Most UFC streaming sites feature marquee pay-per-view events. These are mostly available on paid platforms. However, there are also legal, free-to-access options for highlights and preliminary content.
Below is a list of the top 10 places you can what live fights. Our list starts with the completely free legal streaming sources and then goes on to paid services, ordered by price.
1. Plex
- Starting Price: Free with ads
- Availability: Worldwide
- Channels: 600+ free channels
- Device Support: All web browsers, iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and most Smart TV Operating Systems.
- Simultaneous Streams: Unlimited
Plex is an ad-supported streaming hub that, among 600+ free channels, offers a dedicated “UFC” channel. This channel features past fights, fighter profiles, and fight night replays.
However, because it’s free, you will see ads, and you won’t find live PPV cards or current Fight Night streams.
Pros:
- 100% free and legal
- Good quality archived UFC fights and a fight library.
- Wide device support
- No sign-up needed
- Unlimited simultaneous access on multiple devices.
Cons:
- The content library is limited
- Ads play during streams
2. UFC Official YouTube Channel
- Starting Price: $0
- Availability: Worldwide
- Channels: N/A
- Device Support: All devices with YouTube
- Simultaneous Streams: Unlimited
The official UFC YouTube channel is a free source for fight highlights. It also has fighter interviews and original mini-series like “Dana White’s Contender Series”.
Note that this channel doesn’t stream live UFC fight cards. It just regularly posts highlights from recent live events, full-length famous fights, weigh-in videos, and promotional shows.
Pros:
- Completely free and official.
- Huge library of highlights, interviews, and original UFC shows.
- Accessible on any YouTube-compatible device.
- No limit on how many can watch simultaneously.
Cons:
- Mainly recap clips and older fights, not current live cards.
- Ads may appear between videos.
3. UFC Fight Pass
- Starting Price: $9.99/month and $95.99/year
- Availability: Not available in Brazil, but available worldwide.
- Channels: N/A
- Device Support: Any current web browser, iPhone, Android, Roku gadgets, Amazon sticks, Xbox One, PlayStation, Chromecast, Samsung, and LG smart TVs.
- Simultaneous Streams: One
UFC Fight Pass is the official 24/7 streaming service for UFC and other MMA promotions. For your monthly fee, Fight Pass gives you access to all early prelim fights live.
You also get an extensive archive of past UFC events of over 2000 fight hours, along with other promotions’ events like GLORY Kickboxing, Invicta FC, etc..
However, in the U.S., main card live PPV events are not available on Fight Pass. After a main event airs, its fights are typically added to Fight Pass around a month later.
Pros:
- Huge on-demand library of past UFC fights.
- Live streaming of all UFC early prelims and fight nights.
- Includes many international MMA events, not just UFC.
- Available on almost any streaming device.
Cons:
- No live UFC PPV main cards.
- Limited to only one stream at a time.
4. ESPN+
- Starting Price: $11.99 every month or $119.99 annually.
- Availability: Only the US.
- Channels: N/A
- Device Support: iPhones, Androids, Roku boxes and sticks, Apple TV, Amazon sticks, Chromecast, game consoles, and most Smart TVs.
- Simultaneous Streams: Up to 5 devices
With an ESPN+ subscription, you can watch the early prelims and main card of Fight Nights live. For UFC PPVs like UFC 318, you need to pay an extra $79.99 per event on top of your ESPN+ to stream it.
You can stream ESPN+ content on up to 5 devices at once, but PPV events are restricted to 2 devices. The service also includes bonus UFC content like documentaries, reality shows, old classic fights, and original studio shows.
Pros:
- High-quality streams and a reliable platform.
- 5-device support for normal streaming.
- Includes ESPN+ original MMA shows and fight replays.
Cons:
- Only available in the U.S.
- Must pay extra PPV fee for main event cards.
- Does not include live ESPN cable channels.
5. Kayo Sports
- Starting Price: AUD 24.99 per month
- Availability: Australia
- Channels: 2
- Device Support: iOS, Android, web browsers, Apple TV, Android TV, Chromecast, PlayStation, Xbox, Foxtel box, etc.
- Simultaneous Streams: 4 streams
In Australia, Kayo Sports is the go-to streaming service for UFC and other sports. It carries all UFC events live, both Fight Nights and PPVs.. A regular Kayo subscription gives you access to UFC Fight Nights on the main Kayo channels.
For PPV fights, you’ll usually pay a one-off on Foxtel’s Main Event rather than adding to your subscription. Kayo’s interface lets you watch in HD on up to 4 simultaneous splitscreens, which is great for families or multi-game viewing.
Pros:
- Carries all UFC events live in Australia.
- High-quality streaming and simple app interface.
- Allows up to four simultaneous streams.
- Also streams dozens of other sports.
Cons:
- Only available in Australia.
- Main Event PPVs cost extra.
