How to Watch UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev — Complete Viewing Guide

The fight world turns its eyes to Chicago on Saturday, August 16, 2025, as UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev brings one of the most high-stakes middleweight showdowns of the year. Reigning champion Dricus du Plessis defends his title against the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev at the iconic United Center. With a card stacked full of established stars and rising prospects, this is a not-to-be-missed event for fight fans across the globe.

Whether you’re planning to catch it live in the U.S. or stream it from another region, here’s your all-in-one guide to every match, start time, and viewing platform so you don’t miss a moment of the action.

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Event Details

Date & Venue: Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the United Center, Chicago. Gates open at 5:00 PM local time.
Main Event: Middleweight title fight – Dricus du Plessis (c) vs. Khamzat Chimaev
UK Times: Early prelims start at 11:00 PM BST, with the main card kicking off around 3:00 AM BST on Sunday.

How to Watch

United States:

Early Prelims (~6:00 PM ET): ESPN+, Disney+, UFC Fight Pass
Prelims (~8:00 PM ET): ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+
Main Card (~10:00 PM ET): ESPN+ Pay-Per-View (approx. $79.99)

United Kingdom:

Live on TNT Sports
Streaming available via TNT app or Discovery+

India:

Broadcast on Sony Ten channels
Streaming on UFC Fight Pass

Full Fight Card

Main Card

Dricus du Plessis (c) vs. Khamzat Chimaev – Middleweight Title
Lerone Murphy vs. Aaron Pico – Featherweight
Geoff Neal vs. Carlos Prates – Welterweight
Jared Cannonier vs. Michael “Venom” Page – Middleweight
Tim Elliott vs. Kai Asakura – Flyweight

Preliminary Card

Bobby Green vs. Diego Ferreira – Lightweight
Gerald Meerschaert vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk – Middleweight
Jessica Andrade vs. Loopy Godinez – Women’s Strawweight
Chase Hooper vs. Alexander Hernandez – Lightweight
Edson Barboza vs. Drakkar Klose – Lightweight
Bryan Battle vs. Nursulton Ruziboev – Middleweight
Karine Silva vs. Dione Barbosa – Women’s Flyweight