Best Sites to Stream UFC Fights in 2025

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has captivated fans for over two decades with its thrilling mixed martial arts action. Since its inception in 1993, UFC has hosted over 300 pay-per-view events, evolving into a powerhouse of sports entertainment that now includes frequent fights, exclusive originals, and more. As more viewers move away from traditional cable towards 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 about pay-per-view (PPV) events, and the schedule for the most anticipated fights of 2025.

Where to Watch UFC Fights Online

The premier destination to watch UFC fights online is through an ESPN+ subscription. This service is the exclusive streaming home for UFC, offering more than just the standard ESPN broadcast channels available on cable. An ESPN+ subscription includes a wealth of live sports events and an extensive UFC content library.

ESPN+

You can subscribe to ESPN+ as a standalone service for **$11.99 per month**, or opt for the ESPN+ Annual Plan at **$119.99 per year**, which saves you 15% compared to 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 available through a Hulu + Live TV subscription, making it a versatile choice for live TV streaming in 2025.

Subscribing to ESPN+ gives you access to a vast array of UFC content, including all pay-per-view fights post-broadcast, UFC Fight Night events, and an archive spanning over two decades of UFC's history. You can also enjoy every season of The Ultimate Fighter, along with exclusive originals like UFC Embedded, Dana White's Contender Series, Rowdy's Places, and more.

Additionally, **every UFC pay-per-view event becomes available on ESPN+ 16 days after its live airing**, providing subscribers the chance to catch up on any missed action.

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 such as PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.

UFC Pay-Per-View Explained

UFC's numbered events are pay-per-view (PPV) events, a tradition that continues post the 2019 shift to ESPN+. 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.

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

Each UFC PPV event is priced at **$79.99**, providing access to the full fight card, from early preliminary fights to 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 upcoming UFC PPV event. There's also a streaming bundle that includes Hulu and Disney+.

UFC PPV Schedule for 2025

UFC's 2025 lineup promises an exciting array of PPV events. Typically, early preliminary fights kick off 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 through multiple ESPN platforms. The Main Card starts at 7:00 PM PT and is exclusively streamed 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