Watch the next UFC fight on DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS®
For businesses showing UFC fights, events must be ordered through Joe Hand Promotions. Paired with DIRECTV for Business’ 99% signal reliability‡‡, you won’t miss a knockout, a submission, or a split-second finish. No buffering. No blackouts. Just wall-to-wall action that keeps your crowd cheering, ordering, and coming back for the next fight night.
‡‡Based on Nationwide Study of representative cities.
Master the 2026 UFC Schedule
Get ready for an explosive year in the Octagon. The 2026 UFC lineup features a stacked calendar of world-class matchups, from high-stakes events to deep-card Fight Nights across the globe. With titles on the line and rising stars looking to make their mark.
Date | Event Type | Matchup |
|---|---|---|
May 2 | Fight Night | Della Maddalena vs. Prates |
May 9 | UFC 328 | Chimaev vs. Strickland |
May 16 | Fight Night | Allen vs. Costa |
May 30 | Fight Night | Song vs. Figueiredo |
June 6 | Fight Night | Muhammad vs. Bonfim |
June 14 | UFC Freedom 250 | Topuria vs. Gaethje |
How to watch UFC at your business
Bring the energy of a front-row seat to your bar, restaurant, or lounge. With DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS, you can show the world's premier mixed martial arts events.
Fight night, done right
- Start with a DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS package to unlock live sports and premium entertainment for your bar, restaurant, or venue.
- Call Joe Hand Promotions at 855-977-9247 to order UFC Fight Cards and events.
- Put it on every screen, turn up the energy, and let your customers experience every walkout, submission, and knockout together.
Don’t wait until fight night — order today and be ready before the first punch lands.
Power your venue with knockout action
Explore our Public Viewing options below. Each package provides the rock-solid, satellite-delivered quality that defines DIRECTV, giving you the ideal setup to showcase the world's top MMA matchups.
Satellite
COMMERCIAL BASIC PLUS
$
39.99/moPlus tax & fees w/ 24-mo. agmt.* Price subject to change.
See offer details45+ Channels
Plus get up to 4 HD Receivers included.
Cost for each additional receiver: HD $99.
First TV Access Fee included for 24 months
$15/mo. for each receiver OR $250/mo. flat TV Access Fee for 17+ receivers.
Satellite
BUSINESS SELECT™ PACK
$
69.99/moPlus tax & fees w/ 24-mo. agmt. after Auto Bill Pay discount.* Price subject to change.
See offer details95+ Channels
Plus get up to 4 HD Receivers included
Cost for each additional receiver: HD $99.
First TV Access Fee included for 24 months
$15/mo. for each receiver OR $250/mo. flat TV Access Fee for 17+ receivers
Satellite
COMMERCIAL ENTERTAINMENT PACK
$
94.99/moPlus tax & fees for 12 mos. w/ 24-mo. agmt. after Auto Bill Pay discount.* $104.99/mo. after 12-mo. discount (subject to change).
See offer details105+ Channels
Plus get up to 4 HD Receivers included
Cost for each additional receiver: HD $99.
ESPN & ESPN2 Included
Thursday Night Football included at no additional cost on channel 9550
First TV Access Fee included for 24 months
$15/mo. for each receiver OR $250/mo. flat TV Access Fee for 17+ receivers
PICK ONE--INCLUDED FOR 24 MONTHS MUSIC CHOICE™ Premium1, ACC Network2, or SEC Network3
Satellite
COMMERCIAL XTRA™ PACK
$
124.99/mo.Plus tax & fees for 12 mos. w/ 24-mo. agmt. after Auto Bill Pay discount.* $184.99/mo. after 12-mo. discount (subject to change).
See offer details185+ Channels
The Best Sports Value
Plus Regional Sports Network
PICK ONE--INCLUDED FOR 24 MONTHS MUSIC CHOICE™ Premium1, ACC Network2, or SEC Network3
Thursday Night Football included at no additional cost on channel 9550
First TV Access Fee included for 24 months
$15/mo. for each receiver OR $250/mo. flat TV Access Fee for 17+ receivers
Next UFC fights for business — frequently asked questions
How often are UFC fights?
UFC events happen almost every weekend. You can count on 30 "Fight Nights" and 13 major "Numbered Events" annually. Starting in 2026, Main Cards now typically begin an hour earlier at 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT, making it easier for East Coast venues to keep kitchens open and crowds drinking through the main event.
How do I get DIRECTV to show UFC fights?
It’s a two-step combo. First, you need a DIRECTV for Business account with a commercial base package (like Business Select™ or Commercial Entertainment). Second—and this is the key—you have to order the big "Numbered Events" through Joe Hand Promotions. They are the exclusive commercial distributor. Once you pay them, they’ll send the "handshake" to your DIRECTV receivers to unlock the channel (usually 9537 or 9538)
What’s the cost for a business?
Pricing varies based on individual events as well as your location’s fire code occupancy or estimated viewing occupancy.
How do I handle licensing and commercial rights to legally show UFC fights in my business?
Ordering through Joe Hand Promotions IS your legal license. When you pay them, you are paying for the "Commercial Public Viewing" rights.
What equipment and packages do I need to show every UFC event?
- You need a standard DIRECTV for Business hardware (receivers and a satellite dish).
- Get your DIRECTV Account Number handy when you call Joe Hand Promotions to authorize the broadcast.
That’s it — you’ll be all set to bring every big fight to your crowd.
Is pricing different for different types of venues?
Yes. Pricing varies based on individual events as well as your location’s fire code occupancy or estimated viewing occupancy.
- Bars & Restaurants: Priced by occupancy (Public Viewing).
- Hotels: Usually priced per room for guest rooms (Private Viewing), but if the hotel has a lobby bar or restaurant where the public watches, that specific area is priced by occupancy, just like a regular bar.