Unfortunately, you can’t stream Fight Network without cable. Anthem Sports & Entertainment– the company that owns the channel– has yet to sign a deal with a streaming service. Fans of combat sports aren’t completely out of luck, though. ESPN+, Hulu with Live TV, fuboTV, Sling TV, AT&T TV NOW and YouTube TV have plenty to offer fans of the genre. In this article, we’ll help you decide which streaming option is best for you. Let’s get started!
Before we start, we want to highlight a particularly relevant stream in these uncertain times. Sling TV is one of the best options for streaming in 2020 with a rich catalogue of 50+ live channels and 50k+ on-demand movies and episodes.
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Watch Combat Sports on ESPN+
Exclusive home of UFC PPV and UFC Fight Nights, ESPN+ is a must-have if you like combat sports.Â
ESPN+ Pricing and Packages
One of the best things about ESPN+ is that it’s cheap compared to full-featured streaming services. You’ll have to pay extra to watch PPV events, of course. Various deals let you take advantage of different kinds of discounts.Â
Learn more about ESPN+ subscriptions here.
| ESPN+ Monthly Plan $4.99/ month | NHL and MLB games Exclusive distributor of UFC PPV events. ESPN+ Originals 3 simultaneous streams | SIGN UP |
| ESPN+ Annual Plan - 2 Months Free! $49.99/ Year | NHL and MLB games Exclusive distributor of UFC PPV events. ESPN+ Originals 3 simultaneous streams | SIGN UP |
ESPN+ Supported Devices
There are no weaknesses here. No matter which streaming device you use, you’ll find an ESPN+ app for it. iOS and Android are both supported, too.
Learn more about ESPN+ supported devices here.
ESPN+ Simultaneous Streams
You get three simultaneous streams. That’s more than enough account sharing flexibility for a large family or a big group of friends.
Learn more about ESPN+ account sharing features here.
ESPN+ DVR
This might be ESPN+’s major weakness. There’s no way to record any content. If you miss a sports event, you’re out of luck if you don’t catch it live. Some events are available on-demand after the fact.
Learn more about ESPN+’s DVR here.
ESPN+ On-Demand Library
As mentioned above, many sports events are available on-demand. Other combat sport-related content is available as well, like Dana White’s Contender Series.
Learn more about the ESPN+ on-demand library here.
Watch Combat Sports on Hulu with Live TV
Hulu with Live TV combines the convenience of live TV with a massive on-demand library.
Hulu with Live TV Pricing and Packages
Even though there have been some notable price hikes, Hulu with Live TV is still a contender when it comes to pricing.
| Hulu + Live TV 7-Day Free Trial $54.99/ month | 67 Channels 2 simultaneous streams ESPN and Disney | SIGN UP |
For more information about Hulu with Live TV’s plans, click here.
Hulu with Live TV Channels
Hulu with Live TV supports all the most popular ESPN channels. Fox Sports, NBCSN and all kinds of other sports channels are available as well.
Click here to see the full list of Hulu with Live TV channels.
Hulu with Live TV Supported Devices
Hulu with Live TV is available on all the major TV device platforms.
- Living room devices: Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast and Roku.
- Smart TVs and Blu-ray players: Certain Samsung and LG televisions as well as some devices based on Amazon Fire TV or Roku.
- Mobile devices and tablets: Android and iOS.
- Game consoles: Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Xbox 360.
- Desktop browsers: Most browsers.
Click here to learn more about devices that work with Hulu with Live TV.
Hulu with Live TV Simultaneous Streams
No other streamer has an unlimited account sharing upgrade. You have to pay extra to unlock it, though– and if you don’t you only get two streams.
Click here to learn more about Hulu with Live TV’s simultaneous streams.
Hulu with Live TV DVR
The number of hours that you get with the free version of the DVR (50) makes Hulu with Live TV seem competitive here, but the fact that you can’t fast forward without the DVR upgrade is a major downside. You get 200 hours if you purchase it, though.
Click here to learn more about Hulu with Live TV’s DVR.
Hulu with Live TV On-Demand Library
Hulu with Live TV is at the top of the heap here. Few other live TV streamers offer a deluxe on-demand library to their customers. You get free access to the entire Hulu library when you subscribe.
Click here to learn more about Hulu with Live TV’s on-demand library.
