How to Watch UFC Fights Online: A Complete Guide

Learn how and where to watch UFC fights online with our complete guide. Find out about streaming platforms, pay-per-view events, and the schedule for upcoming fights in 2024.

How to Watch UFC Fights Online

UFC is a popular mixed martial arts league that has been entertaining fans for over 20 years. With nearly 300 pay-per-view events aired since 1993, UFC has exploded in popularity and now features frequent fights, exclusive originals, and more. If you’re wondering how and where you can watch UFC fights online, we’ve got you covered.

Where to Stream UFC Events

The best place to catch UFC fights online is with an ESPN+ subscription. ESPN+ is currently the exclusive streaming home for UFC and offers access to a variety of live sporting events and a massive archive of UFC content.

You can purchase an ESPN+ subscription for $10.99 per month or opt for the ESPN+ Annual Plan for $109.99 per year, saving you 15% off the monthly price. If you’re interested in additional content, you can bundle ESPN+ (With Ads) with Disney+ (With Ads) and Hulu (With Ads) for $14.99 per month.

With an ESPN+ subscription, you’ll gain access to a plethora of UFC content, including all pay-per-view fights after they air, UFC Fight Night events, and an archive featuring more than two decades of modern and classic fights from across UFC’s storied history. You’ll also be able to stream every season of The Ultimate Fighter and other exclusive originals.

How to Watch UFC on ESPN+

You can watch ESPN+ on various devices in HD with support for up to three simultaneous streams. The ESPN app is available on mobile devices, streaming devices such as Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, and Google Chromecast, select smart TVs, as well as consoles like PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.

UFC Pay-Per-View Events

UFC’s numbered events are pay-per-view (PPV) events, and you’ll need an active ESPN+ subscription to view them. Each UFC PPV event costs $79.99 and grants you access to the entire fight card, including the early preliminary fights, preliminary fights, and the Main Card event.

If you’re a new ESPN+ subscriber and interested in an upcoming UFC PPV event, you can typically purchase a UFC PPV Bundle for $134.98. This bundle includes an annual subscription to ESPN+ and access to the next UFC PPV event.

2024 UFC Schedule

UFC has a packed schedule for 2024, with several PPV fights already announced. The early preliminary fights usually begin at 3:00 PM PT and can be watched on various ESPN networks, including ESPN+. The preliminary fights follow at 5:00 PM PT, also available on ESPN networks and ESPN+. The Main Card starts at 7:00 PM PT and airs exclusively on ESPN+.

Here are the upcoming pay-per-view UFC fights in 2024:

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