"UFC Fights Online Streaming Guide for 2025"

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has been a thrilling source of entertainment in the world of mixed martial arts for over two decades. Since its inception in 1993, the UFC has hosted more than 300 pay-per-view events, growing exponentially in popularity. With its frequent fights, exclusive original content, and more, UFC has become a staple for sports fans. As more viewers shift from traditional cable to streaming platforms, you might be curious about how and where to watch UFC fights online. Below, we provide a comprehensive guide on where to stream UFC events, details on pay-per-view (PPV) events, and a look at the schedule for the biggest upcoming fights in 2025.

Where to Watch UFC Fights Online

The premier destination for streaming UFC fights online is through an ESPN+ subscription. As the exclusive streaming partner for UFC, ESPN+ offers more than just the standard ESPN channels available on cable. Subscribers gain access to a variety of live sports events and an extensive library of UFC content.

ESPN+

You can subscribe to ESPN+ as a standalone service for $11.99 per month or choose the annual plan at $119.99, 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. Another option is to access ESPN+ through a Hulu + Live TV subscription, which is a robust choice for live TV streaming in 2025.

With an ESPN+ subscription, you'll unlock a wealth of UFC content, including all pay-per-view fights after they air, UFC Fight Night events, and an archive spanning over two decades of iconic and contemporary fights. You'll also have the chance to stream every season of The Ultimate Fighter, alongside exclusive originals like UFC Embedded, Dana White's Contender Series, Rowdy's Places, and more.

Notably, every UFC pay-per-view event becomes available on ESPN+ just 16 days after its live airing, giving subscribers the opportunity to catch up on any missed events.

You can enjoy ESPN+ on numerous devices in HD, with the ability to stream on up to three devices simultaneously. Compatible devices include mobile phones, 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 traditional pay-per-view (PPV) events, a practice that has continued seamlessly since the partnership with ESPN+ began in 2019. To watch these events, you must have an active ESPN+ subscription. The next major event on the horizon is UFC 314, set for April 12.

Saturday, April 12

UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes

Each UFC PPV event is priced at $79.99 and provides access to the full fight card, including the early prelims, prelims, and the Main Card. New subscribers to ESPN+ interested in an upcoming UFC PPV can purchase the UFC PPV Bundle for $134.98, which includes an annual ESPN+ subscription and access to the next UFC PPV event. Additionally, there's a streaming bundle that includes Hulu and Disney+.

UFC PPV Schedule for 2025

UFC's schedule for 2025 is packed with exciting PPV events. The typical schedule sees early prelims starting at 3:00 PM PT, available on various ESPN networks, including ESPN+. The prelims follow at 5:00 PM PT, also broadcast on different ESPN platforms 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 the 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