The Biggest Upcoming UFC Fights to Watch in 2025

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has been thrilling fans for over two decades with its dynamic mix of martial arts combat. Starting as a series of numbered pay-per-view events, UFC has expanded to include the popular UFC Fight Night series, showcasing emerging talents from around the globe. If you're eager to know the schedule and viewing options for UFC events in 2025, you're in the right place. Below, we provide a comprehensive guide to the 2025 UFC schedule, details on UFC Fight Nights, and information on where to watch every live UFC event this year.

Upcoming UFC Schedule for 2025

The 2025 UFC schedule is out, featuring a mix of UFC Fight Nights and high-profile pay-per-view (PPV) events. Preliminary fights are broadcast across various ESPN networks, while main events are typically aired on ESPN and/or ESPN+. The latter 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 are scheduled between the numbered PPV events and often feature up-and-coming fighters aiming to make their mark. These events have grown significantly in popularity, now showcasing thrilling matches that highlight the next generation of UFC stars.

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 Fight Nights and PPV events, you'll need an ESPN+ subscription. ESPN+ offers a standalone subscription for $10.99 per month or an annual plan for $109.99, which saves you 15% off the monthly rate. Alternatively, you can bundle ESPN+ (With Ads) with Disney+ (With Ads) and Hulu (With Ads) for $14.99 per month.

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With an ESPN+ subscription, not only can you watch every live UFC event, but you'll also have access to an extensive archive of past fights, including PPV events added 16 days after their initial airing, as well as exclusive originals like The Ultimate Fighter.