Top Platforms for Streaming UFC Fights in 2025

UFC, a leading mixed martial arts organization, has captivated audiences for over two decades. With more than 300 pay-per-view events since 1993, its popularity has surged, offering regular bouts, exclusive content, and more. As many fans shift from cable to streaming, you might be curious about the best ways to watch UFC fights online. Below, we detail the top platforms for streaming UFC events, pay-per-view (PPV) information, and the schedule for 2025's major upcoming fights.

Where to Stream UFC Fights Online

The premier destination for UFC fights is an ESPN+ subscription, the exclusive streaming platform for UFC. ESPN+ provides more than standard ESPN cable channels, offering access to numerous live sports events and an extensive library of UFC content.

ESPN+

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An ESPN+ standalone subscription costs $11.99 per month, or you can choose the ESPN+ Annual Plan for $119.99 per year, saving 15% compared to the monthly rate. Alternatively, bundle ESPN+ (With Ads), Disney+ (With Ads), and Hulu (With Ads) for $14.99 per month. Access is also available through a Hulu + Live TV subscription, a solid choice for live TV streaming in 2025.

With ESPN+, you unlock a wealth of UFC content, including all pay-per-view fights post-broadcast, UFC Fight Night events, and an archive spanning over 20 years of iconic and classic fights. You can also stream every season of The Ultimate Fighter, plus exclusive series like UFC Embedded, Dana White's Contender Series, and Rowdy's Places.

Additionally, every UFC pay-per-view event becomes available on ESPN+ 16 days after airing, enabling subscribers to catch up on missed live events.

ESPN+ supports HD streaming on various devices, allowing 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 such as PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.

Understanding UFC Pay-Per-View

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

Saturday, April 12

UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes

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Each UFC PPV event costs $79.99, providing access to the full fight card, including early preliminary fights, preliminary fights, and the Main Card. New ESPN+ subscribers can purchase a UFC PPV Bundle for $134.98, which includes an annual ESPN+ subscription and access to the next UFC PPV event. A streaming bundle with Hulu and Disney+ is also available.

Who will win the UFC 314 main card event?

Alexander VolkanovskiDiego Lopes

AnswerSee Results

UFC PPV Schedule for 2025

UFC's 2025 lineup is packed with announced PPV events. Early preliminary fights typically start at 3:00 PM PT on various ESPN networks, including ESPN+, followed by preliminary fights at 5:00 PM PT, also available on ESPN networks and ESPN+. The Main Card begins at 7:00 PM PT, airing exclusively on ESPN+. Here’s the schedule for announced 2025 pay-per-view UFC fights:

UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes - April 12, 2025 at 7 PM PTUFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena - May 10, 2025 at 7 PM PTUFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2 - June 7, 2025 at 7 PM PT