The Biggest Upcoming UFC Fights to Watch in 2025
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has been a thrilling spectacle for mixed martial arts fans for over two decades, showcasing fighters in intense battles across various disciplines. Starting as a series of numbered pay-per-view events, the UFC has expanded its offerings to include the UFC Fight Night series, which highlights emerging talent from around the globe. If you're eager to know the whens and wheres of UFC events in 2025, you've come to the right place. Below, we provide a comprehensive guide to the 2025 UFC schedule, details on UFC Fight Nights, and where you can catch every live UFC event this year.
Upcoming UFC Schedule for 2025
The 2025 UFC schedule is packed with exciting matchups, from UFC Fight Nights to major pay-per-view (PPV) events. Preliminary fights are broadcast across ESPN networks, while the main events are typically aired on ESPN and ESPN+, with the latter being the exclusive platform for numbered UFC PPV events. Here's the full schedule 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
ESPN+
To access UFC events, consider subscribing to ESPN+. You can opt for a standalone ESPN+ subscription or choose the Disney Bundle, which includes Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu.
What is UFC Fight Night?
UFC Fight Night events are held between the numbered PPV events and often feature lesser-known fighters aiming to make their mark. These events have gained popularity over time, now showcasing thrilling matches between some of the most promising up-and-coming fighters in the sport.
Where Can You Watch New UFC Fights?
Most UFC Fight Night events are available live on various ESPN network channels included with standard cable subscriptions. For comprehensive coverage, including every live UFC fight, whether it's a UFC Fight Night or a UFC PPV event, ESPN+ is the go-to platform.
An ESPN+ subscription is available as a **standalone service for $10.99 per month**, or you can opt for the **annual plan at $109.99 per year**, which offers a 15% savings over the monthly rate. Alternatively, you can bundle ESPN+ (With Ads) with Disney+ (With Ads) and Hulu (With Ads) for just $14.99 per month.
Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ Bundle
This bundle includes all three services, providing not only access to live UFC events but also a vast library of previous fights, including past UFC PPV events added 16 days after airing, and exclusive originals like The Ultimate Fighter.



