How to watch pay-per-view events on ESPN Plus 2025

UFC on ESPN Plus

ESPN Plus is the exclusive distributor of UFC PPV events through 2025, so if you want to watch the top-numbered events between the premier fighters, you’ll need an ESPN Plus subscription to do it. 

Although there is some UFC content on ESPN’s main networks, including the preliminary events for numbered UFC events, the best way to access most UFC content is with an ESPN Plus subscription. The catch? It’ll cost you a UFC pay-per-view price of $79.99 for every event you want to watch live. With around one numbered event every month, that can easily bump your ESPN Plus subscription cost to over $90 a month.

The good news is that PPV events aren’t the only way to watch UFC matchups on ESPN Plus. UFC Fight Nights are included in the basic subscription, so you can watch those live anytime. You’ll also find numbered events available for free a few weeks after they air, and there’s a lot of other on-demand mixed martial arts (MMA) coverage on the platform, including shows like “Dana White’s Contender Series” and “Ariel & The Bad Guy.” Martial arts and combat fans can also enjoy deep-dive documentaries like “Be Water” and “Chuck & Tito,”  which spotlight some of the biggest names in combat sports.

How to watch pay-per-view events with ESPN Plus

To watch UFC PPV events on ESPN Plus, you’ll need to purchase the event via your ESPN Plus account. Here’s how it works:

1. Log into your ESPN Plus account on a web browser or supported device.
2. When a UFC numbered event is coming soon, it will either show up as a featured event at the top of the page or in the “Upcoming Events” slider.
3. Select the event card and choose “Buy Now.”
4. Once the event goes live, you can click on the card again and start watching.

Note that all Early Prelim and Prelim events leading up to the main PPV fight are available for all ESPN Plus subscribers, so you won’t need to purchase those to watch before the big fight.

What devices can I watch UFC PPV events on?

You can watch ESPN Plus UFC events on any supported device. See below for a full list of options:

• Apple TV, iPhones and iPads
• Android TV devices, phones and tablets
• Amazon Fire tablet and TV
• Apple TV
• Roku
• Chromecast
• PlayStation
• Xbox
• Samsung Tizen smart TVs
• Xfinity Flex and X1 TV Box
• Cox Contour TV and Contour Stream Player
• Google Chrome 75+, Microsoft Edge, Firefox 68+, Internet Explorer 11 and Safari 11+ web browsers

Is ESPN Plus worth it for UFC fans?

To watch UFC’s ESPN PPV events, you’ll need to pay $11.99 a month for ESPN Plus and an additional $79.99 per event. It may be expensive, but ESPN Plus is probably worth it for the most die-hard UFC fans. This is the only way to catch these fights live, so it’s really your only option. However, if you can enjoy the many other live fights on ESPN Plus and don’t mind catching the numbered fights after they air, you’ll enjoy plenty of MMA content at a reasonable cost.

FAQ

Can you watch UFC PPV events on Hulu?

To watch ESPN Plus UFC PPV events on Hulu, you’ll need a subscription to both Hulu and ESPN Plus. You’ll also have to purchase the event through your ESPN Plus subscription before you can access it in the Hulu app.

Where do I find the UFC Schedule?

The full UFC schedule is available on the ESPN website. You can also browse upcoming events in the ESPN Plus app.

Can I watch PPV events on any device?

You can watch ESPN’s PPV events on any supported device for ESPN Plus. See the full list of supported devices above.