How To Watch UFC and Bellator MMA
You can watch MMA matches on ESPN+, ESPN, and Amazon Prime Video.
If you’re a big fan of Israel Adesanya or you’re looking for the best way to watch the Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill fight, follow us into the ring (or the depths of this article).
We have the answers on how you can watch all UFC Fight Cards, UFC Fight Nights, Bellator MMA matchups, PFL action, and ONE Championship events.
Each MMA league has its own home—or streaming service—and we’ll dive into how you can get these fights on your TV. IT’S TIME.
Where can I watch the UFC?
You can stream all UFC pay-per-view (PPV) fights only with ESPN+, as this streaming service is the exclusive broadcaster for these events in the U.S.
All UFC numbered events are $79.99 on top of the ESPN+ membership fee. If you plan to watch UFC all year long (because why wouldn’t you?), we recommend ordering ESPN+’s annual membership to save $22.
How to stream UFC on ESPN+
Where can I watch Bellator MMA?
Bellator MMA has recently found a service to call home since SHOWTIME® dissolved its sports content in December 2023: Max.
You can also watch Bellator content on truTV, but it’s unclear whether all fights will be broadcast on this sports channel.
But now we finally know where we can watch Vadim Nemkov, Jason Jackson, and Johnny Eblen during the new Bellator Champions Series.
Here are the dates of Bellator’s eight mega events in the series around the world:
- March 22 in Belfast
- May 17 in Paris
- June 22 in Dublin
- September 7 in San Diego
- September 14 in London
- October 12 in Chicago
- November 16 in Paris
- December 31 is TBD
How to watch Bellator MMA
When you upgrade from Max’s ad-free to its ultimate ad-free plan, you’ll be able to stream on four devices instead of two simultaneously and you can watch your content in 4K instead of HD (on 4K-supported devices).
Where can I watch the Professional Fighters League (PFL)?
You can watch the PFL live on ESPN or stream on ESPN+.
If you plan to stream only PFL on ESPN+ from April to November, the monthly membership ($11) is the way to go. If you plan to also stream F1 races, MLB games, soccer matches, and NHL action, the annual membership ($110) will save you $22 per year.
If you want to watch PFL with a TV service, Sling TV is the cheapest option at $40 per month. In the table below, we’ve highlighted other TV services with the ESPN channel if Sling isn’t your jam.
How to watch PFL live
| Plan | Price | Channels | Connection type | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESPN+ | $10.99/mo. or $109.99/yr. | N/A | On-demand streaming |
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| DIRECTV | $69.99–$159.99/mo. | 75–150+ | Satellite |
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| DISH | $84.99–$114.99/mo. | 190–290+ | Satellite |
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| Hulu + Live TV | $76.99–$89.99/mo. | 95+ | Live TV Streaming |
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| Sling TV | $40.00–$55.00/mo. | 30–45+ | Live TV Streaming |
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| Spectrum TV | $69.99–$74.99/mo. | 155–160+ | Cable |
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| Verizon Fios | $69.00–$129.00/mo. | 60–425+ | Digital cable |
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| YouTube TV | $72.99/mo. | 100+ | Live TV Streaming |
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Where can I watch ONE Championship?
There are four ways to stream ONE Championship fights: Amazon Prime Video or ONE Championship’s website, Facebook page, or YouTube channel.
You can stream all of ONE Championship’s Fight Nights on Prime Video for free (no extra fee). And for the ONE Championship fans who don’t want another monthly subscription, you can pull up live Fight Nights through ONE Championship’s website, Facebook page, and YouTube Channel.
For Friday Fights, MMA fans can stream for free on ONE Championship’s website, Facebook page, and YouTube Channel—and you can cast them to your TV. These particular fights won’t be available on Prime Video.
Some number cards, like ONE 165, are PPV and are only available on ONE Championship’s website—but ONE PPV events are as rare as the Von Flue Choke.
Methodology
Our sports experts researched and tested the apps and websites where MMA fights are found. After analyzing and using everything, we brought everything together to give you the information you need to watch the next MMA matchup.
Needless to say, ESPN+ is the champ here.
