There is no pay-per-view fee for fight fans to watch UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloe. Instead, viewers just need a subscription to Paramount+, something that can cost as little as $8.99 up front with the Paramount+ Essential plan.
The Paramount+ Essential plan costs $8.99 a month or $89.99 a year, and gets U.S. viewers all events on the UFC schedule with no pay-per-view purchases required. The Paramount+ Premium plan, meanwhile, costs $13.99 a month or $139.99 annually, and includes everything the Paramount+ Essential plan offers, including all the UFC action you can handle, plus even more shows, movies, and live sports.
Either way, after you’ve subscribed to Paramount+, there are no additional fees needed to watch UFC 333. Not only that, once the event is over, you can stream it all on demand – once again, all the UFC 333 access is baked into your Paramount+ subscription.
Key facts
- Event: UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
- Location: Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Main event: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Movsar Evloev
- Main card start time: 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT
- Streaming: Paramount+
- Subscription cost: Plans start at $8.99 a month
- Pay-per-view: None
How much does UFC 333 cost to watch on Paramount+?
The answer to “How much does UFC 333 cost to watch on Paramount+?” depends on your answer to this question, “Are you currently a Paramount+ subscriber?” If your answer is yes, there is no cost to watch UFC 333. Live and on-demand access to the full fight card is included with your monthly or annual subscription. Or to put it another way: For Paramount+ subscribers, UFC 333 is free with your subscription.
If you are not presently a Paramount+ subscriber, then you’ll need to get started with a plan to watch UFC 333. There are two plans to choose from: Paramount+ Essential, which costs $8.99 a month (or $89.99 for an annual subscription); and, Paramount+ Premium, which costs $13.99 a month (or $139.99 for an annual subscription). Check out the Paramount+ Help Center for more info on plans and pricing.
Is UFC 333 a pay-per-view event?
No, UFC 333 is not a pay-per-view event, as there is no additional fee required beyond a Paramount+ subscription, to either the Paramount+ Essential or Paramount+ Premium plan.
While pay-per-view purchases historically were required to watch UFC events, all that changed this year when Paramount+ became the new home of UFC.
Which Paramount+ plan do you need to watch UFC 333?
To watch UFC 333, you can sign up for any Paramount+ plan, either the Paramount+ Essential plan or the Paramount+ Premium plan. The Paramount+ Essential plan ($8.99/month or $89.99/annual) is cheaper than the Paramount+ Premium plan ($13.99/month or $139.99/annual), but it gets the U.S.-based UFC fan the same live and on-demand access to all UFC numbered events and all UFC Fight Night events on the 2026 calendar that the Premium plan does. At the same time, the pricier Paramount+ Premium plan does have its benefits: The top-tier plan, for instance, allows you to stream your live, local CBS station, giving you access to live CBS Sports coverage of college football, college basketball, and more.
Regardless, both the Paramount+ Essential and Paramount+ Premium plans give fans the ability to watch replays of fights on demand.
How to watch UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev live
You can watch UFC: UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev live on Paramount+ on Saturday, Oct. 24 The main card, headlined by featherweight title bout pitting the champ Alexander Volkanovski against No. 1 contender Movsar Evloev, starts at 2 PM ET. The event streams live and on demand for subscribers. There is no pay-per-view.
FAQs
Can I watch UFC 333 for free?
No, you can’t watch UFC 333 for free. A subscription to one of the two Paramount+ plans is required to watch.
Do I need Paramount+ Premium to watch UFC 333?
No, you don’t need a Paramount+ subscription to the Paramount+ Premium plan ($13.99/month or $139.99/annual) to watch UFC 333, though it will do the job just fine. If you prefer, you can opt for a subscription to the less-expensive Paramount+ Essential plan ($8.99/month or $89.99/annual). Either option – the Paramount+ Premium plan or the Paramount+ Essential plan – will get you all the action from the Octagon®.
Can I watch UFC 333 without cable?
Yes, you can watch UFC 333 without cable. All you need to watch the full fight card is a subscription to Paramount+, which is the only place the fights will be streamed in the US.
Is UFC 333 included with a regular Paramount+ subscription?
Yes, the Paramount+ Essential plan includes UFC 333, and all UFC fights across the 2026 slate.
Can I watch UFC 333 on demand after the event?
Yes, you can watch UFC 333 on demand after the fight. Full replays and highlights of UFC fights are always available to view on Paramount+ shortly after events conclude.
What time does UFC 333 start on Paramount+?
The UFC 333 main card starts at 2 PM ET on Paramount+, with the prelims starting at 12 PM ET, and the early prelims starting at 10 AM ET.
