The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has dominated the mixed martial arts scene for more than two decades, delivering non-stop action to combat sports enthusiasts. Since its inaugural pay-per-view in 1993, the organization has produced over 300 PPV spectacles, evolving into a global phenomenon with regular fight nights and exclusive programming. As cord-cutting continues to rise, fight fans are increasingly looking for digital options to catch all the octagon action.
Where to Stream UFC Events Online
For diehard MMA fans, ESPN+ stands as the undisputed champion of UFC streaming platforms. As the exclusive digital home for UFC content, this service offers far more than standard ESPN cable broadcasts, providing comprehensive fight coverage and an enormous library of classic matchups.
ESPN+
Options include a standalone ESPN+ membership or the Disney Bundle that packages Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu together. See it at ESPN+
Fans can choose between a monthly plan at $11.99 or save with the annual subscription for $119.99 (15% savings). The ultimate value comes from the Disney Bundle combining ad-supported versions of ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu for $14.99/month. Hulu + Live TV subscribers also get full access, making it a smart choice for comprehensive live streaming in 2025.
An ESPN+ membership unlocks every UFC Fight Night, every past PPV (added 16 days after airing), plus more than 20 years of historic fights. Subscribers also enjoy exclusive content like The Ultimate Fighter seasons, UFC Embedded documentaries, Dana White's Contender Series, and Rowdy's Places with Ronda Rousey.
The service delivers HD streaming across multiple platforms including mobile devices, streaming sticks (Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV), smart TVs, and gaming consoles from PlayStation and Xbox.
Understanding UFC Pay-Per-View
The UFC maintains its premium PPV model for numbered events, now requiring an ESPN+ subscription for access. The next major showcase - UFC 314 featuring Volkanovski vs. Lopes - airs April 12.
Saturday, April 12
UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes
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Each major UFC event carries a $79.99 price tag, covering the entire fight card from early prelims to main event. New subscribers can grab a PPV bundle for $134.98 that includes annual ESPN+ access plus one PPV event, with options to add Disney+ and Hulu.
2025 UFC Pay-Per-View Calendar
The UFC has stacked its 2025 calendar with multiple confirmed championship bouts. The standard broadcast schedule begins with early prelims at 3:00 PM PT (ESPN networks), followed by prelims at 5:00 PM PT (ESPN/ESPN+), and main cards exclusively on ESPN+ at 7:00 PM PT.
Confirmed 2025 UFC PPV Events:
UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes - April 12
UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena - May 10
UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2 - June 7
