- Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez go head to head to unify the featherweight title on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- The main card of UFC 290 starts at 10:00 PM (ET)/ 3:00 AM (BST).
- The PPV bout is exclusive to ESPN+ in the U.S. and on BT Sport in the U.K.
If you’re not in either of these regions, you can use a VPN to connect to a server and overcome geo-blocking restrictions.
Just follow these steps:
Likewise, you can connect to a U.K. server and watch with BT Sport Box Office. Some UFC fans have used free sports streaming sites to watch big fights in the past, however, if you want to use a premium streaming service to watch UFC 290 from anywhere, keep reading to find out how!
We’re getting ready for UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Australia’s Alexander Volkanovski will take on Yair Rodriguez from Mexico to unify the featherweight championship.
There’s even more action to keep an eye out for during International Fight Week, too, with a flyweight title bout between Brandon Moreno and Alexandre Pantoja — their third matchup.
The early prelims are set to begin at 6:00 PM (EST)/ 11:00 PM (BST), with the main card due to start at 10:00 PM (EST)/ 3:00 AM (BST). There’s plenty of action in between with fan favorites as well.
UFC PPV broadcasts are restricted to specific regions with geo-blocking. Luckily though, our team has tuned into previous UFC PPV fights from different locations around the world with the help of a VPN.
Need to tune into UFC 290 from abroad? We’ll walk you through it below!
How to Watch UFC 290 Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez Online From Anywhere
UFC 290 will be streaming on ESPN+ in the United States. Unfortunately, if you’re traveling and find yourself outside of U.S. borders, you won’t be able to access the stream — even if you’ve already paid for the event! That’s because geo-blocking restrictions will prevent you from accessing ESPN+ unless you’re within the United States.
You’ll need an American IP address if you want to tune into the Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez fight this Saturday. The good news is that you can use a virtual private network (VPN) to change your IP address to one in another country with the click of a button.
Our team has been able to tune into ESPN+ from all over the world by using a VPN. Simply hook your VPN up to any server that’s located in the USA to spoof your device’s location and watch UFC 290 from anywhere. We’ll give you a quick guide through the process below.
Step-by-step guide: Stream UFC 290 Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez with a VPN
- Choose Surfshark VPN. We’ve spent the first half of the year testing out different VPNs, but Surfshark has always been a top choice for us. With fast and reliable servers in the U.S., you’ll have no trouble accessing ESPN+ from anywhere in the world. Other servers in the U.K., Australia, and Europe will get you connected to home services successfully too.
- Install the app on your favorite device. Whether you want to stream the fight on Mac, Windows, iOS, or Android, you can find an app on any platform — just look for it on the relevant app store or through the Surfshark website.
- Create your account. Simply follow the on-screen instructions and use your credentials to log in.
- Connect to a VPN server in the U.S.
- Head over to ESPN+ to watch Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez.
UFC 290 Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez: Alternative Streams
There are alternative streaming options for UFC 290! However, our team has not been able to sign up for foreign broadcasters to skip the PPV. Most streaming options ask for a local form of payment or other identifying information, like an address or phone number.
If you already have an account with the streaming service, just make sure to connect your VPN to the relevant country’s server. This allows you to bypass geo-blocking restrictions and gain access to the stream seamlessly.
Here are some other ways to watch UFC 290.
| Country | Main Event Broadcaster | PPV? |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ESPN+ | Yes |
| United Kingdom | BT Sport Box Office | Yes |
| Australia | Main Event on Foxtel, Main Event on Kayo, Spark Sport, UFC Fight Pass PPV | Yes |
| New Zealand | Sky Sports Arena, Sky Sports NOW, UFC Fight Pass PPV | Yes |
| Canada | Rogers, Shaw, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, UFC Fight Pass PPV | Yes |
| Switzerland | UFC Fight Pass | No |
| Brazil | UFC Fight Pass | No |
| Middle East/North Africa | UFC Arabia | Yes |
| Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Macau, Mongolia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, East Timor) | FOX Sports | No |
| Other countries | UFC Fight Pass | Markets vary |
UFC 290 Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez: Fight Card
The UFC 290 event will start at 6:00 PM (EST)/11:00 PM (BST) on Saturday, July 8, 2023. The main card is set to start at 10:00 PM (EST)/3:00 AM (BST).
Check out the full UFC 290 main card below.
| Fighters | Division |
|---|---|
| Alexander Volkanovski vs. Yair Rodriguez | Featherweight Title Bout |
| Brandon Morneo vs. Alexandre Pantoja | Flyweight Title Bout |
| Robert Whittaker vs. Dricus Du Plessis | Middleweight Bout |
| Jalin Turner vs. Dan Hooker | Lightweight Bout |
| Bo Nickal vs. Tresean Gore | Middleweight Bout |
What to Expect for UFC 290 Volkanovski vs. Rodriguez
T-Mobile Arena is already buzzing with excitement ahead of this Saturday’s UFC 290 event! Alexander Volkanovski is currently the favorite to unify the featherweight title. The Australian (25-2) is just returning from a loss to lightweight champion Islam Makhachev in February after moving up in weight and trying to nab a double championship. Amazingly, that’s Volkanovski’s first defeat in 23 fights across a decade! His current run of form leaves him tied at the top of the ESPN pound-for-pound men’s MMA rankings.
Mexico’s Yair Rodriguez is just as tough of an opponent, though. Rodriguez (15-3, 1 NC) is on a hot streak at the moment, and he has just one loss in his last six fights. The Mexican won the interim championship and shot to unify in February against Josh Emmett, and he’s currently number 3 in the ESPN men’s featherweight rankings — only ranking behind Volkanovski and former champion Max Holloway.
Caesar’s Sportsbook has Volkanovski as a -440 favorite, while Rodriguez wears the dog collar at +340.
Flyweight Title Bout: Moreno vs. Pantoja 3
There’s another title up for grabs this Saturday during International Fight Week, too — Brandon Moreno is eager to defend his title against Alexandre Pantoja. Moreno (21-6-2) is a two-time champion who currently ranks in 9th place for ESPN’s pound-for-pound ranking.
Pantajo (25-5) is ranked number 4 in the flyweight rankings. He’s also got two victories over Moreno. You might think that it makes him the favorite this Saturday, but his last fight was over a year ago. Bookmakers have Moreno at about a -200 favorite and Pantajo around +160 underdog.
Who’s taking the flyweight title? We’ll find out on Saturday evening!
