UFC Fights Online: 2025 Viewing Guide

UFC, the renowned mixed martial arts league, has captivated fans worldwide for over two decades. With more than 300 pay-per-view events since its inception in 1993, UFC's popularity has soared, offering regular fights, exclusive originals, and much more. As streaming services become increasingly popular, many are curious about how to watch UFC events online. Below, we provide a comprehensive guide on where to stream UFC events, details on pay-per-view (PPV) events, and a sneak peek at the schedule for the most anticipated fights of 2025.

Where to Watch UFC Fights Online

The premier destination for streaming UFC fights is ESPN+. As the exclusive streaming platform for UFC, an ESPN+ subscription provides more than just the standard ESPN channels available on cable. It offers access to numerous 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% compared to the monthly rate. Alternatively, you can get the Disney Bundle, which includes ESPN+ (With Ads), Disney+ (With Ads), and Hulu (With Ads) for just **$14.99 per month**. ESPN+ is also accessible through a Hulu + Live TV subscription, making it a versatile choice for live TV streaming in 2025.

Subscribing to ESPN+ grants you access to a wealth of UFC content, including all pay-per-view fights post-broadcast, UFC Fight Night events, and an archive spanning over two decades of iconic and modern UFC matches. Additionally, you can stream every season of The Ultimate Fighter, along with exclusive originals such as UFC Embedded, Dana White's Contender Series, Rowdy's Places, and more.

For those who miss the live events, every UFC pay-per-view event becomes available on ESPN+ just **16 days after it airs**, ensuring you never miss out on the action.

You can enjoy ESPN+ in HD on various devices, supporting up to three simultaneous streams. Compatible devices include mobile devices via the ESPN app, 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 pay-per-view (PPV) events, a practice that continues with the partnership with ESPN+ since 2019. To watch these PPV events, an active ESPN+ subscription is required. The upcoming 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**, providing access to the full fight card, including early preliminary fights, preliminary fights, and the Main Card event. New ESPN+ subscribers can take advantage of the UFC PPV Bundle, which includes an annual ESPN+ subscription and access to the next UFC PPV event for **$134.98**. There's also a streaming bundle that includes Hulu and Disney+.

UFC PPV Schedule for 2025

UFC has an exciting lineup for 2025, with several PPV events already on the calendar. 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 different ESPN networks and ESPN+. The Main Card kicks off at 7:00 PM PT and is exclusively streamed on ESPN+. Here are the dates and matchups for the announced PPV events:

• 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