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- Where to stream UFC events on Paramount+
- What your Paramount+ subscription delivers for fight fans
- How numbered cards differ from Fight Night shows
- Where to find the UFC schedule and event start times
- Watching replays, highlights and the fight archive
- Paramount+ pricing, plans, and value for UFC viewers
- Devices supported for Paramount+ streaming
- Troubleshooting common streaming problems on Paramount+
- Key deal context and what it means
The UFC has moved off ESPN and landed on Paramount+, ushering in a new streaming era for mixed martial arts. The league’s multi-year media pact puts virtually all UFC live shows, archived fights, and related programming under one streaming roof. For fans, that means changes to where and how you watch every big fight.
Where to stream UFC events on Paramount+
All live UFC cards and related programming stream through the Paramount+ platform. Use the Paramount+ app or visit ParamountPlus.com and sign in.
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- Browse the Sports tab and select the UFC hub.
- CBS broadcasts for select events may appear directly inside Paramount+.
- Subscribe to an Essential or Premium plan to unlock live events.
Events no longer require separate pay-per-view purchases once you have an active Paramount+ subscription.
What your Paramount+ subscription delivers for fight fans
Paramount+ consolidates a wide range of UFC content. Subscribers get access to live cards and a deep on-demand library.
- Live numbered events and UFC Fight Night cards
- Prelim and main card streams
- Weigh-ins, ceremonial weigh-ins, and press conferences
- Dana White’s Contender Series and The Ultimate Fighter
- Extensive UFC archives spanning decades
Zuffa Boxing will also appear on Paramount+ as a separate offering.
How numbered cards differ from Fight Night shows
Expect two distinct kinds of event programming on Paramount+.
- Numbered events: Larger cards with more title fights and marquee matchups.
- Fight Nights: Cards that showcase rising contenders and prospects.
- Special events, like the White House showcase, carry a PPV-level profile.
Where to find the UFC schedule and event start times
Paramount+ lists each event on its platform. You can also follow official UFC calendars for updates.
- Most marquee cards begin around 9 p.m. ET, though local start times vary.
- Fight night schedules change based on venue and broadcast window.
- Check the app or the UFC schedule page for the latest timing.
Watching replays, highlights and the fight archive
Replays of live cards appear on Paramount+ shortly after fights end.
The platform hosts hundreds of hours of UFC footage. Collections cover historic bouts, recent main cards, and highlight compilations.
- Series collections: Selected numbered events from the 2000s, 2010s, and early 2020s.
- Legends: Iconic career fights from stars across eras.
- Current champions: Curated fight stacks for reigning titleholders.
- KO City: High-energy knockout highlights.
Paramount+ pricing, plans, and value for UFC viewers
Paramount+ offers tiered plans that include live UFC coverage. You no longer pay per event if you subscribe.
- Paramount+ Essential (ad-supported): $8.99/month or $89.99/year
- Paramount+ Premium (ad-free): $13.99/month or $139.99/year
Beyond UFC, the service bundles movies, series, and other live sports into one subscription.
Devices supported for Paramount+ streaming
Paramount+ works across smart TVs, mobile devices, consoles, and streaming sticks.
- Android phones and tablets
- Android TV devices
- Apple TV
- Chromecast
- Computers via web browsers
- Fire TV
- iOS devices
- LG smart TVs
- PlayStation 5
- Roku players
- Samsung smart TVs
- Xbox consoles
International availability and local platforms
Paramount+ partners with regional providers in many countries. Availability depends on local rights.
- Australia: Fetch, Foxtel
- Canada: Rogers set-top boxes
- France: Freebox, Orange
- U.K., Ireland, Italy, Germany, Austria: Sky
- Switzerland: Swisscom devices
- Italy: TIMVISION
- U.K.: Virgin Media, Vodafone, YouView
Troubleshooting common streaming problems on Paramount+
If you can’t play a stream, try basic fixes before contacting support.
Web browser troubleshooting
- Clear cache, cookies, and browsing history.
- Refresh the page or open a new browser window.
- Try a different browser like Chrome or Firefox.
- Restart your router.
Connected devices and smart TV fixes
- Ensure the Paramount+ app is updated.
- Update the device’s operating system when available.
- Roku: restart device, update system software, relaunch app.
- Fire TV: force stop the app, clear cache, restart the router.
Mobile device steps
- Update the Paramount+ app from the app store.
- Install any pending OS updates.
- Restart your phone or tablet.
- Force-quit and relaunch the app; check your connection.
Key deal context and what it means
The reported multi-year deal, worth several billion dollars, shifts UFC’s broadcast strategy toward streaming. That change aims to give fans a single destination for live cards and archives. The move also signals a broader push by streaming platforms to secure major live sports rights.
For viewers, the practical result is simpler access: one subscription to watch most UFC events live and on demand.
