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Watch Upcoming MMA Fights Live

Watch Upcoming MMA Fights Live

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.

Date

Time (ET)

Event

Location

Watch Info

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+
Main Card: PPV

Jul. 26

12 p.m.

UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. de Ridder

Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Prelims: ESPN/ESPN+
Main Card: ABC/ESPN+

Aug. 1

6 p.m.

2025 PFL World Championships: Welterweights & Featherweights

Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ

Prelims: ESPN+
Main Card: ESPN/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+
Main Card: PPV

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+
Main Card: PPV

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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