UFC 303 is around the corner! The light heavyweight championship will take place between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka. This event will happen in Las Vegas. Besides the fight, there will also be a featherweight contest between Alex Ortega and Deigo Lopes. Suffice it to say that Saturday is going to be an eventful day.
UFC fans have been eagerly looking forward to McGregor's return to the ring. However, his injury held him back. Although his fight has been delayed, the excitement of the event isn't gone.
Are you a UFC enthusiast eagerly waiting to stream the fight? Keep reading to find out about all the ways you can watch the championship.
UFC 303: Key Details
To begin with, here are some essential details about the championship.
• UFC 303 date: June 29, 2024 (Saturday)
• Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV
• Early prelims time: 6:15 p.m. ET
• Prelims time: 8 p.m. ET
• Main event: 10 p.m. ET
Stream UFC 303 in the US
Those in the US can turn to ESPN+ to stream UFC 303's early prelims, prelims, and main event. If you have subscribed to ESPN+, you can purchase UFC 303 through its app for $80. However, if you've yet to subscribe to the streaming service, we recommend bundling UFC 303 with the subscription. This will also make you eligible for a 30% discount. Alternatively, you can sign up for a monthly subscription plan of $10.99. However, there is also a PPV fee of $79.99.
ESPN+ subscribers can stream prelims at no extra cost. If the additional PPV cost feels too much, there is another option. You can sign up for the streaming service through its PPV package. It consists of a yearly plan with a UFC 303 (or any other upcoming UFC PPV fight). It will cost you $134.98. This is significantly less than the annual plan costing $109.99, with which you also need to pay an additional PPV fee of $79.99.
Watch UFC 303 outside the US
Those outside the US can also stream UFC 303 conveniently. If you are in the UK, TNT Sport has the exclusive rights to UFC events. This service is only available in the UK. We recommend getting a UFC Fight Pass for Discovery+ for GBP. It costs € 29.99 monthly. However, keep in mind that it does not offer a free trial. With this pass, you can stream prelims and early prelims for euro 6.99 monthly.
In Canada too, UFC 303 is available through the Fight Pass, costing $69.99. UFC PPV events can also be purchased through various providers. These include Bell, Shaw, Rogers, DAZN, and Sportsnet.
Australians can stream the championship through Kayo Sports. It costs AUD$59.95. However, a separate fee is not included for a PPV subscription. The event can also be ordered through your cable provider.
Can You Watch UFC 303 for Free?
It may sound too good to be true. However, certain avenues allow you to watch UFC 303 for free on streaming devices such as Firestick, Chromecast, Roku, and others. Keep in mind that you can only stream UFC 303 for free through third-party apps. Since they are not official, there's no way to determine their legality. That is why it is critical to use a VPN when using these apps to secure your internet connection.
There are several options for free streaming the event. The first way to watch UFC 303 on Firestick without paying is to sign up for an IPTV service. You can use the service with IPTV players like TiviMate. If you don't prefer an IPTV provider, go with a third-party streaming app. You can sideload these apps on your streaming device. Some of the best ones are Live NetTV, Ocean Streamz, Kodi, and Ola TV. Yet another option is to use a free sports streaming website. Like apps, they offer a lot of sports content, including UFC events, completely free. Some good examples include 7plus, Pluto TV, Red Bull TV, and Thriller TV.
Using a VPN to Watch UFC 303
UFC 303 is provided by geo-restricted services. You can unblock them with a VPN. Moreover, using it is also necessary if you are streaming the championship through a free third-party app or add-on. Here's how to use it.
• Sign up for a reliable VPN service.
• Download the VPN software on your streaming device. Most high-quality VPNs have a dedicated app for every device. But you must check whether the VPN is compatible with your streaming device.
• Pick an official source to stream the event.
• Connect to the VPN server in the relevant country. For example, if you want to watch the event through TNT Sport and you are in the US, you'll need a UK server.
• Now, play a video on the region-locked website. It will start playing in a few seconds.
UFC 303 Fight Card: Early Prelim Card, Prelim Card, and Main Card
As mentioned above, the timings of early prelim card, prelim card, and the main card begins from 6 p.m ET going up till 10 p.m. ET. Here are more details.
Early Prelim Card
• Ricky Simon vs. Vinicius Oliveira will fight in the bantamweight championship.
• Rei Tsuruya vs. Carlos Hernandez for the flyweight.
• Andrei Arlovski vs. Martin Buday for the heavyweight.
• Michelle Waterson vs. Gillian Robertson for the women's strawweight.
Prelim Card
• Payton Talbott vs. Yanis Ghemmouri for the bantamweight.
• Charles Jourdain vs. Jean Silva for the featherweight
• Cub Swanson vs. Andre Fili for the featherweight
• Joe Pyfer vs. Marc-Andre Barriault for the middleweight.
Main Card
• Ian Machado vs. Garry vs. Michael Page for the welterweight.
• Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Macy Chiasson for the women's bantamweight.
• Anthony Smith vs. Carlos Ulberg for the light heavyweight.
• Brian Ortega vs. Deigo Lopes for the lightweight.
• Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka for the light heavyweight.
Final Words
UFC 303 is a highly anticipated event. The majority consensus lies toward the winning of Alex Pereira. Regardless, UFC 303 is gearing up to be an unmissable night of fights for all the fans. So, choose your preferred way to watch the event and prepare yourself for an action-packed experience from the convenience of your home!