How to Watch UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal Live Stream – Start Time, Fight Card, Betting Odds

There’s a massive UFC event coming up soon, the UFC 261. The main event will take place between Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal, a pair that previously met not too long ago.

UFC 261 is creating quite the buzz as the pair will face off for the Welterweight title, one that Usman has managed to defend time and time again.

The night will feature another massive fight between Zhang Weili and Rose Namajunas for the Women’s Strawweight title. Valentina Shevchenko and Jessica Andrade are also fighting for the title in the Women’s Flyweight category.

When and Where to Watch UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal?

• Where: VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Jacksonville, Florida, United States
• When: April 24th, 2021
• Early Prelims: 5:45 PM ET
• Prelims: 8 PM ET
• Main Event: 10 PM ET
• Where to Watch: ESPN+, ESPN

The main event is pay-per-view, but the prelims and early prelims can be enjoyed on ESPN and with a UFC Fight Pass. Of course, ESPN+ is also the safe bet as you can purchase the PPV and watch the prelims there as well. UFC 261 will take place on April 24th at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida.

How to Watch UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal?

Keeping up with UFC 261 isn’t going to be difficult as the event will be streamed online via ESPN+. ESPN+ is the only service that allows users to purchase the PPV event, so you’re going to need to have a subscription.

First, you need to know that new subscribers can get UFC 261 and ESPN+ for a full year for as little as $89.99. Taking into consideration that ESPN+ alone costs $59.99 per year, we think this is a great deal.

Otherwise, ESPN+ subscribers can switch from a month-to-month subscription to a yearly one with the same deal or can purchase UFC 261 for $69.99.

Here’s how you can get UFC 261 as a new ESPN+ subscriber:

• You have to start by following our link that helps you visit the UFC 261 & ESPN+ subscription page. 
• There, you have to press the “Get Now” button on the page and wait a few seconds for it all to load.
• Next, you have to set up your account, which requires you to fill in your name, email address, and password. If you have an account with ESPN, you can use that instead to log in.
• Then, you have to make your purchase. You’ll get all the details on your subscription on the page – UFC 261, an exclusive replay window, as well as HD streaming, and a full year of ESPN+, which brings UFC Fight Night events, live matchups, and much more.
• Now it’s time to choose whether you’re paying with your credit card or PayPal. Fill in the details.
• Check the necessary boxes to agree to the Privacy Policy and the Terms of Use then Press the “Buy” button, and you’re done.

Existing ESPN+ subscribers can get UFC 261 for $69.99. Here’s how:

• Visit the ESPN+ page and make sure you’re logged into your account.
• Then, if you have a yearly subscription, you can visit the event page and add UFC 261 to your account.
• Approve your purchase by moving through all the steps, and you’re done!
• If you have a monthly subscription, upgrade to the annual plan and get UFC 261 for $89.98. You can also just buy the PPV event alone for $69.99.

ESPN will stream the prelims, so you can enjoy those over a regular live TV service if you want one. You’ll find ESPN on multiple platforms, including fuboTV, which has a ton of sports networks, Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, and Sling TV in the Orange and Orange + Blue bundles.

More About the Fighters

Kamaru Usman Bio & Record

• Name – Kamaru Usman
• Date of Birth – May 11, 1987
• Nationality – Nigerian
• Nickname – Nigerian Nightmare
• Height – 6’0″
• Weight – 170 LB
• Reach – 76 inches
• Leg Reach – 41 inches
• Total Fights – 19
• Record – 18-1-0

Jorge Masvidal Bio & Record

• Name – Jorge Masvidal
• Date of Birth – November 12, 1984
• Nationality – American
• Nickname – Gamebred
• Height – 5’11″
• Weight – 156 LB
• Reach – 74 inches
• Leg Reach – 39.5 inches
• Total Fights – 49
• Record – 35-14-0

What Are the Odds for UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal?

For this upcoming rematch, online sportsbook Bovada claims Usman is the clear favorite with -400 odds. The underdog, Masvidal, comes in with +300 odds.

If you’re unfamiliar about how this works, we’re going to translate it like so – you need to bet $400 on Usman to make $100 if he wins, but if you bet $100 on Masvidal, and he wins, you win $300. Basically, no one believes Masvidal is going to take home the belt.