McGregor vs. Poirier Live Stream: How to watch UFC 257 fights tonight in United States
- Here's how to watch the official UFC 257 live stream

Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier happens tonight (Saturday, Jan. 23) and the only way to watch it live is on ESPN+ PPV in the United States.
McGregor hasn’t fought since he defeated Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone in just 40 seconds in January last year. The Irishman looked spectacular on the night and was primed for a big 2020 before COVID-19 interrupted his plans. But now, he returns and will face tough competition in Dustin Poirier.
Poirier is a renowned UFC lightweight who has cemented his status as one of the best in the division besides reigning champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. With wins against Justin Gaethje, Max Holloway, Dan Hooker, Anthony Pettis, Eddie Alvarez, and more, Poirier has gained the respect of hardcore UFC fans who have come to appreciate his exciting, yet technical fighting style.

When is Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier?
- Date:Â Saturday, January 23
- Time:Â 11:50 pm – 12:30am (ET)
Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier start time is around midnight. Most UFC PPV main event bouts commence shortly after midnight but it ultimately depends on the speed of the earlier fights.
- UFC 257 Main Event start time: 12 – 12:30 am (ET) (BUY PPV)
- UFC 257 Main Card start time: 10:00 pm (ET) (BUY PPV)
- UFC 257 Prelims start time: 8:00Â pm (ET)
- UFC 257 Early Prelims start time: 7:00 pm (ET)
How much does UFC 257 cost?
Existing
- Visit the ESPN website
- Follow the on-page instructions to log in and access the order page
- Log in and click “Get Now”
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your order
New
- Visit the ESPN website
- Choose UFC 257 &
ESPN + Bundle - Click “Get Now”
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your order
How to watch Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier on ESPN Plus?
Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier is only on
There are three simple steps to take before watching Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier and the UFC 257 fight card tonight.
- Purchase an ESPN+ subscription
- Purchase the UFC 257 pay-per-view event
- Stream the live fights or replay to a supported device
The best way to watch live UFC fights is on your TV. You can stream UFC 257 to your TV using a Smart TV, Roku, Chromecast, Amazon FireTV, Apple tvOS, or game console including Playstation or Xbox. Alternatively, you can watch the live fights on your mobile device, desktop browser, or laptop.
Either way, we recommend ordering UFC 257 early and testing your setup before the live fights commence!
How do I stream UFC fights on ESPN Plus?
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Is there a UFC 257 live stream?
Yes,
Conor McGregor record and bio
- Nationality: Irish
- Born: July 17, 1988 (age 32)
- Height: 5’9″
- Reach: 74″
- Total fights: 26
- Record: 22-4 (19 knockouts, 1 submission, 1 decision)
Dustin Poirier record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: January 19, 1989 (age 32)
- Height: 5’9″
- Reach: 72″
- Total fights: 33
- Record: 26-6, 1 NC (12 knockouts, 7 submissions, 7 decisions)
UFC 257 Fight Card
Saturday, January 23 – Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
Main Card – 10:00 pm (ET) on ESPN+ PPV
- Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor
- Dan Hooker vs. Michael Chandler
- Jessica Eye vs. Joanne Calderwood
- Andrew Sanchez vs. Makhmud Muradov
- Marina Rodriguez vs. Amanda Ribas
Prelims – 8:00 pm (ET) on ESPN+
- Arman Tsarukyan vs. Matt Frevola
- Brad Tavares vs. Antonio Carlos Junior
- Julianna Pena vs. Sara McMann
- Khalil Rountree Jr vs. Marcin Prachnio
Early Prelims – 7:00 pm (ET) on ESPN+
- Movsar Evloev vs. Nik Lentz
- Amir Albazi vs. Zhalgas Zhumagulov