Where to Watch UFC Fight Night 257 (Walker vs. Zhang): Streaming Platforms & TV Coverage

When UFC Fight Night 257: Walker vs. Zhang goes live, tapmad ensures you're across every punch, leg kick, and finish—no matter where you are. Here's your complete global viewing guide.

United States: ESPN+

• ESPN+ remains UFC’s exclusive streaming partner in the U.S. for all Fight Night cards. A $11.99/month subscription covers access to both prelims and the main card of Fight Night 257.
   
• Event Timing (ET):
   
  • Prelims start ~3:00 AM ET
     
  • Main Card begins ~6:00 AM ET
     
• ESPN’s deal wraps up soon, with UFC content transitioning to Paramount+ early 2026 under a historic $7.7 billion agreement.

Pakistan

• For Pakistan and surrounding regions, accessing ESPN+ may require international methods—tapmad will guide you through proxy or bundle solutions to make sure you view seamlessly.

UK & Ireland: TNT Sports / Discovery+

• TNT Sports broadcasters (formerly BT Sport) carry the live UFC coverage.
   
• Stream it via Discovery+ Premium or TV packages via Sky / Virgin Media.
   
• For international fans, UFC Fight Pass offers fight libraries and extended access.

Australia & New Zealand

• Regional coverage often comes via local sports networks.
   
• UFC Fight Pass is your fallback for prelims, archives, and exclusive content.

Japan & Asia-Pacific (DAZN Zones)

• In select Asian markets, DAZN provides UFC Fight Night streaming.

Japan (Dedicated): U-Next

• U-Next exclusively streams all UFC content—including numbered fight cards and Fight Nights—in Japan.

Middle East & North Africa (MENA)

• OSN Sports channels (Action 2 / Fight Network) often carry UFC events in English or Arabic.

Global Coverage

• UFC Fight Pass remains the most universal service, offering live streams for fight nights and numbered UFC events in over 200 countries.
   

Access Table Snapshot

Region	Main Platform(s)	Notes
USA	ESPN+	Subscription-based
Pakistan	tapmad	Regional broadcast + streaming
UK & Ireland	TNT Sports (via Discovery+)	Paid subscription
Australia / NZ	Local networks / Fight Pass	Streaming access
DAZN Regions (Asia)	DAZN	Subscription-based
Japan	U-Next	Exclusive UFC streaming
MENA	OSN Sports / OSN Fight Network	Cable + streaming availability

 

The Future of UFC Streaming: Paramount+ Era

Starting in early 2026, UFC will shift its fight library and live event streaming exclusively to Paramount+, phasing out PPV and consolidating access under a single, affordable subscription. Occasional events will simulcast on CBS, making access more unified and fan-friendly.

For tapmad’s audience, this launches a new era—unified streaming worldwide and no more surprise paywalls.

Summary & tapmad Recommendations

• tapmad users in Pakistan can easily live stream this event without the need for VPN.
   
• For trustable tips during the event, follow tapmad’s coverage—kickoff time reminders, local stream links, and post-fight analysis.