Where to Watch UFC: US, UK & Ireland Streaming Guide
Few sports are as hard to pin down to a single channel as the UFC. Anyone who’s ever tried to find a live fight on a Friday night knows the frustration of landing on the wrong platform for their region. This guide maps the official broadcast and streaming rights across the US, UK, and Ireland, so you know exactly where to click — and what that will cost you.
UFC events broadcast annually: 43 live events in 2024 ·
Primary US broadcast partner: ESPN and ESPN+ pay-per-view ·
Primary UK broadcast partner: TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport) ·
Primary Ireland broadcast partner: TNT Sports via NOW or Sky ·
Streaming service with UFC library: UFC Fight Pass ·
Average PPV price (US): $79.99 per event
Quick snapshot
- UFC uses ESPN+ for US PPV (ESPN (official broadcaster))
- TNT Sports is the UK and Ireland broadcaster (TNT Sports (rights holder))
- UFC Fight Pass exists as a standalone subscription (UFC Fight Pass (official streaming))
- Paramount+ carries select UFC events in the US (Paramount+ (streaming platform))
- Whether Paramount+ will expand UFC rights to Ireland
- Future Amazon Prime UFC broadcast deal status
- Paramount Skydance announced exclusive UFC streaming for Latin America and Australia starting 2026 (Yahoo Sports (sports media outlet))
- US rights shifting to Paramount+ exclusively in 2025–2026 under seven-year deal
- Latin America and Australia join Paramount+ in 2026
Paramount+ is now a viewing option for UFC in the US, as listed on the official UFC watch page.
The table below reveals the fragmentation pattern: six broadcast rights facts that show the divide is deepening, not easing.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| US primary broadcaster | ESPN / ESPN+ |
| UK primary broadcaster | TNT Sports (since 2023) |
| Ireland primary broadcaster | TNT Sports via NOW TV |
| Global streaming archive | UFC Fight Pass |
| Paramount+ availability (US only) | Yes, select events |
| Amazon Prime Video UFC | No direct broadcast |
UFC fans in the US face a two-subscription reality: ESPN+ for most events plus a separate $79.99 per PPV — costs that can exceed $500 annually for a regular viewer. UK and Irish fans pay a single TNT Sports subscription with no per-event surcharge.
Where can I watch the UFC fight?
Official UFC streaming partners by country
- United States: ESPN+ subscription required ($10.99/month) plus PPV events at $79.99 each. Select main cards also air on ESPN cable (ESPN (official broadcaster)).
- United Kingdom: TNT Sports via Sky or NOW TV. NOW TV Sports Day Pass: £11.99. Sky TV monthly: £46 (including TNT). No additional PPV charges (TNT Sports (rights holder)).
- Ireland: TNT Sports via NOW TV (same as UK). NOW TV Sports Day Pass: €14.99. Pubs listed on Fanzo app (NOW TV (streaming platform)).
- Canada: UFC Fight Pass and Rogers Sportsnet (UFC (official website)).
UFC Fight Pass vs. cable broadcasters
- UFC Fight Pass ($9.99/month): live early prelims, full archive of past events, original programming. Does not include live main card or PPV events (UFC Fight Pass (official streaming)).
- ESPN+ ($10.99/month): includes Fight Night events, early prelims, and PPV purchase capability. Main card access requires ESPN cable subscription for select events (ESPN (official broadcaster)).
- TNT Sports (UK/Ireland): all UFC events included in subscription — no PPV surcharge. Available via Sky, Virgin Media, or NOW TV streaming (TNT Sports (rights holder)).
The implication: the cost gap between the US and UK/Ireland for a committed fan can exceed $500 per year.
Where can I watch UFC in the UK?
TNT Sports subscription options
- NOW TV Sports Day Pass (£11.99): watch one day of TNT Sports including any UFC event that day. No contract (NOW TV (streaming platform)).
- NOW TV Sports Monthly (£34.99): month-long access to all TNT Sports channels and on-demand content (NOW TV (streaming platform)).
- Sky Sports package (from £46/month): includes TNT Sports channels plus Sky Sports. Requires 18-month contract (Sky (broadcaster)).
Sky Sports vs. NOW TV for UFC coverage
- Sky Sports: includes TNT Sports channels in dedicated sports packages. Cheaper per month but requires contract lock-in (Sky (broadcaster)).