Watch Combat Sports with fuboTV
ESPN channels just landed on fuboTV today. Now that the sports-oriented streamer has finally signed a deal with Disney, it’s even more competitive.
fuboTV Pricing and Packages
fuboTV’s pricing structure is somewhat unique compared to the competition because it’s built around features instead of channels. The most expensive plans come with fubo Extra, which expands the number of base channels.
| Standard 7-day free trial $54.99/ month | 92 channels 2 simultaneous streams 30 hours of DVR space SHOWTIME Sports Plus add-on | SIGN UP |
| Family 7-day free trial $59.99+/ month | 92 channels 3 simultaneous streams 500 hours of DVR space SHOWTIME Sports Plus add-on | SIGN UP |
| Entertainment 7-day free trial $69.99/ month | 92 channels 2 simultaneous streams 500 hours of DVR space SHOWTIME Sports Plus add-on | SIGN UP |
| Ultra 7-day free trial $84.99/ month | 113 channels 3 simultaneous streams 500 hours of DVR space SHOWTIME included Sports Plus add-on | SIGN UP |
Learn more about fuboTV’s subscription plans here.
fuboTV Channels
Now that fuboTV has all the ESPN channels, it’s a lot more attractive to fans of combat sports. All kinds of other niche sports channels come with the base plan, too.
You can see a full channel list here.
fuboTV Supported Devices
There aren’t any noticeable gaps in the device lineup. fuboTV has all its bases covered, from Roku to Amazon Fire and more.
You can learn more about fuboTV’s supported devices here.
fuboTV Simultaneous Streams
fuboTV is one of the only streamers that still has a “two streams and upgrade to get a third” account sharing model. Most other streamers give you three streams to start out with now.
You can learn more about fuboTV simultaneous streams here.
fuboTV DVR
You begin with 30 hours but you can progress to 500 if you purchase the DVR upgrade.
You can learn more about the fuboTV DVRÂ here.
fuboTV On-Demand Library
The library looks somewhat meager compared to Netflix, HBO Max and Hulu but some movie titles are available. Most of the content consists of recently aired TV shows.
You can learn more about the fuboTV’s on-demand library here.
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Watch Combat Sports on Sling TV
Sling TV is significantly cheaper than other streamers. Since it’s the least expensive way to get ESPN without cable, it offers some competitive deals.
Sling TV Pricing and Packages
All you need is Sling Orange if you’re only interested in ESPN. Plans from other streaming services offer double the channels, but they’re also twice as expensive.
| Sling Orange Limited time offer $30.00/ month | 30+ channels ESPN $20 for your first month 1 simultaneous stream. | SIGN UP |
| Sling Blue Limited time offer$30.00/ month | 45+ channels ESPN $20 for your first month 3 simultaneous streams | SIGN UP |
| Sling Orange + Blue Limited time offer $45.00/ month | 50+ channels ESPN $35 for your first month 4* simultaneous streams | SIGN UP |
To learn more about Sling TV pricing, check here.
Sling TV Channels
As is the case with all the streamers, Fight Network is not an option. You can catch combat sports action via ESPN, though.Â
To learn more about Sling TV channels, check here.
Sling TV Supported Devices
There are no notable holes in Sling TV’s list of supported devices:
- TV streaming media players:Â Apple TV (4th gen and up), Amazon Fire TV (all versions), Chromecast, Roku (LT and up), AirTV.
- Smart TVs: LG TV (Web OS 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0, as well as select 2016-2018 models), Samsung TV (2016 through 2018 models), Android TV (4.4 and up), Roku TV, Mi TV.
- Mobile devices and tablets: Android (4.4 and up), Â iOS (11 and up), Amazon Fire (tablets).
- Game consoles: Xbox One.
- Desktop browsers: Chrome on Mac and Windows recommended.
Check here for more info on Sling TV’s supported devices.
Sling TV Simultaneous Streams
The mixed up account sharing policy is hard to understand at first. None of the Sling Orange can be streamed to more than one device concurrently. All the Sling Blue channels can be streamed to three devices at once, though.
To learn more about Sling TV’s simultaneous streams, click here.
Sling TV DVR
Sling TV’s DVR is still below average, even with some recent upgrades. You get only ten hours when you join and a paid upgrade increases that number to 50.
To learn more about Sling TV’s DVR, check here.
Sling TV On-Demand Library
The on-demand library is typical for a live TV-oriented streaming service. Most of the titles are TV shows that recently aired. Some movies are available, as well.
You can learn more about Sling TV’s on-demand library here.
