You can watch UFC early prelims primarily through the following platforms:
- ESPN+ : Early prelims and prelims are available to stream for all ESPN+ subscribers starting at 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT. After prelims, you switch to the main event stream if you purchased the PPV. Early prelims and prelims are included with ESPN+ subscription, but the main card requires PPV purchase. The fights are available on the ESPN app on supported devices, and replays are available for 15 days after the event
- UFC Fight Pass : Early prelims are live and exclusive on UFC Fight Pass. For customers outside the US, prelims are available live on Fight Pass, while in the US, prelims are typically on ESPN+. Fight Pass subscribers can watch early prelims live, but the main card usually requires PPV purchase elsewhere. Fight Pass supports many devices including smart TVs, mobile devices, and consoles
- Sportsnet+ (Canada) : Early prelims air on UFC Fight Pass and are not available on Sportsnet+. Late prelims start at 5 pm ET and are available on Sportsnet+. Main card PPV requires a separate purchase. Sportsnet+ subscribers can stream prelims and main card for Fight Nights and some PPVs
Summary:
UFC Segment| Where to Watch| Notes
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Early Prelims| UFC Fight Pass| Live, exclusive on Fight Pass
Prelims| ESPN+ (US), Sportsnet+ (Canada)| Live streaming; ESPN+ requires
subscription
Main Card| ESPN+ PPV purchase, Sportsnet+ PPV purchase| Requires separate PPV
purchase
In essence, to watch early prelims live, UFC Fight Pass is the primary option. For prelims and main card, ESPN+ is the main US platform, while Sportsnet+ serves Canadian viewers with some exceptions
