CHICAGO — UFC 319: Du Plessis vs. Chimaev will take place today at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, and you can watch the prelims for free on multiple streaming services.
The UFC 319 early prelims will broadcast live on ESPN2 and stream live on ESPN Plus beginning at 6 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Central). The prelims will begin at 8 p.m. Eastern (7 p.m. Central) on ESPN and stream live on ESPN Plus
How do I watch UFC 319 prelims for free?
Catch all the early action of UFC 319 by utilizing a free trial from DIRECTV, which also offers $30 off your first month.
FuboTV has $30 off your first month and Sling TV is another great streaming option.
You can get a subscription to ESPN Plus for $11.99 per month. Another option is to sign up for an annual subscription for $119.99, which saves about 17% off compared to the monthly route.
| Streaming service | Monthly Price | Free trial | Length | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV | $74.99 | Yes | 5-day | $30 off first month |
| FuboTV | $84.99 | Yes | 5-day | $20-25 off first month |
| Sling TV | $45.99 | No | N/A | No |
| ESPN Plus | $11.99 | No | N/A | No |
You don’t need to see the main card to settle in for a full night of fighting. The prelims are stacked with seven intriguing matchups across the board.
Who is fighting in the prelims for UFC 319?
- Middleweight: Gerald Meershaert vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk
- Middleweight: Baysangur vs. Eric Nolan
- Strawweight: Jessica Andrade vs. Loopy Godinez
- Lightweight: Chase Hooper vs. Alexander Hernandez
Who is fighting in the early prelims for UFC 319?
- Lightweight: Edson Barboza vs. Drakkar Klose
- Flyweight: Karine Silva vs. Dione Barbosa
- Flyweight: Alibi Idiris vs. Joseph Morales
Odds courtesy of DraftKings
Here’s more information on how to watch UFC 319 prelims on TV and streaming services:
What: UFC 319: DuPlessis vs. Chimaev prelims
When: Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025
Time: 6 p.m. Eastern (5 p.m. Central)
Where: United Center | Chicago, Ill.
Channel: ESPN and ESPN2
Best Streaming Options: FuboTV ($30 off first month), DIRECTV (free trial and $30 off first month), Sling TV, and ESPN Plus
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