The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has captivated fans for over two decades by showcasing the world’s most elite mixed martial arts talent. What began as a series of numbered pay-per-view events has evolved into a global phenomenon, now featuring more frequent matchups through its popular UFC Fight Night series. These events highlight rising stars and fan favorites from across the globe. If you're eager to know when and where to catch every UFC fight in 2025, you've come to the right place. Below is the complete 2025 UFC schedule, including all confirmed Fight Nights and details on where to watch each live event this year.
Upcoming UFC Schedule for 2025
The full 2025 UFC schedule is here, packed with exciting matchups ranging from high-stakes UFC Fight Nights to major pay-per-view (PPV) spectacles. Preliminary bouts will be broadcast across ESPN networks, while main events are set to air on ESPN and/or ESPN+. The latter serves as the exclusive platform for all numbered UFC PPV events. Check out the list below for exact dates and viewing platforms for every confirmed UFC fight this year:
- UFC 313: Pereira vs. Ankalaev – March 8, 2025 at 7 PM PT
- UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2 – March 15, 2025 at 4 PM PT
- UFC Fight Night: Edwardz vs. Brady – March 23, 2025 at 1 PM PT
- UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg – March 29, 2025 at 4 PM PT
- UFC Fight Night: Emmet vs. Murphy – April 5, 2025 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, 2025 at 6 PM PT
- UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena – May 10, 2025 at 7 PM PT
What Is UFC Fight Night?
UFC Fight Night events typically occur between major numbered PPV events and showcase emerging fighters looking to break into the spotlight. While these shows originally featured lesser-known athletes, they’ve grown in prestige over time, often delivering thrilling contests that feature some of the sport's most promising prospects. These events offer fans a glimpse into the future of MMA, with action-packed fights that shouldn’t be missed.
Where Can You Watch New UFC Fights?
Most UFC Fight Night events are broadcast live on various ESPN network channels included in standard cable packages. However, for full access to every live UFC event—including both Fight Nights and PPVs—subscribing to ESPN+ is your best bet.
ESPN+ offers a flexible subscription model: you can choose a **standalone monthly plan at $10.99 per month**, or save money with the **annual plan priced at $109.99** (a 15% discount). Alternatively, you can bundle ESPN+ (With Ads) with Disney+ (With Ads) and Hulu (With Ads) for just **$14.99 per month**.
With an ESPN+ subscription, you gain not only access to every live UFC event but also an extensive library of past fights. All previous UFC PPV events become available on the platform 16 days after their original airing. Plus, you’ll get exclusive original content like *The Ultimate Fighter*, behind-the-scenes footage, and more.
