UFC Fights Online: Where to Watch in 2025

For over two decades, the UFC has captivated fans with its thrilling mixed martial arts action. Since its inception in 1993, the organization has hosted over 300 pay-per-view events, showcasing frequent fights, exclusive originals, and more. As more viewers shift away from traditional cable TV to streaming platforms, you might be curious about how and where to watch UFC fights online. Below is a comprehensive guide to streaming UFC events, information on pay-per-view (PPV) events, and the schedule for some of the most anticipated fights in 2025.

Where to Watch UFC Fights Online

The premier destination for streaming UFC fights is ESPN+. As the exclusive streaming partner for UFC, ESPN+ offers much more than the standard ESPN channels available through cable. It provides access to a wide array of live sports events and an extensive archive of UFC content.

ESPN+

You can subscribe to ESPN+ standalone or as part of the Disney Bundle, which includes Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. A standalone ESPN+ subscription is available for $11.99 per month, or you can opt for the annual plan at $119.99, saving you 15% compared to the monthly rate. For a comprehensive streaming experience, you can bundle ESPN+ (With Ads) with Disney+ (With Ads) and Hulu (With Ads) for $14.99 per month. Alternatively, ESPN+ is also accessible through a Hulu + Live TV subscription, making it an excellent choice for live TV streaming in 2025.

Subscribing to ESPN+ grants you access to an impressive lineup of UFC content, including all pay-per-view fights available 16 days after they air, UFC Fight Night events, and an archive spanning over two decades of both modern and classic UFC fights. Additionally, you can stream every season of The Ultimate Fighter, as well as other exclusive originals such as UFC Embedded, Dana White's Contender Series, Rowdy's Places, and more.

UFC pay-per-view events are added to ESPN+ 16 days post-broadcast, allowing subscribers to catch up on any events they missed live. You can enjoy ESPN+ on a variety of devices in HD, supporting up to three simultaneous streams through the ESPN app on your mobile device, streaming devices like Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, and Google Chromecast, select smart TVs, as well as gaming consoles including 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 events, you need an active ESPN+ subscription. The upcoming major event is UFC 314, scheduled for April 12.

UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes

Each UFC PPV event costs $79.99, providing access to the entire fight card, including early preliminary fights, preliminary fights, and the Main Card event. For new ESPN+ subscribers interested in an upcoming UFC PPV event, 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 option that includes Hulu and Disney+.

UFC PPV Schedule for 2025

UFC's 2025 lineup is packed with exciting PPV events. Typically, early preliminary fights 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 exclusive to ESPN+. Here are some of the announced pay-per-view UFC fights for this year:

• 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