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The UFC is returning to New York’s Madison Square Garden this weekend with UFC 309. At the top of the card is a heavyweight title defense by Jon Jones — arguably the pound-for-pound GOAT in UFC’s history — against former two-time champion Stipe Miocic. We’ll also see Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler in a co-main fight, and Bo Nickal vs. Paul Craig in a middleweight clash.
How to Watch UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic
If you’re looking to watch UFC 309 this weekend, read on. Below are two ways to stream Jones vs. Miocic, including how to watch the fight with ESPN+ and how to livestream UFC 309 for less with a VPN.
How to Watch UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic With ESPN+
The most straightforward way to watch UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic is with ESPN+, which holds exclusive broadcasting rights for UFC in the U.S. You can access the event as an ESPN+ PPV for $79.99, but an ESPN+ subscription is required to make the purchase.
Don’t have an ESPN+ subscription? There are a few ways to sign up. You can choose a monthly plan for $11.99 or an annual plan for $119.99. A more cost-effective option for new subscribers to watch Jones vs. Miocic is the UFC PPV + ESPN+ annual bundle. This includes the fight and a year of ESPN+ for $134.98, saving you $54 compared to buying them separately.
Alternatively, you can get ESPN+ as part of the Disney Bundle Trio, which includes Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu (on-demand). The ad-supported plan costs $16.99 per month, and the ad-free plan is $26.99 per month.
How to Watch UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic With a VPN
UFC PPVs can be expensive in the U.S., but there’s a way to watch UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic without paying for the PPV. You can do this by using a VPN to stream the fight on the UK’s BT Sport. Normally unavailable to U.S. viewers, BT Sport can be accessed through a VPN, allowing you to catch UFC 309 without paying for the PPV.
Unlike ESPN+, BT Sport provides UFC livestreams without additional PPV fees; you only pay the subscription rate, which is £29.99 per month (around $39). After signing up, you’ll be able to stream Jones vs. Miocic online without the extra PPV charge. If you don’t have a VPN, we suggest ExpressVPN for fast, secure browsing from servers all over the world.
UFC 309: Jones vs. Miocic Date, Start Time
UFC 309 is going down on Saturday, Nov. 16 with prelims at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The main card follows at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
Jones vs. Miocic Odds
Even though Jones hasn’t fought since March of 2023, he’s still the heavy favorite to take down Miocic tonight. Vegas currently has the Rochester native as a -700 favorite against Miocic’s +440.