Have you ever wanted to watch intense UFC events and fights right from the comfort of your couch? Well, with a Roku device connected to your TV, you can!
An Introduction to UFC
For those new to it, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is the largest mixed martial arts (MMA) organization in the world. MMA fighters use a variety of techniques and skills from different combat sports to battle opponents in the octagon.
UFC puts on events regularly throughout the year. The main event types are:
- UFC on Fox
- UFC on Fuel TV
- The Ultimate Fighter Finale
- UFC on ABC
- Fight Night events
- UFC Live
- UFC on ESPN
- UFC on FX
- Numbered events
Now let’s look at how to access all the action through your Roku!
Watching UFC Fights on Roku
Roku offers a couple different ways to watch UFC events, depending on whether you’re located in the United States or internationally.
For U.S. Viewers: ESPN+
ESPN+ has exclusive rights to broadcast UFC fights in the U.S. It’s quite easy to watch UFC on your Roku if you have an active ESPN+ subscription. Just follow these simple steps:
- Turn on your Roku and go to the home screen
- Select Streaming Channels > Search Channels
- Search for the ESPN app
- Select Add Channel to install ESPN
- Open the ESPN app and enter your ESPN+ login credentials
- Don’t have ESPN+? You can sign up right in the app
- Find and select the UFC event you want to watch
- You’ll need to purchase UFC pay-per-view (PPV) matches separately
- Sit back and enjoy the fights!
For International Viewers: UFC Fight Pass
If you want to watch UFC from outside the U.S., a UFC Fight Pass subscription is your ticket. They offer both monthly ($9.99/month) and yearly ($95.99/year) memberships granting you access to live events and fights.
Follow these steps to get UFC Fight Pass set up on your Roku:
- Go to Roku’s Channel Store
- Search for and install the UFC app
- Launch the app and select Go to Channel
- Log in using your UFC Fight Pass credentials
- Purchase any PPV events you want to watch
- Enjoy the fights!
Helpful Tips
- Still need a UFC Fight Pass membership? Sign up on their website to get started
- Make sure your Roku is connected to wifi for the best streaming experience
- For PPV matches, buy access early so you don’t miss any action!
Now you know everything you need to start watching intense UFC fights at home. Round up some friends and snacks and enjoy the show!
Let me know if you have any other questions.