The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has been captivating fans with its thrilling mixed martial arts matchups for over two decades. Starting as a series of numbered pay-per-view events, UFC has expanded to include the popular UFC Fight Night series, showcasing emerging talents from around the globe. If you're eager to know when and where to catch all the action in 2025, look no further. We provide a comprehensive guide to the 2025 UFC schedule, details on UFC Fight Nights, and information on where to watch every live UFC event this year.
Upcoming UFC Schedule for 2025
------------------------------The 2025 UFC schedule is out, featuring an array of exciting fights from UFC Fight Nights to major pay-per-view (PPV) events. Preliminary fights are broadcast across various ESPN networks, while main events are typically shown on ESPN and/or ESPN+, with the latter being the exclusive platform for numbered UFC PPV events. Here's the full lineup of confirmed UFC events for 2025:
- 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, 2025 at 7 PM PT
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What is UFC Fight Night?
------------------------UFC Fight Night events are scheduled between the numbered pay-per-view (PPV) events and often feature lesser-known fighters eager to make their mark. Over time, these events have grown in popularity, now showcasing some of the most exciting bouts among up-and-coming fighters that are definitely worth watching.
Where Can You Watch New UFC Fights?
-----------------------------------Most UFC Fight Night events are broadcast live on various ESPN network channels, which are available with standard cable subscriptions. However, you can watch every live UFC fight, including both UFC Fight Nights and UFC PPV events, on ESPN+. ESPN+ offers a **standalone subscription for $10.99 per month** or an **annual plan for $109.99**, which saves you 15% off the monthly rate. You can also opt for the Disney Bundle, which includes ESPN+ (With Ads), Disney+ (With Ads), and Hulu (With Ads) for $14.99 per month.
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Not only can you watch every live UFC event on ESPN+, but you'll also have access to an extensive archive of past fights, including previous UFC PPV events added 16 days after airing, as well as exclusive originals like The Ultimate Fighter.