Short answer: far fewer events are pay-per-view than two years ago. In the US, UFC and WWE's big shows have both moved into ordinary subscriptions, Paramount+ and ESPN Unlimited respectively, and Netflix streams its big fights at no extra cost. What still charges per event is mostly boxing (on DAZN and Prime Video) and AEW (on HBO Max). All of it is bought inside an app on your streaming box, not from a channel list, and the catch is that most PPVs also require a base subscription to the platform selling them.
At a glance
Pay-per-view in the US, 2026
| No longer PPV | UFC, WWE premium live events |
| Still PPV | Major boxing, AEW |
| Typical price | About $40 (AEW) to $80 (big boxing) |
| Where you buy | Inside the rights holder's app |
| Watch out for | "All PPVs included" IPTV offers |
Why PPV is shrinking
For decades, pay-per-view was how the biggest combat and wrestling events made money. You ordered through your cable box or a website, paid $60 to $80, and watched once.
Streaming services have changed the maths. Paramount, ESPN and Netflix want events that bring in and keep monthly subscribers, and they've paid rights holders enough to drop the per-event fee. The result, in 2026:
UFC numbered events are included in Paramount+ in the US, under a seven-year deal that started in January.
WWE premium live events, including WrestleMania, stream in ESPN Unlimited in the US.
Netflix has hosted some of the most-watched fights of recent years at no extra charge.
That leaves a smaller but still expensive set of events that charge per view, almost all of them in boxing and in AEW wrestling.
Event by event: who charges what
US arrangements, checked September 2026. Other countries differ.
| Event type | Where to watch | Extra per-event fee? |
|---|---|---|
| UFC numbered events | Paramount+ (some on CBS) | No |
| WWE premium live events | ESPN Unlimited | No |
| Netflix fights and specials | Netflix | No |
| Zuffa Boxing | Paramount+ | No |
| Major DAZN boxing | DAZN | Often, about $50 to $80 (or DAZN Ultimate) |
| Premier Boxing Champions | Prime Video | For big cards, about $60 to $80 |
| AEW pay-per-views | HBO Max, plus other PPV platforms | Yes, about $40 |
| Smaller promotions | TrillerTV and similar | Often, about $20 to $40 |
Combat sports
UFC: no PPV in the US. Everything is on Paramount+, from about $8 a month. Outside the US it varies: some countries still sell big cards separately. Our UFC on IPTV guide covers the details.
Boxing: the main remaining home of PPV. DAZN sells the most, and offers an Ultimate tier, around $45 a month on an annual plan, that bundles its PPVs. Prime Video sells Premier Boxing Champions cards. For prices and the maths on DAZN Ultimate, see boxing PPV on IPTV.
Other MMA and kickboxing: smaller organisations mostly stream through their own apps or through services such as TrillerTV, with modest per-event prices.
Wrestling
WWE: weekly shows are split between Netflix, which has Raw, and USA Network, which has SmackDown. The premium live events that used to be PPVs, WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble and the rest, are now inside ESPN Unlimited in the US, at $31.99 a month. Outside the US, Netflix carries most WWE programming including the big events.
AEW: weekly shows stream on HBO Max, and AEW's pay-per-views can be bought through HBO Max in the US, typically around $40 each. They're also sold through other PPV platforms. Outside the US, AEW's own service bundles its events at a much lower annual price.
A US fan following both promotions with every big event is paying for Netflix, ESPN Unlimited, HBO Max and a way to watch USA Network, plus AEW's PPVs. It's worth deciding which events you genuinely watch live.
How buying a PPV works now
The cable-box "order now" button still exists with some traditional providers, but most PPVs are now sold inside streaming apps.
A base subscription is usually required. A DAZN PPV needs an active DAZN plan. An AEW PPV bought through HBO Max needs an HBO Max subscription. A Prime Video PPV needs a Prime membership. Budget for both.
Buy on the web, not the TV. Some TV platforms restrict in-app purchases or make them awkward with a remote. Buying on the service's website with the same login, then opening the TV app, is usually easier.
Check the replay window. Most PPVs can be rewatched for a period after the event. The length varies by seller.
Buy early. Payment systems and sign-ins are busiest in the 30 minutes before a main event. Buying in the afternoon avoids failed transactions.
Getting it on the big screen
Every service in the table has apps on Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, Google TV, Android TV, games consoles and most current smart TVs.
Test the app before the event. Older smart TVs sometimes lose support for an app. Open it, sign in and play something the day before.
Mind the device limit. PPVs are tied to your account, and each service caps simultaneous streams. Watching on two televisions in different houses may not work. See simultaneous streams explained.
Use a wired connection if possible, and restart the device beforehand. Big live events are the most demanding thing a home network does all year.
The "all PPVs included" problem
Some IPTV subscriptions advertise every PPV for a small monthly fee. Given the prices above, it's easy to see the appeal, and equally easy to see why it can't be licensed: no rights holder sells its events that way.
The risks are practical, not theoretical. Rights holders monitor big events closely and unlicensed streams are frequently cut mid-event. Sellers disappear with prepaid subscriptions. Payment details go to businesses with no accountability. And in many countries, paying for unlicensed streams exposes the viewer, not only the seller, to legal risk.
It's also increasingly unnecessary. In the US, the two biggest former PPV franchises, UFC and WWE, are now inside subscriptions costing $8 to $32 a month. Our guide to spotting an IPTV scam lists the warning signs.
Quick answers
Is UFC still pay-per-view? Not in the US. Every UFC event is included in Paramount+. Some other countries still charge for certain cards.
Are WWE events still pay-per-view? Not in the US. WWE's premium live events, including WrestleMania, are included in ESPN Unlimited. Outside the US, most are on Netflix.
How much is an AEW PPV? Around $40 each in the US, typically bought through HBO Max, which also requires an HBO Max subscription.
Which events are still PPV in 2026? Mainly major boxing cards on DAZN and Prime Video, AEW events, and some smaller promotions.
Do I need a subscription to buy a PPV? Usually. DAZN, HBO Max and Prime Video all require an active subscription or membership alongside the PPV.
Can I watch a PPV on Fire TV or Roku? Yes. All the major PPV sellers have apps on both. It's often easier to buy on the web and then sign in on the TV.
Are IPTV services with "all PPVs included" legal? No. They aren't licensed to show those events and carry reliability, security and legal risks.
Which events are pay-per-view, and at what price, depends on rights deals that change often and differ between countries. Check the official event page before buying. Checked September 2026.