6. Discovery+ with TNT Sports
- Starting Price: $35.75 or £30.99 each month
- Availability: United Kingdom plus Ireland
- Channels: 5, that is, TNT Sports 1 to 5
- Device Support: iPhones, Androids, any web browsers, PlayStation, Xbox, Roku platform, Chromecast, Amazon sticks, and most Smart TVs.
- Simultaneous Streams: 2
Since 2023, TNT Sports has been delivered via a Discovery+ subscription. For £30.99 a month, you get both Discovery+ and the TNT Sports channels, which broadcast all live UFC Fight Nights and PPV cards. This package also includes many other sports like football, rugby, motogp, F1, etc..
Pros:
- High-definition streams and a solid app.
- Includes tons of other sports beyond MMA.
- Available on many devices.
- 2 concurrent streams.
Cons:
- Available only in the UK/Ireland.
7. Sling TV
- Starting Price: $40 a month and $54 with Sports Extra
- Availability: Only in the United States
- Channels: 60+
- Device Support: Androids, iPhones, Roku boxes/TVs, Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, all the latest web browsers, Xbox, and more.
- Simultaneous Streams: You can have up to 3 devices, depending on your subscription.
For UFC on this service, you’ll need Sling’s Sports Extra add-on to get ESPN. This is because UFC events air on that brand’s TV stations only in the United States.
A common setup to access UFC is Sling Blue + Sports Extra, which gives you ESPN, ESPN2, Fox, NBCSN, and more selections. This plan allows 3 simultaneous streams, while if you subscribe to Sling Orange, you’ll only get 1.
Pros:
- Customizable plans to pay only for what you need.
- Includes ESPN via Sports Extra, so you can watch UFC Fight Nights live.
- Cheaper than cable.
Cons:
- You must subscribe to Sports Extra to get ESPN. This adds about $14 on top of the base price.
- Stream quality is 720p only.
8. YouTube TV
- Starting Price: $49.99 for your first 3 months, then $82.99
- Availability: US only
- Channels: 85+
- Device Support: All devices
- Simultaneous Streams: 3 devices, unlimited at home with the YouTube TV Premier add-on
YouTube TV has a bundle of 85+ channels, importantly ESPN/ESPN2 and major networks. That means every Fight Night that airs on ESPN or ABC is in your lineup. It also includes the USA, CBS Sports Network, and a cloud DVR with no storage limit.
Pros:
- Broad channel lineup.
- Unlimited DVR storage to record all fights and watch later.
- High-quality streams, reliable performance.
- Up to 3 streams at once, which covers most households.
Cons:
- Only 3 simultaneous streams by default, and no built-in family sharing beyond 6 household accounts.
9. fuboTV
- Starting Price: $74.99 per month
- Availability: UFC mainly on US fuboTV
- Channels: 100+
- Device Support: iPhones, Androids, Apple TV, Roku boxes or TVs. Fire TV, all web browsers, Chromecast, and gaming consoles.
- Simultaneous Streams: Up to 10 streams if devices are on your home router; 3 outside the home.
fuboTV’s Pro plan includes ESPN and many other channels that broadcast UFC Fight Nights. It boasts 100+ channels, plus 1000 hours of cloud DVR. Fubo’s streaming quality is excellent with 1080p and some 4K channels.
Apart from UFC, fuboTV has wide international sports coverage. It is the best great if you care about soccer, F1, MotoGP, racing, etc., too.
Pros:
- Very large channel selection, including all sports networks.
- High-quality HD streams; includes cloud DVR.
- Up to 10 simultaneous streams on the home network.
Cons:
- High monthly cost.
- Lacks certain niche channels like TNT Sports.
10. DAZN
- Starting Price: CA$24.99 per month in Canada, About €19.99 in Europe
- Availability: Spain, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Japan, and select countries (UFC not carried in the USA)
- Channels: N/A
- Device Support: iPhones, Androids, Roku boxes or TVs, Apple TV, Fire TV, Android TVs, Chromecast, all current web browsers, and game consoles.
- Simultaneous Streams: 2 devices at once
DAZN is a global sports streaming platform known for boxing and MMA. In regions like Canada, Germany, and parts of Europe, DAZN holds rights to UFC Fight Night events but usually not the big PPVs.
The service also carries Bellator, Pride, and other combat sports, plus soccer and other leagues, depending on the region. Streaming quality is good, and you can watch on up to 2 devices simultaneously.
If you live where DAZN carries UFC, it’s a cost-effective option. One flat fee for all Fight Nights with no extra PPV fees. Just remember that PPVs in these territories might still go through main cards or become available on DAZN after the fact.
Pros:
- Affordable subscription, with all UFC Fight Nights included once you have it.
- Also streams tons of other combat sports and events.
- 2 simultaneous streams, which is enough for most households.
Cons:
- Not available in the U.S.
- Major PPV cards are often not available live.
- The library of past events is smaller than Fight Pass or ESPN+.