How to Watch UFC in the United States
ESPN+, PPV, and Fight Night. Here is exactly how to find every punch, kick, and submission.
The UFC broadcast landscape changed significantly when they signed an exclusive deal with ESPN. Today, nearly every UFC event flows through the ESPN ecosystem, but it is divided into three distinct segments.
The Three Ways to Watch
1. UFC Fight Nights
These are usually free to anyone with an ESPN+ subscription. Some marquee Fight Nights also air on standard ESPN or ABC cable channels.
2. UFC numbered events (PPV)
Events like UFC 300 or UFC 305 require a Pay-Per-View purchase. Note that you MUST have an active ESPN+ subscription to even be allowed to buy the PPV.
3. The Prelims
Prelims often air on ESPN or ESPNEWS, while the "Early Prelims" are usually exclusive to UFC Fight Pass or ESPN+.
UFC Pricing Breakdown (2024)
| Service | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| ESPN+ | Fight Nights & Prelims | $10.99/mo |
| UFC PPV | Main Event Cards | $79.99/event |
| Fight Pass | Library & Early Prelims | $9.99/mo |
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