UFC PPV price in 2026 — $79.99.
Updated May 26, 2026 · DynastyDaily Editorial
Direct answer
UFC PPV in 2026 costs $79.99 per event in the United States via ESPN+. You need an active ESPN+ subscription ($11.99/month or $119.99/year) before you can purchase the PPV add-on. The total cost for a non-subscriber: $91.98 ($79.99 PPV + $11.99 first month of ESPN+).
UFC PPV price history — 2020 to 2026
| Year | PPV price | Notable change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $64.99 | Pre-pandemic baseline |
| 2021 | $69.99 | +$5 increase |
| 2022 | $74.99 | +$5 increase |
| 2023-24 | $79.99 | Locked at $79.99 |
| 2025-26 | $79.99 | No further increases announced |
Total cost for first-time PPV buyer
If you have never subscribed to ESPN+, the math for a single PPV event:
- ESPN+ first month: $11.99
- UFC PPV add-on: $79.99
- Total: $91.98 (taxes vary by state)
If you commit to an annual ESPN+ plan ($119.99/yr), the monthly equivalent drops to ~$10 — making your first-event total $89.99.
UFC PPV vs boxing PPV — price comparison
Major boxing PPV events (Canelo, Crawford) typically price at $79.99-$89.99 — essentially identical to UFC. Both have moved to streaming-first delivery (DAZN for some boxing, ESPN+ for UFC).
Frequently asked
How much does UFC PPV cost in 2026?
UFC PPV costs $79.99 per event in 2026 in the United States, purchased through ESPN+. You need an active ESPN+ subscription ($11.99/mo or $119.99/yr) to buy the PPV.
Why is UFC PPV so expensive?
UFC PPV prices reflect ESPN's exclusive media rights deal (worth roughly $1.5 billion total) and the lifecycle of marquee fighters. Prices have increased $15 since 2020 but remained at $79.99 since 2023.
Is UFC PPV worth $79.99?
For numbered PPV events with title fights or top-5 contenders, most fans consider $79.99 fair given a 5-fight main card averaging 90 minutes. Fight Nights (free with ESPN+) cover the cheaper end of the calendar.
What's the cheapest way to watch UFC PPV?
Watching at a sports bar is typically cheaper than buying a PPV — bars charge $10-15 cover. For at-home, the annual ESPN+ plan ($119.99/yr) makes single-event total $89.99 vs $91.98 monthly billing.
Can multiple people split a UFC PPV?
Yes — UFC PPV on ESPN+ allows simultaneous streams on up to 3 devices. Splitting cost among 3 friends brings the per-person cost to $26.67.