"UFC Fights Online Viewing Guide for 2025"

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has captured the hearts of mixed martial arts fans for over two decades. With more than 300 pay-per-view events since its inception in 1993, UFC's popularity has soared, offering a packed schedule of thrilling fights, exclusive original content, and more. As more fans cut the cord from traditional cable, streaming services have become the go-to for watching UFC fights. Below, we provide a comprehensive guide on where to stream UFC events online, details on pay-per-view (PPV) events, and a look at the major upcoming fights scheduled for 2025.

Where to Watch UFC Fights Online

The premier destination for streaming UFC fights is ESPN+. As the exclusive streaming platform 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, saving 15% off the monthly rate. Alternatively, you can choose the Disney Bundle, which includes ESPN+ (With Ads), Disney+ (With Ads), and Hulu (With Ads) for just $14.99 per month. Access to ESPN+ is also available through a Hulu + Live TV subscription, which is an excellent choice for live TV streaming in 2025.

With an ESPN+ subscription, you'll unlock a treasure trove of UFC content. This includes all pay-per-view fights available 16 days after their live airing, 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 such as UFC Embedded, Dana White's Contender Series, Rowdy's Places, and more.

ESPN+ supports streaming in HD on various devices, including mobile devices, streaming platforms like Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, and Google Chromecast, select smart TVs, and gaming consoles like PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. You can stream on up to three devices simultaneously.

UFC Pay-Per-View Explained

UFC's numbered events continue to be pay-per-view (PPV) events, a tradition that has persisted since the partnership with ESPN+ began in 2019. To watch these events, you'll need an active ESPN+ subscription. The next major event on the horizon is UFC 314, scheduled for April 12.

UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes

Each UFC PPV event costs $79.99, granting you access to the full fight card, from the early preliminary fights to the Main Card. New subscribers interested in an upcoming PPV can purchase the UFC PPV Bundle for $134.98, which includes an annual ESPN+ subscription and access to the next PPV event. There's also a streaming bundle available that includes Hulu and Disney+.

UFC PPV Schedule for 2025

UFC's 2025 schedule is packed with exciting PPV fights. Early preliminary fights typically 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 multiple ESPN platforms. The Main Card kicks off at 7:00 PM PT and is exclusively available on ESPN+. Here are 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