No, you don’t need to make a pay-per-view purchase to watch UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev. The fight — and all of the undercards on the night — are included with your subscription to Paramount+.
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski (28-4-0) will defend his title against Movsar Evloev, who boasts a 20-0-0 record. The main card will begin at 2 PM ET Saturday, Oct. 24 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Is UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev a pay-per-view event?
No, UFC 333 is not a pay-per-view event. Viewers with a Paramount+ subscription are all set to watch the fights, at no additional cost.
Why is UFC 333 not pay-per-view?
UFC 333 is not pay-per-view because when Paramount+ became the U.S. home of UFC this year, signature UFC events shifted to the streaming model. For any numbered fight (or UFC Fight Night), a Paramount+ subscription is all you need to watch – with no additional fees needed. The subscription covers fight nights as well.
Do you need a Paramount+ subscription to watch UFC 333?
Yes, watching UFC 333 requires a Paramount+ subscription. You can watch the full fight card with either a subscription to the Paramount+ Essential plan or the Paramount+ Premium plan. There is no additional cost or fee to watch.
How much does it cost to watch UFC 333?
Here’s what you need to know about the two Paramount+ subscription plans:
Paramount+ Essential plan
- Price: $8.99/month* or $89.99/year*
- Ads or no ads? Ads
- What you get: Everything on the 2026 UFC schedule, including UFC 333, live and on demand, plus access to hundreds more fights via the UFC Collection. You also get on-demand access to 40,000 episodes and movies, including hit CBS shows, Paramount+ original series, and select SHOWTIME® titles, as well as additional live sports, including Zuffa Boxing, UEFA Champions League soccer matches, and NFL on CBS football games**.
Paramount+ Premium plan
- Price: $13.99/month* or $139.99/year*
- Ads or no ads? No ads***
- What you get: Everything the Paramount+ Essential plan offers, including UFC 333, plus access to your local, live CBS station (which gets you live CBS sports like PGA Tour golf and college football), all SHOWTIME® shows and movies on the service – and more.
*Plus applicable taxes. Prices current as of publication.
**Please note that the Paramount+ Essential plan does not include your local live CBS station. NFL games vary by market. Please check your local listings.
***Plans include trailers & sponsorship (or similar). Live TV has ads and is subject to availability.
How to watch UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev live
You can watch UFC 333: UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev live on Saturday, Oct. 24, with a Paramount+ subscription. There is no pay-per-view.
The main card stars at 2 PM ET on Saturday, and the fights are also available to stream on demand shortly after they finish.
For more info, get our full viewing guide for UFC 333.
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Can I watch UFC 333 without paying for pay-per-view?
Yes, you can watch UFC 333 without paying a pay-per view fee. In the UFC on Paramount+ era, all UFC numbered events and UFC Fight Nights stream live and on demand for subscribers with no additional costs or pay-per-view.
Is UFC 333 included with Paramount+ Essential?
Yes, UFC 333 – and the entire 2026 UFC schedule – is included with a Paramount+ Essential plan. And, yes, if you were wondering, you can also watch UFC 333 with a subscription to the Paramount+ Premium plan.
Do I need Paramount+ Premium to watch Volkanovski vs. Evloev?
No, you don’t need a Paramount+ Premium plan to watch Volkanovski vs. Evloev, though a subscription to the plan will work perfectly fine. UFC 333 streams live and on demand to all Paramount+ subscribers, to those with either the Paramount+ Premium plan or the Paramount+ Essential plan.
Can I watch UFC 333 for free?
No, you can’t watch UFC 333 for free. A Paramount+ subscription is required to watch the event live and on demand. Plans start at just $8.99 per month.
Can I watch UFC 333 without cable?
Yes, you can watch UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev without cable. The full fight card streams on Paramount+ with a subscription. Subscribers can access the fight on their device or screen via the Paramount+ app or ParamountPlus.com, no cable required.
Will UFC 333 be available to replay on Paramount+?
Yes, replays and highlights of UFC fights are always available to view on Paramount+ shortly after their conclusion.
