Paramount+ with UFC costs $14.99 per month for the ad-supported plan or $19.99 per month for ad-free viewing

Paramount+ does not charge a separate fee to watch UFC events. Instead, UFC fights are included in your regular Paramount+ subscription at no extra cost. You pay the standard monthly rate for whichever plan you choose, and UFC programming comes with it.

The difference between the two plans is advertising. The $14.99 plan shows ads during shows and movies. The $19.99 plan removes ads entirely. Both plans include access to UFC events, so your choice depends on whether you want to pay more to avoid commercials.

Paramount+ also offers an annual payment option for both plans, which costs $149.99 per year for ad-supported and $199.99 per year for ad-free. Paying annually saves you about $30 compared to paying month-to-month.

Key Takeaways

  • UFC events are included in your Paramount+ subscription with no additional charge beyond the monthly or annual fee.
  • The ad-supported plan costs $14.99 per month, and the ad-free plan costs $19.99 per month.
  • Annual subscriptions cost $149.99 (with ads) or $199.99 (without ads) and save money compared to monthly billing.
  • Not all UFC events air on Paramount+; some fights require a separate pay-per-view purchase through ESPN+.

Which UFC events are included with Paramount+

Paramount+ carries UFC Fight Night events, which are the promotion's regular weekly or bi-weekly shows. These are the fights that do not carry a pay-per-view price tag. You can watch them as part of your subscription.

The major UFC pay-per-view events — the numbered UFC cards like UFC 300, UFC 301, and so on — are not included with Paramount+. Those fights require a separate purchase through ESPN+, which costs $79.99 per event or $14.99 per month for an ESPN+ subscription that includes access to all pay-per-view events at no additional charge.

Paramount+ also shows replays and highlights of major UFC events after they air, so you can catch up on fights you missed even if you did not watch them live.

How Paramount+ bundles with ESPN+ for UFC fans

Paramount+ and ESPN+ are separate services owned by different companies. Paramount+ is owned by Paramount Global, and ESPN+ is owned by Disney. You cannot combine them into a single bill or discount.

If you want to watch both UFC Fight Night events (on Paramount+) and numbered UFC pay-per-view events (on ESPN+), you will need to pay for both subscriptions separately. The ESPN+ subscription costs $14.99 per month for the ad-supported plan or $24.99 per month for ad-free.

Some UFC fans choose to subscribe to both services on a rotating basis — for example, subscribing to Paramount+ for a few months, then switching to ESPN+ during months when major pay-per-view events are scheduled. This approach costs more overall but reduces the monthly bill if you do not watch consistently year-round.

What you get beyond UFC on Paramount+

Paramount+ is a general entertainment streaming service, not a sports-only platform. Your subscription includes access to movies, TV shows, and other sports programming beyond UFC.

The service carries NFL games on Thursday nights, college football, golf tournaments, and other live sports. It also includes the full library of Paramount films and shows like Star Trek, Yellowstone, and The Good Fight. The breadth of content means your subscription has value even during weeks when UFC Fight Night is not scheduled.

Comparing the cost to other ways to watch UFC

If you only care about UFC and do not want other entertainment content, ESPN+ at $14.99 per month is cheaper than Paramount+ at the same price point. However, ESPN+ does not include UFC Fight Night events — only the numbered pay-per-view cards.

Watching UFC through cable or satellite TV requires a sports package that typically costs $15 to $30 per month on top of your base cable bill, and you still have to pay per-view fees for major events. Streaming through Paramount+ or ESPN+ is generally less expensive than cable if you only watch sports occasionally.

If you subscribe to both Paramount+ ($14.99) and ESPN+ ($14.99), your combined cost is $29.98 per month, which covers both Fight Night events and pay-per-view access. This is still less than most cable sports packages.

How to start a Paramount+ subscription

Visit the Paramount+ website or read the Paramount+ app on your phone, tablet, smart TV, or streaming device. Create an account with your email address and choose either the ad-supported or ad-free plan. Enter your payment method, and your subscription begins when ready.

You can cancel anytime without penalty. There are no long-term contracts or cancellation fees. If you cancel mid-month, you keep access until the end of your billing cycle.

Paramount+ works on most devices: iPhones, Android phones, iPad, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Google Chromecast, Samsung Smart TVs, PlayStation, and Xbox. Check the Paramount+ website to confirm your specific device is supported before you sign up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to pay extra to watch UFC on Paramount+?

No. UFC Fight Night events are included in your Paramount+ subscription. You pay only the monthly or annual subscription fee. Pay-per-view UFC events are not on Paramount+ and require ESPN+ instead.

Can I watch UFC pay-per-view events on Paramount+?

No. Paramount+ carries only UFC Fight Night events, which are free to subscribers. Numbered UFC pay-per-view cards air exclusively on ESPN+. You need an ESPN+ subscription or a one-time pay-per-view purchase to watch those fights.

Is Paramount+ cheaper than ESPN+ for UFC?

Both cost $14.99 per month for ad-supported plans. Paramount+ includes UFC Fight Night events but not pay-per-view fights. ESPN+ includes pay-per-view access but not Fight Night events. Which is cheaper depends on which fights you want to watch.

Can I bundle Paramount+ and ESPN+ together?

No. The two services are owned by different companies and do not offer a combined subscription or discount. You must pay for each separately if you want both.

What happens if I cancel my Paramount+ subscription?

You lose access to all Paramount+ content when ready, including UFC Fight Night events. There is no penalty for canceling, and you can restart your subscription anytime. If you cancel mid-month, you keep access until your billing cycle ends.