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Where to Watch Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC)

Where to Watch Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC)

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) has gained popularity, with its KnuckleMania V event drawing a record-breaking attendance of 17,762 fans, the highest for any combat sports event in modern Philadelphia history. 

Fans are asking one crucial question: where can they watch the action? This guide serves as the definitive roadmap, showing you exactly where and how to watch every BKFC event live, on-demand, and legally, no matter their location.

NXTbets explains how key platforms from the official BKFC app and major streaming partners like DAZN offer what’s free versus what requires a subscription or pay-per-view (PPV) purchase. This guide provides the current baseline for new and returning fans to build a clean viewing plan for every numbered event, Fight Night, and tentpole spectacle like KnuckleMania.

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All the Ways to Watch – Platforms and What They Include

Unlike sports with an exclusive broadcaster, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship uses a multi-platform strategy to maximize its global reach.

The core of the BKFC streaming rests on four pillars: its own dedicated app, a landmark partnership with a global sports streamer, a flexible PPV and subscription partner, and free content on social platforms.

Understanding this structure is the first step.

BKFC App / Bare Knuckle TV (BKFC+)

The BKFC app, also known as Bare Knuckle TV or BKFC+, promotes its own direct-to-consumer platform for its most dedicated followers. You can subscribe to access the majority of monthly live events from around the world.

Missed the action? Worry not, you can catch up anytime. Watch the full replays of past PPV events, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, dive into original series, and hear directly from fighter interviews.

DAZN (Regions Where Available)

DAZN is now a big part of BKFC’s journey, thanks to an exciting three-year global partnership. This makes DAZN one of the official homes for sport, bringing you even more ways to watch and enjoy the action.

TrillerTV (FITE)

TrillerTV, formerly known as FITE TV, is a long-standing partner in the combat sports space and remains a key hub for BKFC content. It operates on a flexible model. You can find the official BKFC channel on the platform. 

YouTube and Social

If you are a new fan and looking to sample for free, then the BKFC YouTube channel is the entry point. The channel offers free content, including live countdown shows, official weigh-ins, full press conferences, and, most importantly, the live preliminary fights for most events. 

Broadcast and Streaming by Region

BKFC’s global expansion is not a one-size-fits-all strategy. It is a highly adaptive, region-specific approach that leverages a mix of international platforms, flexible partners, and local broadcasters. 

The answer to “where to watch” depends almost entirely on your location. Broadcast rights can change.

United States

The BKFC app (BKFC+) is your primary destination for the majority of monthly live events. Major tentpole cards like KnuckleMania are sold as PPVs, and you can purchase the BKFC app (with a subscriber discount), DAZN, and TrillerTV. A select number of premier events are DAZN exclusives, requiring a DAZN subscription for access.

Canada

For Canadian fans, never miss a fight night; the primary viewing routes are the BKFC app and DAZN. DAZN Canada is a key broadcaster and will carry the exclusive events as part of its global partnership with the promotion.

UK and Ireland

Fans in the UK and Ireland, you can enjoy all the BKFC action through the exclusive broadcaster via DAZN. Events held in the UK, such as BKFC 81 in Manchester, are heavily promoted as DAZN exclusives. 

Europe (Major Markets)

We’ve got you covered. In key markets where DAZN has a strong presence, such as Spain, Italy, and Germany, it serves as the primary broadcaster for its slate of exclusive events. 

For countries without a significant DAZN footprint, don’t worry, TrillerTV often fills the gap, offering events on an event-by-event PPV basis or as part of its TrillerTV+ subscription.

Australia and New Zealand

We have a well-established PPV culture for combat sports. Accordingly, major BKFC events are often available as PPV purchases through traditional providers like Foxtel’s MAIN EVENT and the Kayo Sports streaming service. DAZN also carries its exclusive BKFC events. 

Latin America

We are actively expanding BKFC into Latin America, holding events in Mexico and cultivating a growing fan base. The primary viewing options are DAZN in markets where it operates. The global BKFC app or PPV offerings elsewhere. 

The promotion also strikes deals with local broadcasters, such as its partnership with TV Azteca in Mexico, to increase regional penetration.

Asia (Japan, Indonesia & SEA), India

DAZN’s footprint is strong in Japan and Taiwan, making it the go-to platform for BKFC content in those countries. In other parts of Southeast Asia and India, TrillerTV is the more common provider. Mobile streaming is prevalent, so app-based features like data-saver modes can be beneficial.

Africa & Middle East

When BKFC hosts major events in this region, it partners with local streaming services. For the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), STARZPLAY has served as the exclusive broadcaster for specific events. Arabic commentary may be available when a regional partner like STARZPLAY carries an event.

Live vs Replay vs Prelims – What You Actually Get

There are different ways to watch. Punters get the best experience with live streaming, while fans can also enjoy highlights and replays.

Live Event Window

Purchase a live event to access the entire fight card, either through a subscription or as a PPV. Some of the initial fights are often simulcast for free on the official BKFC YouTube channel, offering a “taster” of the action.

