How to buy a UFC fight (PPV) — 2026.
Updated May 26, 2026 · DynastyDaily Editorial
Direct answer
To buy a UFC PPV in 2026: (1) Sign up for ESPN+ at espnplus.com ($11.99/mo). (2) On the UFC PPV event page, click "Buy Now" for $79.99. (3) Enter payment. (4) Stream live on the ESPN app on TV, phone, or browser. Multiple devices (up to 3) can stream simultaneously.
Step-by-step: buy UFC PPV
- Create or sign in to your ESPN account at espn.com or via the ESPN mobile app.
- Subscribe to ESPN+ ($11.99/mo or $119.99/yr) if not already active. Required prerequisite for PPV.
- Find the upcoming PPV on espnplus.com or in the ESPN app under "UFC PPV."
- Click "Buy Now" for the $79.99 event. Confirm payment (saved card, PayPal, or Apple Pay).
- Stream the event live from any compatible device: Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, Smart TV, web browser, mobile app.
Payment methods accepted
- Major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover)
- PayPal
- Apple Pay (mobile only)
- Disney Bundle subscribers (ESPN+ + Hulu + Disney+) — PPV bills directly to bundle account
Streaming on multiple devices
ESPN+ PPV allows simultaneous streaming on up to 3 devices per account. This means three people can watch the same fight in different locations on the same purchase — a popular cost-split arrangement among friends.
Refund policy
UFC PPV purchases are generally non-refundable once the event has started. If a main event is cancelled (rare — typically reschedule, not refund), ESPN+ has historically issued credit for a future PPV.
Frequently asked
Where do I buy a UFC PPV in 2026?
UFC PPV is bought exclusively through ESPN+ in the United States. Go to espnplus.com, sign in, navigate to the UFC PPV event page, and click "Buy Now" for $79.99.
Can I buy a UFC fight without ESPN+?
No. In the US, an active ESPN+ subscription ($11.99/mo) is required as a prerequisite to purchase the $79.99 PPV add-on.
Can I buy UFC PPV at the last minute?
Yes. ESPN+ allows PPV purchase up to and during the event broadcast. Just be aware: some main events have streaming demand spikes near bell time which can briefly impact checkout.
What if I miss the fight live?
PPV purchases include 24-hour on-demand replay through the ESPN app. After 24 hours, the event moves to the regular ESPN+ library accessible to all subscribers (no extra PPV needed for replays after 24 hours).
Is there a way to refund a UFC PPV?
PPV purchases are generally non-refundable once the event begins. ESPN+ customer service has occasionally issued credit for technical streaming failures — contact support if you experienced one.