There’s nothing quite like the excitement of mixed martial arts (MMA). Whether it’s a UFC title bout under the bright lights, a PFL playoff clash with million-dollar stakes or a Bellator showdown featuring world-class veterans, each promotion brings its own brand of intensity and drama to the cage. With fights happening nearly every weekend, fans know the action moves fast — and surprises are always just one punch or takedown away.
Whether you’re a longtime follower or new to the sport, this is your go-to schedule for all the must-watch MMA fights coming up across the UFC, PFL, and Bellator.
Upcoming MMA Fights Schedule
When it comes to MMA fights, upcoming matches may not be finalized until just weeks beforehand. Here’s what we know so far about upcoming fights in the top three MMA promotions, UFC, PFL and Bellator.
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Make sure you know when your favorite fighters are in the ring so you can watch live. Check out the upcoming MMA schedule below.
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Date |
Time (ET) |
Event |
Location |
Watch Info |
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Jul. 12 |
6 p.m. |
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Teixeira |
Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN |
ESPN |
|
Jul. 19 |
6 p.m. |
UFC 318: Holloway vs Poirier 3 |
Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA |
Prelims: ESPN/ESPN+ |
|
Jul. 26 |
12 p.m. |
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. de Ridder |
Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
Prelims: ESPN/ESPN+ |
|
Aug. 1 |
6 p.m. |
2025 PFL World Championships: Welterweights & Featherweights |
Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ |
Prelims: ESPN+ |
|
Aug. 2 |
6 p.m. |
UFC Fight Night: Albazi vs. Taira |
UFC APEX, Las Vegas, NV |
ESPN |
|
Aug. 9 |
6 p.m. |
UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez |
UFC APEX, Las Vegas, NV |
ESPN |
|
Aug. 12 |
7 p.m. |
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 1 |
UFC APEX, Las Vegas, NV |
ESPN+ |
|
Aug. 15 |
6 p.m. |
2025 PFL World Championships: Lightweights, Bantamweights & Women’s Flyweights |
Bojangles Coliseum, Charlotte, NC |
ESPN/ESPN+ |
|
Aug. 16 |
6 p.m. |
UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev |
United Center, Chicago, IL |
Prelims: ESPN/ESPN+ |
|
Aug. 19 |
8 p.m. |
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 2 |
UFC APEX, Las Vegas, NV |
ESPN+ |
|
Aug. 21 |
6 p.m. |
2025 PFL World Championships: Middleweights, Light Heavyweights, Heavyweights |
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, FL |
ESPN+ |
|
Aug. 23 |
4 a.m. |
UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang |
Mercedes-Benz Arena, Shanghai, China |
ESPN+ |
|
Aug. 26 |
8 p.m. |
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 3 |
UFC APEX, Las Vegas, NV |
ESPN+ |
|
Sept. 2 |
8 p.m. |
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 4 |
UFC APEX, Las Vegas, NV |
ESPN+ |
|
Sept. 6 |
12 p.m. |
UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho |
Accor Arena, Paris, France |
ESPN+ |
|
Sept. 9 |
8 p.m. |
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 5 |
UFC APEX, Las Vegas, NV |
ESPN+ |
|
Sept. 13 |
4 p.m. |
Noche UFC: Lopes vs. Silva |
Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX |
ESPN+ |
|
Sept. 16 |
8 p.m. |
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 6 |
UFC APEX, Las Vegas, NV |
ESPN+ |
|
Sept. 23 |
8 p.m. |
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 7 |
UFC APEX, Las Vegas, NV |
ESPN+ |
|
Sept. 26 |
12 p.m. |
2025 PFL Europe Semifinals: Nantes |
Zénith Nantes Métropole, Nantes, France |
TBA |
|
Sept. 30 |
8 p.m. |
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 8 |
UFC APEX, Las Vegas, NV |
ESPN+ |
|
Oct. 4 |
6 p.m. |
UFC 320 |
T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV |
Prelims: ESPNews/ESPN+ |
|
Oct. 7 |
8 p.m. |
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 9 |
UFC APEX, Las Vegas, NV |
ESPN+ |
|
Oct. 14 |
8 p.m. |
Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 10 |
UFC APEX, Las Vegas, NV |
ESPN+ |
|
Oct. 18 |
4 p.m. |
UFC Fight Night: Vancouver |
Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC, Canada |
ESPN+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most popular MMA leagues to watch?
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Bellator MMA, ONE Championship and Professional Fighters League (PFL).
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