UFC Fight Night events are ‘free’ events that are not shown on PPV, but what is the schedule for these MMA events in 2022 and how can you watch them?

Fight Night shows take place between numbered UFC PPV events and usually feature names that are looking to build their reputation in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts.

Here’s everything you need to know about UFC Fight Night, how the scheduling works and where you can watch it.

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How To Watch

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UFC Fight Night events are available to watch on BT Sport. You can find more information via the official UFC hub on the BT Sport website.

You can also watch the Prelims for the events via the UFC Fight Pass app, which is available at £6.99 per month or £71.99 for a yearly subscription.


Is tonight's UFC Fight Night free?

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 10: Sean O'Malley (L) lands a punch on Kris Moutinho in the first round in their bantamweight bout during UFC 264: Poirier v McGregor 3 at T-Mobile Arena on July 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Fans tend to refer to these shows as 'free' shows as they are not on PPV in the United States.

Whilst you do need to have a subscription to a certain service, ESPN+ and UFC FIGHT PASS in the States and BT Sport and UFC FIGHT PASS in the United Kingdom, you will not be paying any extra to watch these cards.


UFC Fight Night Start Times: BST, PT, CT and ET

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The start times for UFC Fight Night events can vary, but usually, cards will be taking place from the United States in the early hours BST from around midnight to 4-5 AM BST for the main card.


Next UFC Fight Night

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 02: Nate Diaz of the United States enters the ring for his fight against Jorge Masvidal of the United States in the Welterweight "BMF" championship bout during UFC 244 at Madison Square Garden on November 02, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

Here are the details you need for the next upcoming UFC Fight Night event:

LEWIS VS SPIVAC

  • Sun, Feb 5 / 6:00 AM GMT / Main Card

Where is the next UFC Fight Night?

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The next UFC Fight Night event, featuring Derrick Lewis and Serghei Spivac in the main event, is set to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.


UFC Fight Night Schedule

Tony Ferguson will take on Nate Diaz on Saturday

Tony Ferguson will take on Nate Diaz on Saturday

Here are the upcoming UFC Fight Night events:

LEWIS VS SPIVAC

  • Sun, Feb 5 / 6:00 AM GMT / Main Card

VERA VS SANDHAGEN

  • Sun, Feb 19 / 12:00 AM GMT / Main Card

Is there a UFC Fight Night tonight?

Kelvin Gastelum punches Jared Cannonie
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 21: In this handout image provided by UFC, (L-R) Kelvin Gastelum punches Jared Cannonier in a middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on August 21, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 21: In this handout image provided by UFC, (L-R) Kelvin Gastelum punches Jared Cannonier in a middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on August 21, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

As noted, all of the UFC Fight Night events take place on Saturday night/Sunday morning, depending on where you are based globally.

Unless it is a Saturday night, you will not be able to watch a live UFC event, but you can watch back classic content as part of UFC FIGHT PASS and BT Sport.


UK Time

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The actual UK start time for events changes fairly regularly for Fight Night shows, whereas PPV events tend to always have the main card start at 3 am BST, some Fight Night shows can work out to be at a more sociable time for the UK fans.


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