UFC Fights Online: 2025 Streaming Guide

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has captured the hearts of mixed martial arts fans worldwide for over two decades. Since its inception in 1993, UFC has grown exponentially, hosting over 300 pay-per-view events and offering a variety of fights, exclusive originals, and more. As streaming services become increasingly popular, many are curious about how to watch UFC events online. Below, we provide a comprehensive guide on where to stream UFC fights, details on pay-per-view events, and the schedule for the most anticipated fights of 2025.

Where to Watch UFC Fights Online

The go-to platform for streaming UFC fights is ESPN+. As the exclusive streaming home for UFC, ESPN+ offers more than just the standard ESPN channels you find on cable. With an ESPN+ subscription, you get access to a wide range of live sporting 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, saving you 15% off the monthly rate. Alternatively, you can get the Disney Bundle, which includes ESPN+ (With Ads), Disney+ (With Ads), and Hulu (With Ads) for $14.99 per month. ESPN+ is also accessible through a Hulu + Live TV subscription, making it a comprehensive choice for live TV streaming in 2025.

An ESPN+ subscription provides a treasure trove of UFC content, including all pay-per-view fights available 16 days after they air, UFC Fight Night events, and an extensive archive of modern and classic fights spanning over two decades. Subscribers can also enjoy every season of The Ultimate Fighter, along with exclusive originals such as UFC Embedded, Dana White's Contender Series, Rowdy's Places, and more.

You can stream ESPN+ in HD on various devices, supporting 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 like PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.

UFC Pay-Per-View Explained

UFC's numbered events are traditionally pay-per-view (PPV) events, a practice that has continued since the partnership with ESPN+ began in 2019. To watch these PPV events, you must have an active ESPN+ subscription. The next major event, UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes, is scheduled for April 12.

UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes

Each UFC PPV event costs $79.99 and includes the entire fight card: early preliminary fights, preliminary fights, and the Main Card event. New ESPN+ 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 UFC PPV event. Additionally, there's a streaming bundle that includes Hulu and Disney+.

UFC PPV Schedule for 2025

UFC's 2025 schedule is packed with exciting PPV events. Early preliminary fights typically start at 3:00 PM PT and can be watched 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, airing exclusively 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