The largest Mixed Martial Arts organisation, Ultimate Fighting Champioship (UFC) has grown in popularity since 1993. Its one of the fighting competitions with the highest ranked fighters in the world. So, if you wish to watch UFC online live and you don’t have a cable connection, we got you covered.
Many media outlets have also been broadcasting the UFC fights online.
When is UFC 2019?
The UFC seasons begin in January and end in December. The first fight took place on January 20, while the second one came in on February 3rd.
For now, the schedule extends till March, but you can check it yourself. For your reading comfort, we’re adding the list here too.
UFC 2019: What channels to watch on?
When it comes to broadcasting rights, they rest with ESPN in US. While FOX had the rights till 2018, the 2019 rights rest with ESPN and ESPN+.
How to watch UFC Without Cable?
There are several platforms which allow you to watch UFC without a cable connection. You just need a compatible device and an internet connection.
1. Sling TV
Sling TV is a platform that’s easy to customise. These are three bundles to choose from- Blue ($25/mo), Orange ($25/mo) and Orange+Blue ($40/mo).
You can add channels by choosing an extra package. It just depends on how much you’re going to pay. A no cloud DVR space is given to the users and you also get to enjoy 50 hours of cloud space at $5 per month. A free trial is also available for 7 days. You can enjoy watching sports channels and any UFC match.
2. Hulu
Hulu is well-known for the video on demand services it offers. The TV plan costs $39.99 per month and is slowly gaining popularity. You may customise your channel packs or premium networks.
Hulu’s network also includes various ESPN channels where you may watch any UFC match. You also get 50 hours of DVR cloud space, which can be upgraded to 200 hours at $14.99 p/m. A free trial of 7 days is available at Hulu.
3. YouTube TV
YouTube TV is full of great features and some amazing channels. With a single bundle available for $40 per month and a few premium networks, YouTube is perfect for those who don’t want to make too many Channel choices.
You can also enjoy many channels on YouTube TV. Many ESPN channels are also present in the list. It comes with unlimited DVR space and you can watch any UFC fight you want.
4. DirecTV Now
This is a cool platform which comes with five bundles: Just Right ($55/ mo), Live a Little ($40/ mo), Gotta have it ($75/mo) and Todo Y Mas ($45/mo). There are also a few international bundles available, along with extra channel packs.
The first four bundles have ESPN, ESPN-2 where you can enjoy the best UFC matches.
5. PlayStation Vue
This platform comes with four bundles: Core ($49.99/mo), Access ($44.99/mo) and Ultra ($79.99). You can add extra packs or premium networks, as per your wish. There are many ESPN channels which can be found in all four bundles, so you can easily watch the UFC matches anywhere you go.
6. ESPN+
ESPN+ is another way to watch UFC matches in 2019. The platform was launched in 2018 and has gathered more than a million subscribers in very less time.
Subscribers can enjoy original content and live UFC Matches broadcasts. It costs $5 per month to $50 per year, all depending on how you plan to pay.
7. UFC.TV
On UFC.TV you can watch UFC matches on a pay-per-view subscription for $64.99 in HD. Or you may also get the UFC Fight Pass, which is subscription-based service that costs $9.99 per month.
The price goes down till $8.99 per month if you pay twice a year. Or maybe $7.99 if you pay for the whole year. UFC.TV is available worldwide.
How to Watch UFC Online from anywhere
The above mentioned streaming platforms allow users to watch content wherever they are. Sometimes, you may face problems abroad due to licensing deal issues which don’t allow them to permit this. However, if you love UFC and still want to watch it, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to watch.
