"2025 UFC Fights: Best Online Streaming Options"

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has captivated fans worldwide for over two decades, showcasing more than 300 pay-per-view events since 1993. As the popularity of UFC continues to soar, the organization offers a plethora of fights, exclusive originals, and more. With the shift from traditional cable to streaming services, you might be curious about how to watch UFC fights online. Below, we provide a comprehensive guide on where to stream UFC events, details on pay-per-view (PPV) events, and the schedule for the most anticipated fights of 2025.

Where to Watch UFC Fights Online

The premier destination for streaming UFC fights online is through an ESPN+ subscription, which serves as the exclusive streaming platform for UFC. An ESPN+ subscription not only provides access to live sporting events but also offers a vast archive of UFC content, extending beyond the standard ESPN broadcasts available on cable.

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% off the monthly rate. Alternatively, you can choose the Disney Bundle, which includes ESPN+ (With Ads), 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 option for live TV streaming in 2025.

With an ESPN+ subscription, you 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's history. You'll also enjoy 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 becomes available on ESPN+ just 16 days after its live broadcast, ensuring subscribers can catch up on any missed action.

You can stream ESPN+ in HD on various 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 continue to be pay-per-view (PPV) events, a tradition that has persisted since the partnership with ESPN+ began in 2019. To access these PPV events, an active ESPN+ subscription is required. The next major event to look forward to is UFC 314, scheduled for April 12.

Saturday, April 12 - UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes

Each UFC PPV event is priced at $79.99, granting access to the full fight card, from early preliminary fights to the main card event. New ESPN+ subscribers interested in an upcoming UFC PPV 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+.

UFC PPV Schedule for 2025

UFC's 2025 schedule 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+. 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