Best Sites to Stream UFC Fights in 2025

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has been captivating fans worldwide for over two decades with its thrilling mixed martial arts events. Since its inception in 1993, the UFC has hosted over 300 pay-per-view events, becoming a powerhouse in the sports entertainment industry. With the rise of streaming services and the decline of traditional cable subscriptions, many fans are eager to know how and where they can watch UFC fights online. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the best platforms for streaming UFC events, dive into the details of pay-per-view (PPV) events, and provide you with the schedule for the most anticipated fights of 2025.

Where to Watch UFC Fights Online

The ultimate destination for streaming UFC fights is ESPN+. As the exclusive streaming partner for UFC, ESPN+ offers an array of live sporting events and a vast archive of UFC content that goes beyond what's available on standard ESPN cable channels.

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**, which saves you 15% compared to the monthly rate. Alternatively, you can get ESPN+ (With Ads) bundled 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'll unlock a treasure trove of UFC content, including all pay-per-view fights available 16 days after they air, UFC Fight Night events, and an extensive archive spanning over two decades of UFC history. 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.

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

You can enjoy ESPN+ in HD on a variety of devices, including 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, with support for up to three simultaneous streams.

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'll need an active ESPN+ subscription. The next major event on the calendar is UFC 314, scheduled for April 12.

Saturday, April 12

UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes

Each UFC PPV event is priced at **$79.99** and includes the entire fight card, from the early preliminary fights to the Main Card event. New ESPN+ subscribers can take advantage of the **UFC PPV Bundle for $134.98**, which includes an annual ESPN+ subscription and access to the next UFC PPV event. There's also a streaming bundle that includes Hulu and Disney+ for an enhanced viewing experience.

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 are available on various ESPN networks, including ESPN+. The preliminary fights follow at 5:00 PM PT, also accessible on ESPN networks and ESPN+. The Main Card kicks off 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