For over two decades, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has thrilled fans with its exhilarating mixed martial arts (MMA) matchups. Initially a series of pay-per-view events, the UFC has expanded significantly, incorporating the frequent UFC Fight Night series, showcasing rising stars from around the globe. Planning your 2025 UFC viewing? We've compiled a comprehensive guide to the schedule, including UFC Fight Nights and details on where to catch every confirmed live event.
Upcoming UFC Schedule for 2025
The 2025 UFC schedule is packed with exciting fights, from UFC Fight Nights to major pay-per-view (PPV) events. Preliminary fights are typically broadcast across various ESPN networks, while main events usually air on ESPN and/or ESPN+, with ESPN+ exclusively hosting numbered UFC PPV events. Below is the confirmed schedule detailing when and where to watch all the upcoming action:
- UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev - March 8, 2025 at 7 PM PT
- UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2 - March 15 at 4 PM PT
- UFC Fight Night: Edwardz vs. Brady - March 23 at 1 PM PT
- UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg - March 29 at 4 PM PT
- UFC Fight Night: Emmet vs. Murphy - April 5 at 6 PM PT
- UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes - April 12, 2025 at 7 PM PT
- UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr. - April 26 at 6 PM PT
- UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena - May 10, 2024 at 7 PM PT
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What is UFC Fight Night?
UFC Fight Night events fill the gaps between numbered PPV events, often featuring fighters aiming to break into the spotlight. However, these events have gained immense popularity, now showcasing thrilling matchups between some of the most promising up-and-coming MMA stars.
Where Can You Watch New UFC Fights?
While many UFC Fight Night events air live on various ESPN channels included in standard cable packages, you can stream every live UFC event—Fight Nights and PPVs—on ESPN+.
ESPN+ offers a standalone subscription for $10.99 per month or an annual plan at $109.99 (saving 15%). Alternatively, bundle ESPN+ (with ads) with Disney+ (with ads) and Hulu (with ads) for $14.99 per month.
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Beyond live events, ESPN+ provides access to a vast archive of past fights, including UFC PPVs added 16 days post-airing, plus exclusive originals like *The Ultimate Fighter*.