- NOW TV: no contract, higher monthly price (£34.99 vs. ~£20/month with Sky), but cancel anytime. Best for one-off event viewing via Day Pass (NOW TV (streaming platform)).
The catch: NOW TV Sports Day Pass at £11.99 is competitive with a single US PPV ($79.99). UK viewers who watch two events per month break even with the monthly pass versus buying day passes individually.
Day passes work for casual fans watching one event a month. Monthly passes suit regular viewers. Sky contracts lock in the lowest per-month cost but commit you for 18 months.
The pattern: flexibility costs more month-to-month, but no contract offers the best deal for occasional viewers.
NOW TV lists TNT Sports as the home of UFC in Ireland, making it the primary streaming option.
How to watch UFC in Ireland?
NOW TV as the primary streaming option in Ireland
- NOW TV Sports Day Pass (€14.99): same day-pass model as UK, but priced in euros (NOW TV (streaming platform)).
- NOW TV Sports Monthly (€39.99): full month of TNT Sports content, cancel anytime (NOW TV (streaming platform)).
- No Sky Sports with TNT channels: Sky Ireland does not currently offer TNT Sports as part of its sports packages as of 2025. NOW TV is the primary option.
Pubs and bars showing UFC in Ireland
- Fanzo app: lists over 20 bars in Dublin that show UFC events plus venues in Cork, Galway, and Limerick (Fanzo (bar finder)).
- Pub entry cost: bars typically charge €5–€10 entry on PPV nights, sometimes with a minimum spend. Check locally.
- UFC Fight Pass: works in Ireland for archive content and early prelims — main card requires TNT Sports (UFC Fight Pass (official streaming)).
The pattern: Ireland follows the UK broadcast model at higher euro pricing, with bar viewing as a social alternative that avoids home subscription costs entirely. For Irish fans, the NOW TV Day Pass at €14.99 remains the cheapest way to watch legally without a contract.
Is UFC on Netflix or Paramount?
Netflix has no UFC content
UFC is not available on Netflix. The streaming service has never acquired live sports rights for mixed martial arts, and no UFC events are available in its library (Netflix (content search)).
Paramount+ carries live UFC events in the US
- Paramount+ in the US: broadcasts select UFC events, including some Fight Night cards and preliminary bouts (Paramount+ (streaming platform)).
- No Paramount+ UFC in Ireland or UK: Paramount+ does not carry UFC rights in these regions as of 2025 (Paramount+ (Ireland sports page)).
- Upcoming shift: US rights are set to move exclusively to Paramount+ under a seven-year deal announced in August 2025, covering all 13 numbered events and 30 Fight Night cards per year (Wikipedia (UFC rights overview)).
What this means: US viewers should expect Paramount+ to become the single destination for all UFC content starting in 2026. For UK and Irish viewers, Paramount+ is irrelevant for UFC — TNT Sports remains the sole legal broadcaster.
Is UFC free on Prime?
Amazon Prime Video does not include UFC
Amazon Prime membership alone does not include any UFC events. Prime Video Channels may offer add-on sports packages, but as of 2025, no UFC add-on channel is available through Prime Video in the US, UK, or Ireland (Amazon Prime Video (content library)).
Prime Video Channels may offer add-ons
- No UFC add-on in UK: Prime Video does not offer UFC as an add-on channel as of 2025 (Amazon Prime Video UK (add-on channels)).
- No UFC add-on in US: While Prime Video carries other sports add-ons (MLB, NBA), UFC content is not available through the platform.
Prime’s reputation for bundling live sports (NFL Thursday Night Football) creates confusion. The reality is simpler: if you’re looking for UFC, skip Prime — it’s a dead end. Stick with ESPN+ (US) or TNT Sports (UK/Ireland).
The catch: Prime’s sports bundle is limited, and UFC remains exclusive to dedicated sports platforms.
Where to watch UFC PPV?
ESPN+ PPV purchase process
- Cost: $79.99 per event in the US. Requires active ESPN+ subscription ($10.99/month) to purchase (ESPN (official broadcaster)).
- Process: log into ESPN+ account, navigate to the event page, buy the PPV. Stream live on ESPN+ app or website.
