The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has been a thrilling spectacle for mixed martial arts enthusiasts for over two decades. Starting as a series of numbered pay-per-view (PPV) events, UFC has expanded its offerings with the UFC Fight Night series, showcasing emerging talent from around the globe. If you're eager to know the schedule and viewing options for UFC events in 2025, you're in the right place. Below, we provide a comprehensive guide to the 2025 UFC schedule, details on UFC Fight Nights, and information on where you can catch every confirmed live UFC event this year.
Upcoming UFC Schedule for 2025
The 2025 UFC schedule is out, and it promises an array of exciting fights, from UFC Fight Nights to major PPV events. Preliminary bouts are typically broadcast across various ESPN networks, while the main events are primarily aired on ESPN and ESPN+. The latter is the exclusive platform for the numbered UFC PPV events. Here's the full lineup of confirmed UFC events for 2025, so you can plan your viewing:
- 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
- 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, 2025 at 7 PM PT
ESPN+
To watch UFC events, you can subscribe to ESPN+ as a standalone service or as part of the Disney Bundle, which includes Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. See it at ESPN+
What is UFC Fight Night?
UFC Fight Night events are held between the numbered PPV events and feature up-and-coming fighters eager to prove themselves. Over time, these events have gained significant popularity, now showcasing intense matchups and rising stars you won't want to miss.
Where Can You Watch New UFC Fights?
While most UFC Fight Nights are broadcast live on ESPN network channels available with standard cable subscriptions, ESPN+ offers access to every live UFC fight, including both UFC Fight Nights and PPV events.
You can subscribe to ESPN+ for $10.99 per month or opt for the annual plan at $109.99, which saves you 15% compared to the monthly rate. Alternatively, you can bundle ESPN+ (With Ads) with Disney+ (With Ads) and Hulu (With Ads) for $14.99 per month.
Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ Bundle
The Disney Bundle includes all three services. See it at Disney+
With an ESPN+ subscription, you not only get to watch live UFC events but also have access to an extensive library of past fights, including PPV events added 16 days post-airing, and exclusive originals like "The Ultimate Fighter."
