The Ultimate Fighting Championship, better known as UFC, has been thrilling fans for over two decades with its electrifying mix of martial arts combat. What began as a series of numbered pay-per-view events has evolved into a more extensive lineup, including the popular UFC Fight Night series that showcases emerging talent from around the globe. If you're eager to know the whens and wheres of UFC events in 2025, you're in the right place. Below, you'll find a comprehensive guide to the 2025 UFC schedule, details on UFC Fight Nights, and information on how to catch every live UFC event this year.
Upcoming UFC Schedule for 2025
The 2025 UFC schedule is out, and it's packed with exciting fights, from UFC Fight Nights to high-profile pay-per-view (PPV) events. Preliminary bouts are available on various ESPN networks, while main events are broadcast on ESPN and/or ESPN+. Notably, ESPN+ is the exclusive platform for numbered UFC PPV events. Here's the full list 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 serve as thrilling intermissions between the major numbered pay-per-view (PPV) events. These nights are a platform for lesser-known fighters to showcase their skills and climb the ranks. Over time, UFC Fight Nights have gained immense popularity, featuring standout matches that put up-and-coming fighters on the map.
Where Can You Watch New UFC Fights?
Most UFC Fight Night events are broadcast live on various ESPN network channels, accessible with a standard cable subscription. However, to catch every live UFC fight, including both UFC Fight Nights and UFC pay-per-view (PPV) events, you'll need ESPN+. You can subscribe to ESPN+ for $10.99 per month or choose the annual plan for $109.99 per year, which saves you 15% off the monthly rate. Alternatively, you can get the Disney Bundle, which includes ESPN+ (With Ads), Disney+ (With Ads), and Hulu (With Ads) for just $14.99 per month.
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Subscribing to ESPN+ not only grants you access to live UFC events but also opens up a vast library of past fights, including UFC PPV events added 16 days post-airing, and exclusive originals like The Ultimate Fighter.
