"UFC Fights Online: Where to Watch in 2025"

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has been a cornerstone of mixed martial arts entertainment for over two decades. Since its inception in 1993, UFC has grown immensely, hosting over 300 pay-per-view events and offering a mix of frequent fights, exclusive originals, and more. As more fans move away from traditional cable to streaming services, it's essential to know where and how you can watch UFC events online. Below, we provide a comprehensive guide on where to stream UFC fights, details on pay-per-view (PPV) events, and a sneak peek at the 2025 fight schedule.

Where to Watch UFC Fights Online

The ultimate destination for streaming UFC fights online is ESPN+. As the exclusive streaming partner for UFC, ESPN+ offers much more than the standard ESPN channels available on cable. It provides access to a wide range of live sports 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, which saves you 15% on the monthly rate. Alternatively, you can bundle ESPN+ (with ads) with 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 versatile choice for live TV streaming in 2025.

With an ESPN+ subscription, you unlock a wealth 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 fights. You'll also have access to 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 is added to ESPN+ 16 days post-broadcast, ensuring subscribers can catch up on any missed action.

You can enjoy 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 continue to be pay-per-view (PPV) events, a tradition that has persisted since the partnership with ESPN+ began in 2019. To watch these events, you need an active ESPN+ subscription. The upcoming event to mark on your calendar is UFC 314, featuring Volkanovski vs. Lopes, scheduled for April 12.

Saturday, 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. New ESPN+ subscribers can take advantage of the UFC PPV Bundle, priced at $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 schedule is brimming with excitement, with several PPV fights already announced. The 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 via ESPN networks and ESPN+. The Main Card, which is the highlight of the event, starts at 7:00 PM PT and is exclusively streamed on 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