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UFC TV shows — 2026 streaming guide

Every UFC TV show and where to stream it

TUF, UFC Embedded, Dana White’s Contender Series, Road to UFC. Here’s the complete 2026 catalog of UFC scripted/reality content and where each one streams.

TL;DR: UFC’s TV-show catalog in 2026: The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) — UFC’s flagship reality competition, current seasons on ESPN+ ($11.99/mo), back catalog on UFC Fight Pass ($9.99/mo); UFC Embedded — vlog-style mini-series leading into PPVs, free on UFC YouTube; Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS) — developmental fight show, ESPN+; Road to UFC — international developmental show, UFC Fight Pass; UFC Countdown / UFC 360 — fight-card preview shows, ESPN+ and FS1. SDZ at $39.95/mo replaces a $150 cable bundle.

What you actually need to know about ufc tv show

The UFC TV-show catalog in 2026 spans reality competition, vlog/embedded content, developmental fight shows, and pre-card previews. The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) is UFC’s flagship reality competition — fighters live in the TUF house, compete in a single-elimination tournament, with the season finale handing out UFC contracts. Current seasons on ESPN+, full back catalog on Fight Pass. UFC Embedded is a free vlog-style mini-series on UFC’s YouTube channel — 5-7 short episodes leading up to each PPV showing the fight-week experience from inside the camps. Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS) is the developmental fight show on ESPN+ where prospects fight in single-bout matchups in front of UFC matchmakers; impressive wins earn UFC contracts on the spot. Road to UFC is the Asian-region developmental show on UFC Fight Pass — single-elimination tournaments featuring Asian prospects. UFC Countdown and UFC 360 are pre-card preview shows airing on ESPN+ and FS1 in the days leading up to numbered PPVs — fighter profiles, weight-class breakdowns, betting analysis. Plus historical content: UFC documentaries (Notorious, Conor McGregor: Notorious), retrospective specials, and the international TUF spinoffs (TUF Brazil, TUF Latin America) all on UFC Fight Pass.

How ufc tv show fits the broader UFC / boxing landscape in 2026

UFC’s parent TKO Group (NYSE: TKO) — same parent as WWE since the 2023 merger — runs the UFC business through its Las Vegas HQ with international offices in London, São Paulo, and Shanghai. PBC (Premier Boxing Champions) handles Tank Davis, Spence, Thurman; Top Rank handles Tyson Fury, Crawford, Stevenson; Matchroom handles Joshua, Canelo, Taylor.

Each promoter has different streaming distribution (UFC on ESPN+, PBC on Prime Video PPV, Top Rank on ESPN+, Matchroom on DAZN), so where you watch depends on which promoter is running the card.

How to watch every UFC and boxing event without paying $150 cable

UFC: ESPN+ ($11.99/mo) for prelims and Fight Nights, plus $79.99 per numbered PPV. Boxing: ESPN+ for Top Rank, DAZN ($24.99/mo) for Matchroom and Canelo, Prime Video Boxing PPV ($79.99) for Tank Davis and PBC main cards. Plus the cable channels around them — FS1, ESPN cable, broadcast networks for free cable PBC cards: SDZ at $39.95/mo replaces a $150 cable bundle without the contract.

The realistic 2026 combat-sports cord-cutter math, side-by-side: a cable subscription with the sports tier and PPV add-ons runs $150-$220/mo before any actual PPV purchase. The streamer-plus-SDZ stack runs $51.94/mo (ESPN+ $11.99 + SDZ $39.95) for UFC fans, or $76.93/mo (add DAZN $24.99) for fans who follow Canelo and Matchroom too. PPV fees are identical either way — $79.99 for UFC numbered cards, $79.99 for Tank Davis cards, no markup on the streamer route. The savings are pure on the cable bundle, which is the part you stop paying for.

What you don’t lose by cord-cutting: every UFC PPV is the same broadcast on ESPN+ as it is on cable PPV — same production, same commentators, same camera angles, same replay system. Every boxing PPV on DAZN or Prime Video is the same broadcast as the cable PPV version. The only thing cable gives you that streaming-plus-SDZ doesn’t is the bundled cable-PPV billing convenience — and that convenience costs $100+/mo for fans who already pay for streaming services.

How SDZ fits if you’re cord-cutting

Realistic combat-sports cord-cutter stack: ESPN+ $11.99 + DAZN $24.99 + SDZ $39.95 = $76.93/mo for the full UFC + boxing diet plus 5,000+ general channels. Compare to cable’s $150+/mo for the cable channels minus DAZN. PPVs cost the same either way.

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The Slam Dunk Deal

Cable vs Slam Dunk Zone

  Cable SDZ
Cost$150+$39.95
Channels~2005,000+
Devices1–26 at once
ContractLockedCancel anytime
SportsPremium tierIncluded

UFC TV Show — frequently asked questions

Where do current UFC TV shows stream?

TUF, DWCS, UFC Countdown stream on ESPN+ ($11.99/mo). UFC Embedded is free on UFC’s YouTube channel. Road to UFC is on UFC Fight Pass.

What’s UFC Embedded?

A free vlog-style mini-series on UFC’s YouTube channel — 5-7 short episodes per PPV cycle showing fight-week from inside the camps. New episodes drop daily during fight week.

Is there a UFC documentary catalog?

Yes. UFC Fight Pass carries the full documentary catalog including the Conor McGregor: Notorious feature, retrospective specials, and historical archive.

Where can I watch old TUF seasons?

UFC Fight Pass at $9.99/mo carries the full TUF back catalog from Season 1 (2005) onward, plus international spinoffs (TUF Brazil, TUF Latin America).

Does SDZ carry UFC TV shows?

No, SDZ doesn’t carry UFC distribution. SDZ replaces the $150 cable bill for FS1, ESPN cable, broadcast networks, and 5,000+ channels at $39.95/mo.

Tip-off

Stop paying $150 for cable.

Same sports. More channels. More devices. $39.95/mo.

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