Ultimate Fighting Championship, aka UFC, is one of the greatest MMA championship leagues in the world. It hosts over 42 live events on combat sports. The dedicated app for UFC is natively available on the LG Content Store. By signing up with a UFC Fight Pass, you can watch the live events weekly on your LG Smart TV. You can also get live statistics and results for PRIDE, Invicta FC, Strikeforce, and WEC events.
FYI: UFC Vegas 74 is the upcoming combat sports event and is set to take place on June 03, 2023, featuring a flyweight showdown, Kai Kara-France vs. Amir Albazi.
Is UFC App Compatible with All LG Smart TV Models?
You can install the UFC app on the following LG Smart TV models having the corresponding webOS version.
| Model | LG TV Firmware |
|---|---|
| 2022 | webOS 22 |
| 2021 | webOS 6.0 |
| 2020 | webOS 5.0 |
| 2019 | webOS 4.5 |
| 2018 | webOS 4.0 |
| 2017 | webOS 3.5 |
| 2016 | webOS 3.0 |
UFC Fight Pass Subscription
You must subscribe to UFC Fight Pass to stream all the live events, original series, and TV shows. It has two premium tiers, which are listed as follows.
| Plans | Pricing |
|---|---|
| Monthly Pass | $9.99 per month |
| Annual Pass | $95.99 per month |
How to Install UFC on LG Smart TV
Once you have subscribed to UFC Fight Pass, you can get the UFC app on your TV by following the steps.
1. Press the Home button on the LG TV remote.
2. Scroll through the apps and click on LG Content Store to open the app.
3. Click the Search icon, enter UFC, and search for the app.
4. Choose the UFC app and tap Install to begin the installation.
5. After it gets installed, open the UFC app on your LG TV.
6. Sign in with your UFC Fight Pass credentials to access your account.
7. Once the home page appears, select any MMA event to watch on your TV.
Alternate Way to Stream UFC on LG Smart TV
If the UFC app is not compatible with your LG Smart TV, you can use the following methods to access the MMA event:
How to Cast UFC to LG Smart TV
1. Set up a Chromecast or Google TV on your LG TV and make sure that it is connected to the same WIFI network as your Android device.
2. Install the UFC app on your Android from the Play Store.
3. Open the UFC app and sign in with the UFC Fight Pass username and password.
4. Play any event and tap the Cast icon on the player.
5. Select your Chromecast or Google TV-connected LG TV from the list.
Now, the selected event will stream on your LG Smart TV.
How to Screen Mirror UFC to LG Smart TV
1. First, you have to turn on AirPlay on your LG TV.
2. Connect your LG TV and iPhone to the same WIFI network.
3. Install the UFC app on your iPhone from the App Store.
4. Open the UFC app and log in with UFC Fight Pass credentials.
5. Swipe up or down the iPhone screen to go to Control Center. Tap Screen mirroring.
6. Select your LG Smart TV from the available devices.
7. Your iPhone screen starts mirroring to LG Smart TV.
Play any live event and start watching it on your LG TV via mirroring.
Can You Watch UFC PPV on LG Smart TV
Besides the UFC app, you can watch UFC Fight Night and PPV events using ESPN+ on LG TV. But, it requires a valid ESPN+ subscription that costs $9.99/month or $99.99/year. To watch UFC pay-per-view matches, you need to get an additional PPV subscription for $79.99 per event. The ESPN app also supports AirPlay and Casting.
How to Watch UFC Fight Night 223: Dern vs. Hill
The UFC Fight Night 223 is scheduled for May 19, 2023. The preliminary cards will kick off at 4 P.M. ET whereas the main card begins at 7 P.M. ET only with the UFC Fight Pass subscription.
| Location | Live Streaming / Cable Provider |
|---|---|
| US | UFC Fight Pass, and ESPN+ |
| UK | BT Sport |
| Canada | BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, UFC Fight Pass |
| Australia | Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, and UFC Fight Pass |
UFC Vegas 74 Fight Card
Here is an overview of UFC Vegas 74 main cards and preliminary cards.
Main Card
| Kai Kara-France vs. Amir Albazi |
| Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Miesha Tate |
| Alex Caceres vs. Daniel Pineda |
| Jim Miller vs. Jared Gordon |
| Andrei Arlovski vs. Don’Tale Mayes |
| Tim Elliott vs. Victor Altamirano |
Preliminary Card
| Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos vs. Abubakar Nurmagomedov |
| Philipe Lins vs. Maxim Grishin |
| Elise Reed vs. Jinh Yu Frey |
| Jamie Mullarkey vs. Guram Kutateladze |
| Da’mon Blackshear vs. Luan Lacerda |
| Karine Silva vs. Ketlen Souza |
| John Castaneda vs. Mateus Mendonca |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can watch UFC on LG Smart TV with an ESPN+ subscription.
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