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How To Watch UFC Live Without Cable 2023 - Top 8 Options

Cord-cutters can watch UFC live without cable using one of the following 8 options: Sling TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, ESPN+, DirecTV Stream, Vidgo, YouTube TV, and UFC Fight Pass. For fans outside of the US in a few countries, DAZN will be your best option. In this article, we'll help you decide which streaming option is best for UFC. Let's get started.

Watch UFC on Sling TV

Source: Sling TV

Those looking to get the most UFC matches possible for a low cost should consider making Sling TV an option to explore.

Sling TV pricing and packages

Sling TV has three basic channel packages to offer potential subscribers. It mixes and matches channels in its two Sling Blue and Sling Orange packages, and offers all of its channels via Sling Orange+ Blue package.

30+ Channels
ESPN
1 simultaneous stream
45+ Channels
Fox, NBC, CNN, MSNBC
3 simultaneous stream
50+ Channels
ESPN
4* simultaneous stream

If you just want to ensure you have ESPN to watch UFC without cable, you’ll need to opt for the Sling Orange package. Sling Orange comes with 30+ channels and includes ESPN and other Disney-owned networks. To learn more about Sling TV pricing, check here.

To see more information about Sling, check out our Sling review.

Watch UFC on Fubo

Source: Fubo

Fubo is a sports hub, but for most of its 5-year history, it's lacked ESPN. As of August 2020, ESPN is now part of its line-up, which means UFC content is now on the table for Fubo subscribers.

Live sports & TV
100+ Channels
Cloud DVR
Start your trial. Cancel anytime.
Try Free →
Try Free →
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Fubo pricing and packages

This service offers a wide selection of package options for subscribers. You can sign up for the base Fubo Pro package to get access to ESPN and 160+ other sports and entertainment channels. Other premium packages offer more channels and boost your features.

100+ Channels
Wide sports coverage
1,000 hours of cloud DVR
3 simultaneous stream
150+ channels
Multiple streams
No hidden fees
All the best sports
230+ channels
Multiple streams
No hidden fees
All the best sports

You can learn more about Fubo’s plans and pricing here, and you can check out our Fubo review to see if this service is right for you.

Watch UFC on Hulu + Live TV

Source: Hulu

For those who want one of the best user experiences on the market, Hulu with Live TV offers an industry-leading experience.

Live sports & TV
100+ Channels
Cloud DVR
More than just Live TV
Watch Free →
Watch Free →
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Hulu with Live TV pricing and packages

Hulu reduces the complexity of internet TV and offers just one main streaming channel package with two options: ad-supported or ad-free. You can get Hulu with Live TV receive up to 90+ channels in most locations. To learn more about Hulu with Live TV's pricing, click here.

Award winning Hulu originals
Thousands of shows and movies
Award winning Hulu originals
Thousands of shows and movies
67 Channels
2 simultaneous streams
ESPN and Disney
67 Channels
2 simultaneous streams
ESPN and Disney

Check out our Hulu review for more information on this streamer.

Watch UFC on DirecTV Stream

Source: DirecTV Stream

DirecTV Stream offers a lot of channels, but is a bit more expensive than the other picks on our list. Still, it's a reasonably good option if you want to watch UFC without cable.

Live & On-demand.
No contract.
Starting at $69.99/mo
Watch Now →
Watch Now →
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DirecTV Stream pricing and packages

DirecTV Stream provides multiple channel packages, all of which include ESPN. The Entertainment is the cheapest, but you can pick whichever has the price, channels, and features you like better, depending on your needs. To learn more about DirecTV Stream's pricing and packages, click here.

75+ channels
Stream on unlimited devices at home
Unlimited cloud DVR
Regional sports networks included
105+ Channels
Stream on unlimited devices at home
Unlimited cloud DVR
Regional sports networks included
140+ channels
Stream on unlimited devices at home
Unlimited cloud DVR
Regional sports networks included
150+ channels
Stream on unlimited devices at home
Unlimited cloud DVR

Read our DirecTV Stream review here.

Watch UFC on ESPN+

Source: ESPN

ESPN+ is the new home of the UFC. It's the exclusive home of PPV matchups for UFC, and also hosts lots of other non-PPV matches for this fight competition. Learn more below, and see if it's right for you.

ESPN+ pricing and packages

With ESPN+’s single package, you'll be able to watch hours of live and on-demand content from ESPN+. That includes a ton of UFC matches, undercards and pay-per-view matches, as well as UFC documentaries and other fight sports content. To learn more about ESPN+  pricing, click here.

Live sports and ESPN+ originals
Thousands of live events

To learn more about ESPN+ as a platform, click here.

Watch UFC on Vidgo

Source: Vidgo

UFC fans can take advantage of Vidgo's low price and easy access to any UFC event broadcast through ESPN.

Vidgo pricing and packages

You'll find three channel packages available through Vidgo. To get ESPN, you can choose either the English Plus or English Premium package. Learn more here.

Great for Live Sports and News
Great for Spanish Programming
Great for More Sports, News, and Shows
English and Spanish
All your live TV programs

Not sure about Vidgo? Take a look at our review.

Watch UFC on YouTube TV

Source: YouTube TV

YouTube TV is obviously competing with all of the other services here, but in form and function, it's most similar to Hulu with Live TV. For users, that’s a good thing.

Unlimited DVR space
6 accounts for 1 price
$8 off your first 3 months
Watch Now
Watch Now
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YouTube TV pricing and packages

YouTube TV is another platform that only offers one subscription tier, but it has everything you’ll need. You’ll get 100+ channels with your subscription, including ESPN and many other popular sports, entertainment and news networks To learn more about YouTube TV's pricing options, click here.

Unlimited DVR space.
6 accounts for 1 price
85+ broadcast, cable, and regional sports networks

Check out our YouTube TV review here.

Watch UFC on DAZN (outside US)

Source: DAZN

If you're outside of the US in a country where DAZN is available, there's good news for you. DAZN is the primary carrier for UFC matches including Germany, Italy, and Spain. It may also be possible to connect to DAZN from the US with a VPN like ExpressVPN.

DAZN Pricing and Packages

In the US, DAZN only has one available package:

Stream the biggest events in boxing and more

Check out our review to see if DAZN is right for you.

Watch UFC on UFC Fight Pass

Source: UFC

UFC Fight Pass will carry every major UFC event, but in the US, it won’t carry the main event for many of them, which is unfortunate for cord-cutting UFC fans. In some other countries, like Germany, Fight Pass actually carries entire fight cards. However, you can use Fight Pass to watch the entirety of past UFC events, so it’s a good option if you’re unable to watch events live. The service is $9.99 per month or $95.99 per year, and it offers a 7-day free trial.

How to watch UFC on Amazon Fire TV

You can watch UFC on Amazon Fire TV with one of these streaming services: Sling TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, ESPN+, DirecTV Stream, Vidgo, YouTube TV, UFC Fight Pass, and DAZN. Each of these apps is available on Amazon Fire TV through the Fire TV app store, including the standalone services from ESPN and UFC.

How to watch UFC on Roku

You can watch UFC on Roku with one of these streaming services: Sling TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, ESPN+, DirecTV Stream, Vidgo, YouTube TV, UFC Fight Pass, and DAZN. All of the listed apps are available through the Roku Channels store.

How to watch UFC on Apple TV

You can watch UFC on Apple TV with one of these streaming services: Sling TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, ESPN+, DirecTV Stream, Vidgo, YouTube TV, UFC Fight Pass, and DAZN. Each app can be downloaded for free through the Apple TV App Store.

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