Cord-cutters can watch UFC Fight Night live without cable using ESPN+. This UFC event is now exclusive to ESPN+, making it your only option, at least until contract agreements change. In this article, we’ll help break down everything you need to know about ESPN+ for UFC Fight Night events.
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Watch UFC Fight Night on ESPN+
ESPN and the UFC inked a deal in 2018 to offer all UFC events on ESPN for the next 5 years. Part of that deal delivers all UFC Fight Night events to ESPN+ as an ESPN+ exclusive.
ESPN+ Pricing and Packages
You can get ESPN+ for just $5.99 per month. There are no other package options with this service, but the price is low.
| ESPN+ Monthly Plan $5.99/ 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 |
To learn more about Hulu with Live TV’s pricing, click here.
ESPN+ Channels
There are no channels through ESPN+, specifically. Instead, you’ll see a list of live games available, when they become available.
ESPN+ Supported Devices
You can stream through ESPN+ on a large number of devices. Android and iOS devices are supported, as are TV-connected streaming media players like the Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Chromecast.
The full list of devices includes:
- TV streaming media players: Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast and Roku (most models)
- Smart TVs: Samsung TV (select models), Android TV and Roku TV
- Mobile devices and tablets: Android, iOS, Amazon Fire (tablets)
- Game consoles: Xbox One, PlayStation 4
- Desktop browsers: Most Mac and PC browsers
- Wearable devices: Oculus Go
To learn more about ESPN+’s supported devices, click here.
ESPN+ Simultaneous Streams
This service offers up to 3 device streams per account.
To learn more about ESPN+’s simultaneous streaming policy, click here.
ESPN+ DVR
There is no DVR available through this service.
ESPN Plus On-Demand Library
ESPN+ offers an on-demand library, but it’s not extensive. You’ll be able to stream some past content through here, as well as some original programming.
You can learn more about ESPN+’s on-demand library by checking here.
| ESPN+ Monthly Plan $5.99/ 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 |
How UFC Fight Night Broadcasting Works
Both preliminary and title fights are broadcast through ESPN+. That means for UFC Fight Night events, at least, you won’t have to change between different networks (which used to be the case prior to 2019). ESPN holds the contract for UFC fights through 2024.
For other UFC events, including the numbered events, you may need a mixture of services, including regular ESPN from a service like Hulu With Live TV, and UFC Fight Pass.
Sam Cook is a full-time content strategist by day, a part-time freelance content writer since 2015. In another life, he was a high school English teacher for nearly a decade. Based in sunny New Orleans, he writes long-form educational content on technology, including Insurtech, Fintech, HRtech, and content streaming. He loves whittling down complex ideas within these areas that make decisions easier for buyers. When he’s not reading books with his son Miles and playing video games with the family, you can find him immersed in his growing collection of Euro-style board games.
