Nothing beats a UFC Fight Night. The UFC continues producing some of the year's biggest and best fights by bringing together the world's most skilled and determined mixed martial artists for thrilling battles inside the Octagon.
But how can you watch and livestream everything that's going on in the Octagon? Here is everything you need to know to ensure you have the right packages to watch UFC Fight Night...
Which channels have the rights to UFC Fight Night?
The ESPN network currently has the exclusive rights to UFC events, a relationship that has existed for around five years. The network broadcasts regular Fight Night shows and PPV events. It's broadcast across ESPN, ESPN+, and ESPN Deportes for those wanting to enjoy fight nights with Spanish-language coverage.
Alongside ESPN, the UFC also has its own streaming platform, the UFC Fight Pass, which offers live streams of plenty of action via your computer or smartphone device.
How to watch Covington vs Buckley
Another main UFC event is upon us, and this time, it's an all-United States clash as Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley face each other in a Welterweight bout. It's also the final show of 2024, and fans will hope the fight won't disappoint to end the year.
Joaquin Buckley dubbed the 'New Mansa,' will undoubtedly be tough to beat; with five wins in a row and a viral win over Impa Kasanganay, he's an opponent you don't want to underestimate. On the other hand, Colby Covington has gained some huge wins against Robbie Lawler, Rafael dos Anjos and Woodley. There's one thing for sure, it's going to be an exciting one.
Main Fight Card
| Weight Class | Main Card |
|---|---|
| Welterweight | Colby Covington vs Joaquin Buckley |
| Women's Strawweight | Amanda Ribas vs Mackenzie Dern |
| Featherweight | Cub Swanson vs Billy Quarantillo |
| Light Heavyweight | Vitor Petrino vs Dustin Jacoby |
| Bantamweight | Adrian Yanez vs Daniel Marcos |
| Flyweight | Manel Kape vs Bruno Silva |
| Light Heavyweight | Navajo Stirling vs Tuco Tokkos |
As always, UFC Fight Night will be shown live on the streaming service ESPN+.
Upcoming UFC Fight Night TV schedule
| Date | Event | Location | How to watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2024 | Covington vs Buckley | Amalie Arena - Tampa, Florida | ESPN+ |
| Jan 12, 2025 | Dern vs Ribas | UFC Apex - Las Vegas, Nevada | ESPN+ |
| Jan 19, 2025 | UFC 311: Makhachev vs Tsarukyan 2 | Intuit Dome - Inglewood, California | ESPN+ |
Best TV packages to watch UFC Fight Night in 2024
There is a wealth of options available to those who want to watch live UFC fights, whether the main cards, early prelims, or one of the big numbered events. Here are some of the best options available today.