESPN channels available through cable. It offers access to an extensive range of live sports and a vast archive of UFC content.
ESPN+
You can subscribe to ESPN+ standalone or as part of the Disney Bundle, which includes Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. A standalone ESPN+ subscription costs **$11.99 per month**, or you can opt for the **annual plan at $119.99**, which saves you 15% compared to the monthly rate. Alternatively, you can get the bundle of ESPN+ (With Ads), Disney+ (With Ads), and Hulu (With Ads) for **$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.
An ESPN+ subscription unlocks a wealth of UFC content, including all PPV fights post-broadcast, UFC Fight Night events, and an archive spanning over two decades of UFC's history. Subscribers can also enjoy 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 PPV event becomes available on ESPN+ 16 days after its initial airing**, allowing subscribers to catch up on missed events.
You can stream ESPN+ in HD on various devices, supporting up to three simultaneous streams. Compatible devices include 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.
UFC Pay-Per-View Explained
UFC's numbered events are traditionally PPV events, a practice that continues since the partnership with ESPN+ began in 2019. To access these events, you'll need an active ESPN+ subscription. The next major event on the horizon is **UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes** scheduled for **April 12**.
UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes
Each UFC PPV event is priced at **$79.99** and provides access to the complete fight card, including early preliminary fights, preliminary fights, and the Main Card event. New ESPN+ subscribers interested in an upcoming UFC PPV can often 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 lined up an exciting schedule for 2025, with several PPV events already announced. Typically, early preliminary fights start at **3:00 PM PT** and are available on various ESPN networks, including ESPN+. The preliminary fights follow at **5:00 PM PT**, also accessible on multiple ESPN platforms, including ESPN+. The Main Card kicks off at **7:00 PM PT** and is exclusively streamed on ESPN+. Here's the schedule for the announced PPV UFC fights in 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
