Best Sites to Stream UFC Fights in 2025

UFC has captivated mixed martial arts fans for over two decades, with more than 300 pay-per-view events since its inception in 1993. Its rise in popularity has been meteoric, offering frequent fights, exclusive originals, and much more. As more fans move away from traditional cable to streaming services, you might be curious about how and where to watch UFC fights online. Below, we provide a comprehensive guide on streaming UFC events, details on pay-per-view (PPV) events, and a schedule of the most anticipated fights of 2025.

Where to Watch UFC Fights Online

The premier destination for streaming UFC fights online is through an ESPN+ subscription, which is the exclusive streaming platform for UFC. An ESPN+ subscription offers more than just the standard ESPN channels available on cable. It includes access to a variety of live sports events and a vast 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 you 15% compared to the monthly rate. Alternatively, you can bundle ESPN+ (With Ads) with Disney+ (With Ads) and Hulu (With Ads) for **$14.99 per month**. ESPN+ is also accessible through a Hulu + Live TV subscription, which is an excellent choice for live TV streaming in 2025.

Subscribing to ESPN+ provides you with a wealth of UFC content, including all pay-per-view fights post-broadcast, UFC Fight Night events, and an extensive archive of modern and classic UFC fights spanning over two decades. 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.

Notably, **every UFC pay-per-view event becomes available on ESPN+ 16 days after airing**, allowing subscribers to catch up on any missed events.

You can enjoy ESPN+ in HD on a range of devices, with support for up to three simultaneous streams. Compatible devices include 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.

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 calendar is UFC 314, scheduled for April 12.

Saturday, April 12 - UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes

Each UFC PPV event costs **$79.99** and provides access to the full fight card, including early preliminary fights, preliminary fights, and the Main Card event. For new ESPN+ subscribers interested in an upcoming UFC PPV, there's a **UFC PPV Bundle available for $134.98**, which includes an annual ESPN+ subscription and access to the next UFC PPV event. There's also a streaming bundle that includes Hulu and Disney+.

UFC PPV Schedule for 2025

UFC has a full slate of events lined up for 2025, with several PPV fights already announced. Early preliminary fights typically start at 3:00 PM PT and can be viewed on various ESPN networks, including ESPN+. Preliminary fights follow at 5:00 PM PT, also available on ESPN networks and ESPN+. The Main Card kicks off at 7:00 PM PT and is exclusively streamed on ESPN+. Here are the details for the announced PPV fights in 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