Watch Combat Sports on AT&T TV NOW
AT&T TV NOW has been stepping its game up over the past several months. Initially it didn’t offer any kind of DVR, but now all subscribers get 500 hours. The new on-demand streaming service HBO Max comes bundled with one of its plans. ESPN is available with every plan, so it has a lot to offer MMA fans.
AT&T TV NOW Pricing and Packages
AT&T TV NOW’s Plus plan is decently priced, but it lacks HBO Max. Despite that, it’s still not a bad deal relative to basic plans from other services. ESPN 2 and ESPN are both a part of its lineup. Many other niche sports plans are available through the more expensive plans.
For more information about AT&T TV NOW plans, click here.
AT&T TV NOW Channels
The sports channel lineup is quite robust. You have to pay quite a bit of money to gain access to some sports channels, though. As mentioned above, ESPN comes with the cheapest plan.
Click here to see the full list of AT&T TV NOW channels.
AT&T TV NOW Supported Devices
AT&T TV NOW has apps for most devices:
- Living room devices:Â Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast and Roku.
- Smart TVs and Blu-ray players:Â None.
- Mobile devices and tablets:Â Android and iOS.
- Game consoles:Â None.
- Desktop browsers:Â Chrome and Safari.
Click here to learn more about devices that work with AT&T TV NOW.
AT&T TV NOW Simultaneous Streams
The three-stream account sharing feature puts AT&T TV NOW in the same league as most other streamers in the account sharing department.
To learn more about AT&T TV NOW’s simultaneous streams, click here.
AT&T TV NOW DVR
The 500-hour DVR offers more recording time than you get with most other streamers.
Click here to learn more about how AT&T TV NOW’s DVR works.
AT&T TV NOW On-Demand Library
If you get the Max plan or the HBO Max add-on, you’ll have no complaints here. Subscribers can watch every HBO movie or show ever produced.
Click here to learn more about AT&T TV NOW’s on-demand library.
Watch Combat Sports on YouTube TV
No-limits DVR recording is one of YouTubeTV‘s primary market advantages. A recent price hike makes this streamer slightly less attractive. ESPN is on the menu though, and that makes it a solid option for fans of combat sports.
YouTube TV Pricing and Packages
The previously mentioned price increase that just landed on the service makes this streamer slightly less attractive to budget-minded cord cutters. But even at its current price point, YouTube TV can still hold its own because of its strong channel lineup and above-average features.
To learn more about YouTube TV’s pricing options, click here.
YouTube TV Channels
Fight Network is not supported but you can watch combat sports via ESPN channels instead.
To learn more about YouTube TV’s channel list, click here.
YouTube TV Supported Devices
YouTube TV’s device lineup is strong:
- TV streaming media players:Â Apple TV (4th gen and up), Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast and Roku (most models).
- Smart TVs: Android TV (select models), Samsung TV (2016+ models only), LG TV (2016+ models only), Vizio (select SmartCast models), Hisense (select models), Sharp (select models).
- Mobile devices and tablets: Android (5.0 and up), Â iOS (9.1 and up).
- Game consoles: Xbox One (all versions).
- Desktop browsers: Most Mac and PC browsers.
Click here to learn more about YouTube TV supported devices.
YouTube TV Simultaneous Streams
All subscribers get three streams, which is par for the course for account sharing features.
To learn more about YouTube TV’s simultaneous streams, click here.
YouTube TV DVR
The unlimited DVR is one of YouTube TV’s best features.
Click here to learn more about YouTube TV’s DVR options.
YouTube TV On-Demand Library
Nothing all that exciting here. Most of the library consists of recently aired live content.
Click here to learn more about YouTube TV’s on-demand library.
How to Watch Sports on Amazon Fire TV
You can watch all kinds of great sports channels on Amazon Fire TV with one of these streaming services: ESPN+, Hulu with Live TV, fuboTV, Sling TV, AT&T TV NOW and YouTube TV. Simply go to the Amazon Fire TV app store and click whatever live TV service appeals to you the most– or try them all.
How to Watch Sports on Roku
You can watch many different sports channels on Roku with one of these streaming services: ESPN+, Hulu with Live TV, fuboTV, Sling TV, AT&T TV NOW and YouTube TV. The process of installing a Roku app is the same as installing a smartphone app. Just look up the app you want to try and complete the sign-up process to get going.
How to Watch Sports on Apple TV
You can watch sports channels on Apple TV with one of these streaming services: ESPN+, Hulu with Live TV, fuboTV, Sling TV, AT&T TV NOW and YouTube TV. Apple’s app store has them all, so try them out for yourself and compare.
