To watch early prelims UFC fights, the common and reliable method is to stream them live on ESPN+ or UFC Fight Pass. Early prelims typically start about 2 hours before the main card and are available via a subscription to ESPN+ or on UFC Fight Pass for select regions. Here are the key ways to watch early prelims for UFC events like UFC 319:
- Early prelims usually start around 6 p.m. ET and are available on ESPN+ streaming.
- UFC Fight Pass also streams early prelims live.
- The regular prelims usually air later on ESPN TV or ESPN+ around 8 p.m. ET.
- Main cards are available via pay-per-view ordered through ESPN+.
- Some streaming services like DirecTV offer free trials that allow watching prelims/free fights temporarily.
- In some regions like the UK, early prelims may be on UFC Fight Pass only, with the main cards delayed for on-demand.
In summary, subscribing to ESPN+ or UFC Fight Pass is the primary official way to watch early prelims live. Prelims start about two hours before the main card and can often be accessed without paying for the full pay-per-view event, but main card access requires PPV purchase on ESPN+.
