The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has been a thrilling spectacle in the world of mixed martial arts for more than two decades. Since its inception in 1993, UFC has grown exponentially, delivering over 300 pay-per-view (PPV) events and captivating a global audience with frequent fights, exclusive originals, and more. As more fans cut the cord on traditional cable, the demand for streaming UFC fights online has surged. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore where you can stream UFC events, dive into details about PPV events, and outline the schedule for the most anticipated fights in 2025.
Where to Watch UFC Fights Online
The prime destination for streaming UFC fights is through an ESPN+ subscription, which serves as the exclusive streaming platform for UFC. Beyond the basic ESPN channels you'd find on cable, an ESPN+ subscription opens the door to a variety of live sports and a vast library of UFC content.
ESPN+
You can subscribe to ESPN+ on its own or as part of the Disney Bundle, which includes Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. A standalone ESPN+ subscription is available for **$11.99 per month** or you can opt for the annual plan at **$119.99 per year**, which saves you 15% off the monthly rate. The Disney Bundle, which includes ESPN+ (With Ads), Disney+ (With Ads), and Hulu (With Ads), is priced at **$14.99 per month**. Alternatively, ESPN+ is accessible through a Hulu + Live TV subscription, a robust option for live TV streaming in 2025.
Subscribing to ESPN+ grants you access to a wealth of UFC content, including all PPV fights available for streaming 16 days post-event, UFC Fight Night events, and an extensive archive of both modern and classic fights spanning over two decades of UFC history. Additionally, you can stream every season of "The Ultimate Fighter," along with exclusive series like "UFC Embedded," "Dana White's Contender Series," "Rowdy's Places," and more.
Furthermore, **every UFC PPV event is added to ESPN+ 16 days after its live airing**, providing subscribers the opportunity to catch up on any missed action.
You can enjoy ESPN+ on a variety of devices in HD, with the capability to stream on up to three devices simultaneously through the ESPN app on your mobile device, 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.
UFC Pay-Per-View Explained
UFC's numbered events are traditionally PPV events, a practice that has continued post their partnership with ESPN+ in 2019. To watch these events, an active ESPN+ subscription is required. The next major event on the horizon is UFC 314, scheduled for April 12.
Saturday, April 12 - UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes
Each UFC PPV event is priced at **$79.99**, giving you access to the full fight card, from the early preliminary bouts to the main event. New subscribers interested in an upcoming PPV can take advantage of the UFC PPV Bundle, priced at **$134.98**, which includes an annual ESPN+ subscription and access to the next PPV event. Additionally, there's a streaming bundle available that includes Hulu and Disney+.
UFC PPV Schedule for 2025
UFC's 2025 calendar is packed with exciting PPV events. Typically, early preliminary fights kick off at 3:00 PM PT and can be viewed across various ESPN networks, including ESPN+. The preliminary fights follow at 5:00 PM PT, also accessible via multiple ESPN networks and ESPN+. The main card starts at 7:00 PM PT, exclusively on ESPN+. Below is the lineup of announced PPV events 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
