DAZN vs IPTV: Which is Better for Boxing & MMA in 2026?

DAZN: The Combat Sports Streaming Platform

DAZN has positioned itself as the home of boxing and combat sports, but at £19.99/month (or £224.99/year), it's a significant investment. This guide compares DAZN with IPTV alternatives for UK combat sports fans.

DAZN Pricing & Content

Pricing

• Monthly: £19.99/month
• Annual: £224.99/year (saves £14.89)
• PPV events: Additional £19.99 per event

Combat Sports Coverage

• Boxing: Matchroom Boxing, Golden Boy, GGG Promotions
• MMA: Bellator, PFL (Professional Fighters League)
• Other: Bare-knuckle boxing, kickboxing

What DAZN Doesn't Include

• UFC: Not on DAZN (TNT Sports in UK)
• Top Rank Boxing: Not on DAZN
• Showtime Boxing: Not on DAZN
• Major PPV fights: Often require additional £19.99 payment

Other Sports on DAZN

• NFL (limited games)
• MLB (baseball)
• Darts (PDC events)
• Snooker (selected)
• Women's football

PremLeaguePass Combat Sports Coverage

Pricing

• Monthly: £15/month
• Annual: £120/year

Combat Sports Coverage

• UFC: All Fight Nights + PPV events (no extra cost)
• Boxing: Major fights from all promotions
• Bellator: All events
• ONE Championship: All events
• PFL: All events

Additional Sports Included

• Premier League: All 380 matches
• Champions League: All matches
• NFL, NBA, NHL: All games
• Formula 1: All races
• 25,000+ channels: Comprehensive coverage

Direct Comparison

| Feature | DAZN | PremLeaguePass | |---------|------|----------------| | Monthly Cost | £19.99 | £15 | | Annual Cost | £224.99 | £120 | | UFC | No | Yes (all PPV included) | | Boxing | Matchroom, Golden Boy | All major promotions | | MMA | Bellator, PFL | Bellator, PFL, ONE, UFC | | PPV Events | £19.99 extra | Included | | Football | Limited | All leagues | | 4K Quality | Limited | Yes |

Annual Savings: £104.99/year (before PPV costs)

Scenario Comparisons

Scenario 1: UFC Fan

Needs: Watch all UFC events

DAZN:

• UFC not available on DAZN
• Need TNT Sports (£30.99/month) for Fight Nights
• UFC PPV: £19.95 per event (12 events/year = £239.40)
• Total: £611.28/year

PremLeaguePass:

• All UFC Fight Nights included
• All UFC PPV events included (no extra cost)
• Total: £120/year

Savings: £491.28/year

Scenario 2: Boxing Fan

Needs: Watch major boxing matches

DAZN:

• Monthly: £19.99
• PPV fights: £19.99 each (6 per year = £119.94)
• Total: £359.82/year

PremLeaguePass:

• Monthly: £15
• All boxing included (no PPV charges)
• Total: £120/year

Savings: £239.82/year

Scenario 3: Multi-Sport Fan

Needs: Combat sports + football

DAZN + Sky Sports:

• DAZN: £19.99/month
• Sky Sports: £43/month
• Total: £755.88/year

PremLeaguePass:

• All sports included
• Total: £120/year

Savings: £635.88/year

Content Quality Comparison

DAZN

Pros:

• Official broadcaster
• High-quality production
• Expert commentary
• Pre and post-fight analysis

Cons:

• 1080p maximum (limited 4K)
• Occasional buffering
• App can be buggy
• Limited device support

PremLeaguePass

Pros:

• 4K quality on major events
• Multiple commentary options
• Works on all devices
• Reliable streams

Cons:

• No official production/analysis
• Quality depends on internet connection

Major Boxing Events 2026

Upcoming Fights (Potential)

• Fury vs Usyk Rematch (if scheduled)
• Canelo Alvarez fights
• Anthony Joshua return
• Gervonta Davis title defenses

DAZN: May require PPV payment (£19.99) on top of subscription PremLeaguePass: All included in £15/month subscription

UFC Schedule 2026

Typical UFC Calendar

• 12 PPV events per year (monthly)
• 30+ Fight Night events
• The Ultimate Fighter finale
• International Fight Week

TNT Sports + PPV:

• TNT: £30.99/month (£371.88/year)
• PPV: £19.95 x 12 = £239.40/year
• Total: £611.28/year

PremLeaguePass:

• All included: £120/year
• Savings: £491.28/year

How to Switch from DAZN

Step 1: Test PremLeaguePass

1. Get 24-hour free trial
2. Watch a UFC or boxing event
3. Verify quality

Step 2: Cancel DAZN

1. Log in to DAZN account
2. Go to Account Settings
3. Select "Cancel Subscription"
4. Confirm cancellation
5. Access until end of billing period

Step 3: Set Up PremLeaguePass

1. Choose device
2. Install IPTV app
3. Subscribe to PremLeaguePass
4. Start watching

Beyond Combat Sports

While DAZN focuses on boxing and limited sports, PremLeaguePass offers comprehensive coverage:

Football

• Premier League (all 380 matches)
• Champions League (all matches)
• La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga
• FA Cup, Carabao Cup

American Sports

• NFL (all games)
• NBA (all games)
• NHL (all games)
• MLB (baseball)

Motorsports

• Formula 1 (all races)
• MotoGP (all races)

Other Sports

• Cricket, Rugby, Tennis
• Darts, Snooker
• Golf

Legal Considerations

DAZN: 100% legal, official broadcaster PremLeaguePass: Legal grey area (using IPTV is not illegal in UK)

Important: Make your own informed decision based on your comfort level.

Try Before You Buy

Test PremLeaguePass with a 24-hour free trial:

• Watch a UFC or boxing event
• Test stream quality
• Verify reliability

Get Your Free Trial

Final Verdict

Choose DAZN if:

• You only watch Matchroom Boxing
• You want official coverage with analysis
• You don't watch UFC or other sports
• You're comfortable with £19.99/month + PPV costs

Choose PremLeaguePass if:

• You watch UFC (save £491.28/year)
• You want all boxing promotions
• You watch multiple sports
• You want to avoid PPV charges
• You value better value (£15 vs £19.99)

For most combat sports fans, PremLeaguePass offers far better value than DAZN.

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2. View Pricing Plans
3. Contact Support

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