QUESTION
What is the cheapest way to watch UFC fights in Canada?
The cheapest legal way to watch UFC fights in Canada depends on whether you want to watch UFC Fight Nights or the major PPV (Pay-Per-View) events:
- For Fight Nights & Prelims: The cheapest option is Sportsnet+ Standard at $19.99 CAD/month (or ~$15 CAD/month if billed annually at $179.99 CAD). Sportsnet holds the exclusive English-language broadcast rights in Canada, meaning a Standard subscription gets you all Fight Night main cards and PPV preliminary cards.
- For PPV Main Cards (UFC 300, etc.): Buying PPVs individually at $84.99 CAD each is expensive. The cheapest alternatives are:
- Go to a Sports Bar: Chains like Boston Pizza, Buffalo Wild Wings, or local sports bars frequently broadcast PPVs with no cover charge, meaning you only pay for the price of a meal or drink ($15–$30 CAD).
- Split the PPV Cost: Gather a group of 4–5 friends to split the $84.99 CAD fee on Sportsnet+ or UFC Fight Pass, bringing the individual cost down to about $17–$21 CAD per person.
Note: UFC Fight Pass ($10.99 USD/month, approx. $15 CAD) only carries early prelims and historical archives in Canada; it does not broadcast live Fight Night main cards or PPV main cards.