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UFC 302 is here, and it has one of the most hotly-anticipated fight cards in quite some time. Russian Islam Makhachev and American Dustin Poirier will duke it out for the lightweight championship at Newark, New Jersey's Prudential Center. Keep reading to learn how to watch a UFC 302 live stream from anywhere.
Both fighters enter the octagon with solid professional records. Poirier has won 30 fights and lost eight (with one no-contest), while Makhachev has won 25 of his 26 professional fights. Co-mains Sean Strickland (United States) and Paulo Costa (Brazil) will also provide an alluring fight with their middleweight competition, and several of the preliminary and early preliminary fights are shaping up to be can't-miss match-ups.
The watch options are pretty straightforward tonight. As usual, you'll need to pay a subscription and a pay-per-view fee to see the main event. While it's always a pricey viewing experience, we've found some potential savings, which we've highlighted below. Keep reading for a breakdown of UFC 302, including international watch options and a look at the full fight card.
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How to watch UFC 302 in the US
UFC fans know the drill. UFC 302's main event will live stream on Saturday night at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. If viewers don't already have an ESPN+ subscription, they will need to sign up for one and pay the pay-per-view fee to see the main fights. An ESPN+ subscription costs $10.99 a month, and the PPV fee is an additional $79.99.
We know this is a bit pricey, so we've identified some savings for those who don't already have an ESPN+ subscription. If you're planning to hang onto ESPN+ beyond this month, you can sign up for the service's PPV package, which includes an annual plan with the next UFC PPV event (in this case, tonight's fight) for $134.98. In comparison, annual plans typically cost $109.99 a year, in addition to the standard $79.99 PPV fee, which would run you $189.98. This deal can save you more than $50 in your first year before the service renews at the standard rate. You'll still need to pay future PPV fees for additional UFC fights down the road.
ESPN+ members can order UFC pay-per-events for $79.99. You must be an ESPN+ subscriber ($10.99/month) to be eligible to order.
ESPN+ is the home of UFC PPV events, meaning that fans need to purchase a subscription in addition to buying the one-off cards. ESPN is offering a bundle for both new subscribers and monthly subscribers to purchase a specific UFC PPV event along with a year-long subscription to the streaming service.
Where to watch UFC 302 everywhere else
UK UFC fans can watch the flights through TNT Sports with a Premium Discovery+ sub for £39.99 a month. Fortunately, most of these events don't require an additional PPV fee in the UK since they're on so late. Canadians hoping to watch UFC fights can buy the PPV fight for $65 through UFC Fight Pass (most major TV services also sell the fight for a PPV fee). If you're not in any of the aforementioned regions, you can still check your local listings to see if you can access the fight since UFC is available in several other countries.
People are also welcome to try using a VPN (virtual private network) to keep up with the fights and their subscription services. VPNs are handy ways to change your device's virtual location so that you can keep up with your usual websites and apps while traveling (plus, they're good ways to increase your online privacy). Our go-to suggestion is ExpressVPN, a beginner-friendly VPN with a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can check out our ExpressVPN review for all the details, and keep reading to learn how to use a VPN.
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How to watch UFC 302 with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.
- Install it on the device you're using to watch UFC 302.
- Turn it on and set it to the location of your chosen streaming service, likeESPN+ (US) or Discovery Plus (UK).
- Subscribe and pay the local PPV or subscription fee.
- Enjoy UFC 302 online.
UFC 302 Fight Card: Makhachev vs. Poirier
Main card — 10 p.m. ET
- Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier (lightweight championship)
- Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa (middleweight)
- Kevin Holland vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk (middleweight)
- Niko Price vs. Alex Morono (welterweight)
- Randy Brown vs. Elizeu Zaleski Dos Santos (welterweight)
Prelim card — 8 p.m. ET
- Cesar Almeida vs. Roman Kopylov (middleweight)
- Jailton Almeida vs. Alexandr Romanov (heavyweight)
- Grant Dawson vs. Joe Solecki (lightweight)
- Phil Rowe vs. Jake Matthews (welterweight)
Early prelim card — 6:30 p.m. ET
- Mickey Gall vs. Bassil Hafez (welterweight)
- Ailin Perez vs. Joselyne Edwards (women's bantamweight)
- Mitch Raposo vs. Andre Lima (flyweight)
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Streaming and Deals Editorial Fellow
Lillian Brown is a Streaming and Deals Editorial Fellow for Business Insider. She joined the company in early 2024 and focuses on 'how to watch' guides for streaming services and live events for the Reviews team. She also covers VPN usage.Her entertainment writing has appeared in a variety of publications, including Vulture, TV Guide, Time, Esquire, and The Daily Beast, among others. She specializes in writing about film and television. Previously, she worked in the Living/Arts department of The Boston Globe.When not teaching people how to stream the best live sports and TV shows, Lillian can be found long-distance running, watching the latest season of For All Mankind, or playing through The Last of Us Part II on her PS4 yet again.
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