UFC live stream: how to watch every 2021 PPV and Fight Night card online anywhere

Step into the Octagon wherever you are in the world

The world's best known MMA promotion, UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship in full) runs both weekly Fight Night events and blockbuster PPV cards every month. Follow our guide as we explain how to watch a UFC live stream online from anywhere in the world. Catch all the 2021 PPV action - including a this January - plus every Fight Night event by following our guide below.

Whether you're a dedicated UFC Fight Night fan, just tune in for the big cards, or simply enjoy Conor McGregor's intermittent retirement razzings (latest 'comeback' now official) and Sean O'Malley's hairstyles, the often vicious and always unpredictable nature of MMA fights mean that title belts change hands regularly - making for a great spectacle for die-hard fans and new enthusiasts alike.

The biggest fights usually take place at the promotion's monthly numbered PPV events - such as UFC 251, where Kamaru Usman successfully defended his welterweight title against fan favorite Jorge Masvidal.

2021 UFC LIVE STREAM

UFC Fight Nights take place every week at venues all over the world, while the big ticket 'numbered' fights are held monthly - usually in America. For those in the US, a final thing to know is that to UFC action in the country.

Or more recently, UFC 254 where Khabib Nurmagomedov submitted Justin Gaethje in the second round of their Lightweight Championship fight to secure his legacy as one of the sport's all-time greatest fighters. The Eagle retired immediately after the emotional fight, leaving the hyper-competitive Lightweight division in a state of flux - and seemingly primed for the aforementioned McGregor comeback.

On top of that, a second-tier of events exist called UFC Fight Nights. These are held on a weekly basis and occur all over the globe, usually featuring up-and-coming local fighters. They're still a darn big deal, though, being held at huge international venues with tickets changing hands for hundreds of dollars. 

Both types of UFC events are shown exclusively on ESPN and the in the US, usually taking place on Saturday nights. There's also a third series of Octagon bashes called 'UFC on ESPN' - these occur intermittently and air on one of ESPN's TV channels in America. For the events that matter most, follow our guide and find out the best ways to watch a UFC live stream wherever you are this November.

Live stream UFC 2021 PPVs and watch Fight Night events in the US with ESPN+

Octagon fanatics in the US may already know that ESPN and to UFC live stream action - from Fight Nights to the big pay-per-views.

To watch UFC Fight Night events, all you need is a regular ESPN+ subscription, which costs just and is even better value when bought as part of for just $12.99 a month.

Things get a bit more complicated when it comes to watching UFC PPVs.

By way of example, tuning in to a typical PPV card like UFC 254 earlier in the year cost $64.99 for existing ESPN+ subscribers, though every month the streaming service offers an updated that costs $84.98 and includes the next PPV along with a year's subscription to ESPN+ (worth $50 on its own). 

This is easily the best value way to stream UFC pay-per-views online, though note that they're time sensitive and the latest deal may not go live until a week or two before the event.

ESPN+ also offers plenty of added value content for UFC fans, like Dana White’s Contender Series, UFC Destined, and Ariel & The Bad Guy, plus the ability to watch classic fights and replays. It also offers live MLB, NHL, MLS, Serie A, and FA Cup games - when they are being played, of course

UFC live stream: how to watch MMA online in the UK

In the UK and Ireland, has exclusive broadcast rights to UFC events. The good news for subscribers is that every UFC Fight Night is shown on BT Sport as standard - check your TV listings before each event for the exact channel and times, but they're almost always there complete with prelim coverage and post-fight analysis.

The even better news is that those 'numbered' events we've talked about are increasingly being shown on BT Sport at no extra cost - while in the rest of the world they remain pricey PPV-only offerings. This isn't always the case, but when it is, folks in the UK really luck out.

The broadcaster's coverage of UFC is also available via the BT Sport app and on its, so you can live stream UFC on most devices these days - and don't forget that you can now get BT Sport without a massive commitment thanks to a BT Sport Monthly Pass.

Timings vary, especially for UFC Fight Night events as they're held all over the world, but big cards generally see coverage start at around 1am BST on the relevant Saturday night/Sunday morning, with the main fights getting underway at around 3am.