"UFC Fights Online: Where to Watch in 2025"

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has captivated fans worldwide for over two decades with its thrilling mixed martial arts action. Since its inception in 1993, UFC has grown exponentially, hosting over 300 pay-per-view events and offering a variety of content including frequent fights, exclusive originals, and more. As more people shift away from traditional cable towards streaming services, you might be curious about how to watch UFC fights online. Below, we provide a comprehensive guide on where to stream UFC events, details on pay-per-view (PPV) events, and a sneak peek at the schedule for 2025's most anticipated fights.

Where to Watch UFC Fights Online

The premier destination for streaming UFC fights online is through an ESPN+ subscription, which serves as the exclusive streaming platform for UFC. An ESPN+ subscription goes beyond the standard ESPN broadcast channels available on cable, offering access to a wide array of live sporting events and an extensive 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, consider the Disney Bundle, which includes ESPN+ (With Ads), Disney+ (With Ads), and Hulu (With Ads) for just **$14.99 per month**. ESPN+ is also accessible through a Hulu + Live TV subscription, a robust choice for live TV streaming in 2025.

Subscribing to ESPN+ grants you access to a vast selection 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 rich history. You'll also enjoy every season of "The Ultimate Fighter," along with other 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+ just 16 days after airing**, giving subscribers the chance to catch up on any missed action.

You can enjoy ESPN+ in HD on a variety of 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 continue to be pay-per-view (PPV) events, a tradition that persists even after their 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, set for April 12.

Saturday, April 12

UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes

Each UFC PPV event is priced at **$79.99** and includes the full fight card, from early preliminary bouts to the main event. If you're new to ESPN+ and interested in an upcoming UFC PPV, you can purchase the **UFC PPV Bundle for $134.98**, which includes an annual ESPN+ subscription and access to the next UFC PPV. There's also a streaming bundle available that includes Hulu and Disney+.

UFC PPV Schedule for 2025

UFC's 2025 lineup promises excitement with several PPV events already on the books. Typically, early preliminary fights kick off at 3:00 PM PT and are broadcast across various ESPN networks, including ESPN+. Preliminary fights follow at 5:00 PM PT, also available on ESPN networks and ESPN+. The Main Card, featuring the most anticipated matchups, starts at 7:00 PM PT and is exclusive to ESPN+. Here's a look at 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