The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has been captivating fans for over two decades with its thrilling mix of martial arts combat. Starting as a series of pay-per-view events, UFC has evolved to include the popular UFC Fight Night series, showcasing emerging talents from around the globe. If you're eager to know the whens and wheres of UFC action in 2025, look no further. Below, we provide a comprehensive guide to the 2025 UFC schedule, details on UFC Fight Nights, and information on how to watch every confirmed live UFC event this year.
Upcoming UFC Schedule for 2025
The 2025 UFC schedule is out, and it's packed with exciting matchups from UFC Fight Nights to high-stakes pay-per-view (PPV) events. Preliminary fights are available on various ESPN networks, with main events typically broadcast on ESPN and/or ESPN+. ESPN+ remains the exclusive platform for numbered UFC PPV events. Here's a detailed list of all the 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 occur between the numbered PPV events and often spotlight lesser-known fighters aiming to make their mark. Over time, these events have gained immense popularity, now featuring some of the most exciting matchups among emerging talents that fans should definitely keep an eye on.
Where Can You Watch New UFC Fights?
Most UFC Fight Night events are broadcast live on various ESPN network channels available with standard cable subscriptions. However, to catch every live UFC fight, including UFC Fight Nights and UFC PPV events, you'll need an ESPN+ subscription. 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 choose the Disney Bundle, which includes ESPN+ (With Ads), Disney+ (With Ads), and Hulu (With Ads) for $14.99 per month.
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With an ESPN+ subscription, you not only get access to live UFC events but also a vast library of past fights, including PPV events added 16 days post-broadcast, and exclusive originals like The Ultimate Fighter.
