Best Platforms for Streaming 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 and has grown exponentially in popularity, offering a lineup of frequent fights, exclusive original content, and more. With the shift away from traditional cable TV to streaming services, many fans are eager to find out how and where they can catch UFC fights online. Below, we provide a comprehensive guide on where to stream UFC events, details on pay-per-view (PPV) events, and a look at the schedule for the biggest upcoming fights of 2025.

Where to Watch UFC Fights Online

For the ultimate UFC streaming experience, an ESPN+ subscription is your go-to choice, as it serves as the exclusive streaming platform for UFC. An ESPN+ subscription not only brings you beyond what's available on standard ESPN cable channels but also unlocks a vast array of live sports and an extensive UFC content library.

ESPN+

You can opt for a standalone ESPN+ subscription, or enhance your entertainment package with the Disney Bundle, which includes Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. The standalone ESPN+ subscription costs **just $11.99 per month**, or you can save 15% with the annual plan priced at **$119.99 per year**. For those looking for more, the bundle of ESPN+ (With Ads), Disney+ (With Ads), and Hulu (With Ads) is available for $14.99 per month. Alternatively, ESPN+ is accessible through a Hulu + Live TV subscription, a top-tier option for live TV streaming in 2025.

With an ESPN+ subscription, you'll have access to an impressive range of UFC content, including all pay-per-view fights post-broadcast, UFC Fight Night events, and a treasure trove of more than two decades of UFC's rich history. You'll also enjoy every season of "The Ultimate Fighter," along with exclusive series like "UFC Embedded," "Dana White's Contender Series," "Rowdy's Places," and more.

Notably, **every UFC pay-per-view event is available on ESPN+ just 16 days after airing**, ensuring you never miss out on the action, even if you can't watch it live.

Stream ESPN+ in HD on a wide range of devices, supporting up to three simultaneous streams. Compatible devices include mobile phones, streaming devices 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) spectacles, a tradition upheld since their partnership with ESPN+ began in 2019. To access these high-octane events, you'll need an active ESPN+ subscription. The next 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 full access to the entire fight card, from the early preliminary bouts to the main event. For new ESPN+ subscribers interested in an upcoming PPV, a **UFC PPV Bundle is available for $134.98**, which includes an annual ESPN+ subscription and the next UFC PPV event. You can also opt for a streaming bundle that includes Hulu and Disney+ for an even more comprehensive entertainment package.

UFC PPV Schedule for 2025

UFC's 2025 calendar is packed with exciting PPV events. Early preliminary fights typically 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 starts at 7:00 PM PT, exclusively on ESPN+. Here's a look at the announced PPV schedule 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