- Device support: ESPN+ apps on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, iOS, and Android (ESPN+ (help portal)).
PPV pricing differences by region
- United States: $79.99 per PPV event. Annual cost for a 13-event schedule: $1,039.87 (subscription + PPVs).
- United Kingdom/Ireland: No PPV charge. All events included in TNT Sports subscription. Annual cost for NOW TV monthly: £419.88 (or €479.88 in Ireland).
- Canada: $59.99 CAD per PPV via Rogers Sportsnet (UFC (official website)).
- Australia: PPV pricing via Foxtel and Kayo, with some rights shifting to Paramount+ in 2026 (Mundo Deportivo (sports media)).
The trade-off: US fans pay the highest total cost — an estimated $1,040 per year for comprehensive coverage. UK/Irish fans pay £420–£480 annually with zero per-event fees. Canadian and Australian viewers sit in the middle. The disparity is pure broadcast rights fragmentation.
Upsides
- UK/Ireland: all events included in one subscription, no PPV fees
- US: ESPN+ includes Fight Night events at no extra cost
- UFC Fight Pass archive access for historians and hardcore fans
- NOW TV Day Pass available without contract commitment
- Paramount+ US shift may simplify to one platform in 2026
Downsides
- US: two-subscription model (ESPN+ + PPV) most expensive globally
- Ireland: higher euro pricing than UK for same TNT Sports content
- No single global streaming platform for UFC content
- Paramount+ shift could mean existing ESPN+ subscribers lose access
- Region-specific blackout rules create confusion for travellers
The pattern: the US market is the most costly and fragmented, while UK/Ireland offers a simpler, cheaper model.
Steps to watch UFC right now
In the US
- Subscribe to ESPN+ ($10.99/month) at plus.espn.com
- For numbered PPV events, buy the PPV ($79.99) through your ESPN+ account
- Stream via ESPN+ app on your device of choice
- For Fight Night events, no PPV needed — included in ESPN+ subscription
In the UK
- Get a NOW TV Sports Day Pass (£11.99) at nowtv.com
- Alternatively, subscribe to Sky Sports package from £46/month
- All UFC events are included — no PPV purchase needed
- Stream via NOW TV app or Sky Q box
In Ireland
- Get a NOW TV Sports Day Pass (€14.99) at nowtv.com
- Check local pubs via Fanzo for free-to-watch events
- Subscribe to UFC Fight Pass ($9.99/month) for archive and prelims
- No PPV surcharge — all events are included in TNT Sports
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Frequently asked questions
Can I watch UFC on YouTube?
UFC does not stream live events on YouTube. The official UFC YouTube channel posts highlights, press conferences, and weigh-ins for free, but full fights require a subscription to ESPN+, TNT Sports, or UFC Fight Pass.
Does UFC Fight Pass include live PPV events?
No. UFC Fight Pass ($9.99/month) includes live early prelims, Fight Pass-exclusive events, and the full fight archive, but does not include main card or PPV events. Those require a separate subscription to the regional broadcaster.
What time do UFC events start?
UFC numbered events typically start at 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT in the US, which is 3:00 AM GMT / 4:00 AM IST in Ireland and the UK. Fight Night events usually start at 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT (midnight GMT). Check local listings as times vary by event.
Can I watch UFC on my Smart TV?
Yes. ESPN+ is available on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, and Samsung Smart TVs. NOW TV has apps on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and most Smart TV platforms. UFC Fight Pass is available on all major streaming devices.
Is there a free trial for UFC Fight Pass?
UFC Fight Pass occasionally offers a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Check the official UFC Fight Pass website for current promotions. NOW TV and ESPN+ do not typically offer free trials for sports content.
How do I watch UFC if I live outside the US or Europe?
Check the list of international broadcasters: Sony Sports Network carries UFC in India and the Indian subcontinent. Starzplay holds MENA rights. DAZN broadcasts in Germany and Austria. Setanta Sports covers 11 territories including Ukraine and Central Asia. UFC Fight Pass streams in many smaller markets.
Does UFC have a streaming app?
Yes — UFC Fight Pass is available as a standalone app on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and the web. ESPN+ and NOW TV also have dedicated apps for live streaming. The official UFC app provides schedules and alerts but does not stream live events.
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