How to watch UFC 294 live stream from anywhere: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2

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UFC 294's main card features Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 for the UFC lightweight championship. In the co-main event, we'll see Kamura Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev. We'll show you where to watch UFC 294 live stream no matter where you are and detail the latest UFC 294 PPV prices.

Today's main event was originally going to feature Islam Makhacev facing Charles Oliveira, but the Brazilian fighter had to pull out due to an injury suffered during training. Kamaru Usman was also a late addition to the main card after Paulo Costo was forced to withdraw from his bout against Chimaev while recovering from surgery.

As for today's fights, those in the know will recall that Alexander Volkanovski holds the featherweight championship, but his title isn't on the line tonight. In this scenario, Makhachev has everything to lose, but he's the firm favorite to retain his title. If you plan to watch live, you'll want to set an early alarm, as UFC 294 has a 10 a.m. ET start time on account of taking place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

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The main card pay-per-view livestream is exclusive to ESPN Plus members in the US, but if you're outside the country, you can tap into a few international viewing options. We'll also guide you step-by-step on how to use a VPN to watch UFC 294, no matter where you are. You might even find that some of the international viewing options are cheaper than your home country, and a VPN is a great way to save on pricy PPV fees.

How to watch UFC 294 in the US

US viewers can watch the main event of UFC 294 on ESPN Plus this afternoon at 2 p.m. ET. The main card requires an ESPN Plus subscription ($10/month) and an extra pay-per-view fee of $80. Before the main event, fans can watch the early prelims and prelims starting at 10 a.m. ET using a $10 monthly ESPN Plus membership with no added fee.

The ESPN Plus app is available on all the best streaming devices, including Amazon Fire, Apple, Android, Chromecast, PlayStation, Xbox, Roku, Samsung smart TVs, and more.

Ways to save on the UFC 294 pay-per-view price

If you're not already a member and plan to sign up for ESPN Plus to watch UFC 294, you can take advantage of a discounted package.

New subscribers can purchase a one-year ESPN Plus plan with access to UFC 294 included for $124.98. That's more than 30% off the regular combined price of an annual membership and a UFC PPV. ESPN Plus will renew for the regular annual fee of $100 after your first year unless you cancel. Or, as mentioned earlier, you could use a VPN to take advantage of cheaper prices outside of the US.

How to watch UFC 294 everywhere else

If you're not in the US, you still have a few options to watch UFC 294. The fight is available to watch in the UK with TNT Sports, available as a £30 per month add-on for most major TV providers in the country (including BT, Discovery+, EE, Sky, and Virgin).

In the UK, big numbered UFC events aren't usually locked behind a separate PPV paywall (unless McGregor makes a comeback, that is). Instead, they exist as a part of a regular monthly subscription service. UFC is now on TNT Sports (the new name of BT Sport), but you can still get it for a very affordable price at just £30 a month on a one-month rolling contract. You'll find TNT Sports at this price on the premium Discovery Plus package, which includes access to TNT Sports. The prelims and main card will air on TNT Sports 1.

You can download the Discovery Plus app on Android, iOS, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Samsung, LG, PlayStation, and Xbox. You can also stream it through any web browser.

In Canada, UFC 294 will be available as a pay-per-view through most TV providers and directly via UFC Fight Pass. The pay-per-view costs $65.

The UFC 294 main event is available on UFC Fight Pass in most other regions, including Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, Switzerland, Asia, Africa, and Brazil. Check local provider listings for other main event and prelim viewing options.

Even outside any of the above locations, you can still access the fight no matter where you are with a VPN. A VPN, which stands for virtual private network, bypasses geo-restrictions so you can stream UFC 294 through services carrying the fight without being in the US, UK, or Canada. A VPN also provides users with a more secure internet connection.

Our top recommendation for the best VPN service is ExpressVPN. New members can get a 30-day money-back guarantee, and your first year is 49% off, plus an extra three months thrown in free for good measure. If you'd like to learn more about the app, take a look at our detailed ExpressVPN review.

How to watch UFC 294 with a VPN

• Sign up for a VPN service like ExpressVPN.
• Install it on the device you're using to watch UFC 294.
• Activate the VPN and set it to any location supported by the streaming service you plan to use.
• Subscribe to a service carrying UFC 294 (see above) and pay any required PPV or subscription fees.
• Open your streaming app to start watching the UFC 294 main event.
• When: UFC 294 main card begins today at 2 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. BST / 5 a.m. AEDT (Sun)

UFC 294 Fight Card: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski

Main Card — 2:00 p.m. ET

• Main Event: Islam Makhachev (c) vs Alexander Volkanovski (UFC lightweight championship)
• Co-Main: Kamaru Usman vs Khamzat Chimaev (Middleweight bout)
• Magomed Ankalaev vs Johnny Walker (Light heavyweight bout)
• Ikram Aliskerov vs Warlley Alves (Middleweight bout)
• Said Nurmagomedov vs Muin Gafurov (Bantamweight bout)

Prelims — 10 a.m. ET

• Tim Elliott vs Muhammad Mokaev (Flyweight bout)
• Mohammad Yahya vs Trevor Peek (Lightweight bout)
• Javid Basharat vs Victor Henry (Bantamweight bout)
• Abu Azaitar vs Sedriques Dumas (Middleweight bout)
• Mike Breeden vs Anshul Jubli (Lightweight bout)
• Nathaniel Wood vs Muhammad Naimov (Featherweight bout)
• Viktoriia Dudakova vs Jinh Yu Frey (Women's strawweight bout)
• Shara Magomedov vs Bruno Silva (Middleweight bout)

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