2025 UFC Streaming Guide: How to Watch Fights Online

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), a leading mixed martial arts organization, has captivated audiences for over two decades. Since its first pay-per-view event in 1993, UFC has grown exponentially, offering regular bouts, exclusive content, and more. As streaming services replace traditional cable, fans are eager to know how to watch UFC fights online. Below is a comprehensive guide to streaming UFC events, details on pay-per-view (PPV) options, and the 2025 schedule for major fights.

Where to Stream UFC Fights

The premier destination for watching UFC fights online is ESPN+, the exclusive streaming platform for UFC content. An ESPN+ subscription provides access to live sports events and an extensive library of UFC programming, surpassing what traditional ESPN cable channels offer.

ESPN+

An ESPN+ subscription is available as a standalone option for $11.99 per month or as an Annual Plan for $119.99 per year, offering a 15% savings over the monthly rate. Alternatively, bundle ESPN+ (With Ads) with Disney+ (With Ads) and Hulu (With Ads) for $14.99 per month. Access is also available through a Hulu + Live TV subscription, a robust choice for live TV streaming in 2025.

With ESPN+, subscribers enjoy a wealth of UFC content, including pay-per-view fights after they air, UFC Fight Night events, and an archive spanning over 20 years of iconic and modern fights. Additional exclusives include every season of The Ultimate Fighter, UFC Embedded, Dana White's Contender Series, Rowdy's Places, and more.

Every UFC pay-per-view event becomes available on ESPN+ 16 days after its live broadcast, enabling subscribers to catch up on missed fights.

ESPN+ supports HD streaming on multiple devices, with up to three simultaneous streams via the ESPN app on mobile devices, streaming platforms like Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, and Google Chromecast, select smart TVs, and gaming consoles including PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.

Understanding UFC Pay-Per-View

UFC's numbered events remain pay-per-view (PPV) exclusives, a tradition unchanged since the shift to ESPN+ in 2019. An active ESPN+ subscription is required to access current and upcoming PPV events. The next major event is UFC 314, scheduled for April 12.

UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes

Each UFC PPV event is priced at $79.99, granting access to the full fight card, including early preliminaries, preliminaries, and the Main Card. New ESPN+ subscribers can opt for a UFC PPV Bundle for $134.98, which includes an annual ESPN+ subscription and access to an upcoming PPV event. A streaming bundle with Hulu and Disney+ is also available.

UFC PPV Schedule for 2025

UFC's 2025 lineup is packed with exciting pay-per-view events already announced. Early preliminary fights typically start at 3:00 PM PT and are available on various ESPN networks, including ESPN+. Preliminary fights begin at 5:00 PM PT, also accessible on ESPN networks and ESPN+. The Main Card airs exclusively on ESPN+ at 7:00 PM PT. Below is the schedule for announced 2025 UFC pay-per-view events: