The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has captivated fans worldwide for over two decades. Since its inception in 1993, UFC has hosted more than 300 pay-per-view events, solidifying its place as a premier mixed martial arts league. With the rise of streaming services and the decline of traditional cable, many fans are eager to find out where they can watch UFC fights online. Below, we provide a comprehensive guide on streaming UFC events, including details on pay-per-view (PPV) events and the schedule for the most anticipated fights of 2025.
Where to Watch UFC Fights Online
The go-to platform for streaming UFC fights is ESPN+. As the exclusive streaming home for UFC, an ESPN+ subscription offers much more than the standard ESPN channels available on cable. It grants access to a wide range of live sports and an extensive archive of UFC content.

ESPN+
You can subscribe to ESPN+ on a standalone basis for **$11.99 per month** or opt for the annual plan at **$119.99 per year**, which saves you 15% off the monthly rate. Alternatively, you can bundle ESPN+ (With Ads) with Disney+ (With Ads) and Hulu (With Ads) for just **$14.99 per month**. ESPN+ is also available through a Hulu + Live TV subscription, making it an excellent choice for comprehensive live TV streaming in 2025.
With an ESPN+ subscription, you'll have access to a vast array of UFC content. This includes all pay-per-view fights available to stream 16 days after their initial airing, UFC Fight Night events, and an archive spanning over two decades of UFC's history. You can also enjoy every season of The Ultimate Fighter, along with exclusive originals such as UFC Embedded, Dana White's Contender Series, Rowdy's Places, and more.
Moreover, **every UFC pay-per-view event becomes available on ESPN+ 16 days after it airs**, ensuring subscribers can catch up on any missed events.
ESPN+ can be streamed in HD on a variety of devices, supporting up to three simultaneous streams. You can access it 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 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 since the partnership with ESPN+ began in 2019. To watch these events, you must have 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 provides access to the full fight card, including early preliminary fights, preliminary fights, and the Main Card event. If you're new to ESPN+ and interested in an upcoming UFC PPV event, you can purchase a **UFC PPV Bundle for $134.98**, which includes an annual ESPN+ subscription and access to the next UFC PPV event. There are also streaming bundles that include Hulu and Disney+ for added value.
UFC PPV Schedule for 2025
UFC has lined up an exciting schedule for 2025, with several PPV events already announced. 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, exclusively on ESPN+. Here’s a list of the announced pay-per-view UFC 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