"UFC Fights Streaming Guide for 2025"

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has captivated fans for over two decades with its thrilling mixed martial arts events. Since 1993, over 300 pay-per-view events have aired, showcasing the sport's growth and popularity. With the rise of streaming services and the decline of traditional cable, many fans are eager to know how and where to watch UFC fights online. Below is a comprehensive guide on where to stream UFC events, details about pay-per-view (PPV) events, and a schedule of the biggest upcoming fights in 2025.

Where to Watch UFC Fights Online

The go-to platform for streaming UFC fights is ESPN+. As the exclusive streaming home for UFC, an ESPN+ subscription offers more than the standard ESPN channels available on cable. It provides access to a wide range of live sporting 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 ESPN+ Annual Plan at $119.99 per year, which saves you 15% off 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, making it a versatile option for live TV streaming in 2025.

With an ESPN+ subscription, you'll unlock a vast array of UFC content, including all pay-per-view fights post-broadcast, UFC Fight Night events, and an archive spanning over two decades of UFC's history. You'll also have access to every season of "The Ultimate Fighter," along with exclusive originals like "UFC Embedded," "Dana White's Contender Series," "Rowdy's Places," and more.

Moreover, **every UFC pay-per-view event is available on ESPN+ 16 days after its initial airing**, allowing subscribers to catch up on any missed events.

You can enjoy 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 pay-per-view (PPV) events, a practice that has continued since the partnership with ESPN+ began in 2019. To watch these events, you need an active ESPN+ subscription. The next major event 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 you access to the full fight card, including early preliminary fights, preliminary fights, and the Main Card. For new ESPN+ subscribers interested in an upcoming UFC PPV, 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 a bundle option that includes Hulu and Disney+.

UFC PPV Schedule for 2025

UFC's 2025 calendar is packed with exciting PPV events. Typically, early preliminary fights 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 exclusive to ESPN+. Here are the 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