The streaming wars have hit combat sports harder than almost any other genre. Rights are split across multiple platforms, regional availability varies dramatically, and the cost of watching everything adds up quickly. Here is the complete picture for 2026.
UFC
The UFC's primary home in the United States is ESPN+. Preliminary bouts stream on ESPN's main cable channel and ESPN+. Pay-per-view events require an ESPN+ subscription plus an additional PPV purchase — typically $79.99 per event. The UFC Fight Pass adds the international events, Dana White's Contender Series, and the full historical archive. Outside the US, the UFC has separate regional deals — in the UK it is on TNT Sport, in Australia on Kayo.
Boxing
DAZN has emerged as boxing's primary global home. Its subscription model has made it the destination for Canelo, the GGG legacy fights, and much of the Golden Boy and Matchroom promotions. Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) bouts split between Showtime and Amazon Prime in the US. Top Rank/ESPN fights are on ESPN+ domestically.
The fragmentation of boxing rights across promoters — unlike the UFC's consolidated model — means no single subscription covers everything.
ONE Championship
ONE Championship's deal with Prime Video makes a significant portion of its cards available to Amazon Prime subscribers in North America and Europe. ONE Fight Night cards, held in Bangkok at US-friendly times, are the flagship events.
Bellator-PFL
The merged organisation's broadcast arrangements are evolving. The PFL's ESPN2 deal and Bellator's historical Showtime presence are being rationalised into a cleaner offering. Check the official PFL website for current regional availability.
The cost reality
Watching all major combat sports in the US in 2026: ESPN+ ($11.99/month), DAZN ($24.99/month), UFC PPVs (variable), and Prime Video (often bundled). Budget approximately $50-60 per month for access to most elite combat sports, plus PPV costs.
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