Top UFC Fights to Watch in 2025

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has been a thrilling spectacle for over two decades, showcasing the prowess of mixed martial arts fighters in an electrifying arena. From its inception as a series of numbered pay-per-view events, UFC has expanded to include the more frequent UFC Fight Night series, spotlighting emerging talent from around the globe. If you're eager to know when and where to catch every UFC fight in 2025, we've compiled a comprehensive guide that includes the 2025 UFC schedule, details on UFC Fight Nights, and where to watch every confirmed live UFC event this year.

Upcoming UFC Schedule for 2025

The 2025 UFC schedule is now out, offering an array of exciting fights, from UFC Fight Nights to high-profile pay-per-view (PPV) events. Preliminary fights are broadcast across various ESPN networks, while main events are aired on ESPN and/or ESPN+, with the latter being the exclusive platform for the numbered UFC PPV events. Here's the full lineup of confirmed UFC events for the year:

• 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 are typically scheduled between the numbered PPV events and are a platform for lesser-known fighters to gain recognition. Over time, these events have gained significant popularity, now showcasing thrilling bouts featuring some of the most promising up-and-coming fighters in the sport.

Where Can You Watch New UFC Fights?

Most UFC Fight Night events are available live on various ESPN network channels included with standard cable subscriptions. However, for the ultimate UFC viewing experience, ESPN+ is your go-to service. It streams every live UFC fight, including both UFC Fight Nights and UFC PPV events.

ESPN+ offers a standalone subscription for $10.99 per month, or an annual plan for $109.99 per year, which saves you 15% off the monthly price. Alternatively, you can opt for the Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ Bundle for $14.99 per month, which includes all three services with ads.

Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ Bundle

Includes all 3 services

With an ESPN+ subscription, you not only gain access to every live UFC event but also a vast archive of past fights, including UFC PPV events added 16 days after their live airing, and exclusive originals like The Ultimate Fighter.