The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has been captivating mixed martial arts fans for over two decades. Since its inception in 1993, UFC has hosted over 300 pay-per-view events, rapidly growing in popularity. Today, the league offers frequent fights, exclusive originals, and more. As more people move away from traditional cable to streaming services, finding where and how to watch UFC fights online is crucial. Below, we provide a comprehensive guide on where to stream UFC events, details about pay-per-view (PPV) events, and a sneak peek at the schedule for the biggest upcoming fights in 2025.

Where to Watch UFC Fights Online

The ultimate destination for streaming UFC fights online is ESPN+. As the exclusive streaming partner for UFC, ESPN+ offers more than just the standard ESPN broadcasts available on cable. It provides access to a wide range of live sports events and an extensive archive 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% off the monthly rate. Another option is to bundle ESPN+ (With Ads) with Disney+ (With Ads) and Hulu (With Ads) for just $14.99 per month. Alternatively, you can access ESPN+ through a Hulu + Live TV subscription, making it a versatile choice for live TV streaming in 2025.

Subscribing to ESPN+ unlocks a wealth of UFC content, including all pay-per-view fights available 16 days after their initial airing, UFC Fight Night events, and an archive spanning over two decades of UFC's rich history. Additionally, you can 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.

You can stream ESPN+ in HD on multiple 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 pay-per-view (PPV) events. Since moving to ESPN+ in 2019, you need an active ESPN+ subscription to access these events. The upcoming UFC 314 event, featuring Volkanovski vs. Lopes, is set for April 12.

UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes

Each UFC PPV event is priced at $79.99 and includes the entire fight card—from early preliminary fights to the Main Card event. New ESPN+ subscribers interested in an upcoming PPV can 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's 2025 lineup is packed with exciting PPV events. Early preliminary fights typically start at 3:00 PM PT and are available on various ESPN networks, including ESPN+. Preliminary fights follow at 5:00 PM PT, also accessible on ESPN networks and ESPN+. The Main Card kicks off at 7:00 PM PT and is exclusively streamed 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