There’s nothing quite like the excitement of mixed martial arts (MMA). Not only is MMA incredibly intense for the fighters, but it’s almost as intense for those watching. Things move quickly in the ring, and fans know that anything can happen at any time. Whether you’re already a die-hard fan or are looking to become one, these are the upcoming MMA fights you’ll want to watch live on DIRECTV.
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 two MMA promotions, UFC and PFL.
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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 | TV WATCH INFO | LOCATION |
| 18-Apr | 5:00 PM | 2025 PFL First Round: Middleweights & Lightweights | ESPN+; ESPN | Universal Studios, Orlando, FL |
| 26-Apr | 6:00 PM | UFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs. Prates | ESPN+; ESPN2 | T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, MO |
| 1-May | 7:30 PM | 2025 PFL First Round: Heavyweights & Light Heavyweights | ESPN+; ESPN2 | Universal Studios, Orlando, FL |
| 3-May | 7:00 PM | UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo | ESPN2 | Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, IA |
| 9-May | 12:00 PM | 2025 PFL MENA: Regular Season | TBD | Onyx Arena, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
| 10-May | 12:00 PM | 2025 PFL Europe Regular Season: Belfast | TBD | |
| 10-May | 6:00 PM | UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena | ESPN+; ESPN; PPV | Bell Centre, Montreal, PQ, Canada |
| 17-May | 4:00 PM | UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Morales | ESPN+ | UFC APEX, Las Vegas, NV |
| 24-May | 12:00 PM | 2025 PFL Europe Regular Season: Paris | TBD | Accor Arena, Paris, France |
| 31-May | 6:00 PM | UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Barber | ESPN+; ESPN | UFC APEX, Las Vegas, NV |
| 7-Jun | 6:00 PM | UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O’Malley 2 | ESPN; ESPN+; PPV | Prudential Center, Newark, NJ |
| 12-Jun | 8:00 PM | 2025 PFL Semifinals | ESPN+; ESPN | Nashville Municipal Auditorium, Nashville, TN |
| 14-Jun | 7:00 PM | UFC Fight Night: 6/14 | ESPN+ | State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA |
| 20-Jun | 6:00 PM | 2025 PFL Semifinals | ESPN+; ESPN | INTRUST Bank Arena, Wichita, KS |
| 21-Jun | 12:00 PM | UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Roluntree Jr. | ESPN; ABC | Baku Crystal Hall, Baku, Azerbaijan |
| 27-Jun | 6:30 PM | 2025 PFL Semifinals | ESPN+; ESPN | Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL |
| 28-Jun | 6:00 PM | UFC 317 | ESPN+; ESPN; PPV | T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV |
| 26-Jul | 12:00 PM | UFC Fight Night: 7/26 | ESPN; ABC | Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| 1-Aug | 6:00 PM | 2025 PFL World Championships | ESPN+; ESPN | Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ |
| 15-Aug | 6:00 PM | 2025 PFL World Championships | ESPN+; ESPN | Bojangles Coliseum, Charlotte, NC |
| 21-Aug | 6:00 PM | 2025 PFL World Championships | ESPN+; ESPN | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, FL |
| 13-Sep | 6:00 PM | UFC 320: Noche UFC | ESPN+; ESPNEWS; PPV | Arena Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico |
Watch Upcoming MMA Fights Live on DIRECTV
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