Full Replays & Condensed Replays

A key benefit of subscribing to BKFC+, DAZN, or TrillerTV+ is access to full event replays. These are typically posted on the platform within a few hours of the live broadcast’s conclusion. 

For fans watching on a delay, many of these platforms offer spoiler-free links or dedicated sections within their apps, a crucial feature that preserves the viewing experience.

Highlights & Extras

Well, you can keep up with the action without paying for full events. The best free content is available on the official BKFC YouTube channel and other social media pages. 

These platforms are the primary destination for event highlights and fighter interviews, after they have aired.

Devices and How to Watch on Your TV

Getting the stream from the internet to a screen of choice is simple, as BKFC and its partners support a wide array of modern devices.

Native Apps (TV & Sticks)

Streaming devices have dedicated native apps for BKFC, DAZN, and TrillerTV. This includes Roku, Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick, Apple TV, and devices running Android TV or Google TV. 

Do you have smart TVs from manufacturers like Samsung, LG, and Vizio? Also, are these apps available in their respective app stores? Get started, search for “Bare Knuckle TV,” “DAZN,” or “TrillerTV” in the device’s app store, download the app, and log in. 

Mobile and Tablet

And of course, streaming platforms offer apps for both iOS and Android mobile devices, available for download from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. 

Pro-tips for mobile viewing include enabling push notifications for fight-start reminders and using data-saver modes when streaming over a cellular network.

Casting and AirPlay

You want to have a wider viewing experience? Here is a more straightforward way: cast the stream from your mobile device. By tapping the cast or AirPlay icon within the mobile app, the video can be sent to a compatible Chromecast, Apple TV, or smart TV. 

The most common fix for connection issues is to ensure both the mobile device and the casting device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Desktop/Laptop

For a simple big-screen experience, a laptop can be connected directly to a TV using an HDMI cable. You can access all streaming BKFC events via standard web browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

Pricing, PPV, and Trials

The financial models for watching BKFC have made sure fans at different levels of interest are taken care of.

Subscription Tiers

The official BKFC app offers a subscription for $7.99 per month or $49.99 per year, which includes most live events and the whole fight library. DAZN and TrillerTV+ operate on their own subscription models, with pricing that varies based on the user’s region.

Pay-Per-View Events

The promotion’s most significant events are often designated as PPVs and require an additional purchase. These are listed separately on platforms to allow non-subscribers to buy access to a single marquee event. 

The primary benefit for BKFC+ subscribers is that they receive substantial discounts on these PPVs.

Free Trials and Promos

With DAZN, a 7-day free trial is available with the purchase of a PPV event, allowing you to explore its entire combat sports library. 

Similarly, TrillerTV+ often advertises a 7-day free trial for its subscription service, which includes access to its slate of BKFC events. These offers are timely and region-specific; check each platform before signing up. 

Schedule and Time Zones

Don’t miss a game because of time zone confusion. Here are some handy tips to help you stay on track:

Event Cadence

BKFC maintains a busy schedule with several types of events that you don’t want to miss. These include major numbered tentpole events, smaller “Fight Night” cards, and the annual flagship spectacle, KnuckleMania. The definitive source for all upcoming dates and fight cards is the official schedule on watch.bkfc.com.

Local vs Venue Time

We need your attention on the time zone, as it will help to confirm whether an advertised start time is for the event’s local venue or their own time zone. 

Streaming platforms like TrillerTV make it easier by automatically converting and displaying start times in your local time. Plan for main events to begin later than the card’s official start time, as undercard bouts and walkouts can cause delays.

Last Minute Changes

You can experience last-minute changes due to injuries or other unforeseen issues. Get official updates on card changes from the BKFC app, the official event page on watch.bkfc.com, and BKFC’s social media channels.

Geo-Restrictions, Travel, and VPNs

Are you traveling internationally? Here is how to go about Geo-Restrictions and VPNs.

Rights by Country

You might notice you can watch a fight on DAZN in the UK but not with a U.S. account. That’s because BKFC gives broadcast rights to different partners in each country, which leads to geo-blocks. The best way to know where you can watch is by checking the official BKFC event page or your local DAZN/TrillerTV site.

VPN Considerations

Although a VPN can hide your location, streaming services like DAZN don’t allow it and often block it to protect their licensing deals. The safest and easiest way to enjoy the fights is by watching through the official broadcaster in your region.

Account Portability

If you see an error like ‘DAZN isn’t available in this country,’ it simply means your subscription doesn’t work in that region. The best option is to check who the local broadcaster is and watch through them.

Troubleshooting and Stream Quality

Streaming live games sometimes comes with specific challenges, which can be frustrating if you are unable to deal with them.

Buffering/Resolution

Streaming issues like buffering or low resolution are a menace; here are a few quick fixes to try:

  • Check the internet speed using a service like fast.com. 
  • If the speed is low, restart the router and the streaming device. 
  • For the most stable connection, use a wired Ethernet cable instead of Wi-Fi. 
  • Most apps also allow for manual quality selection (e.g., switching from 1080p to 720p), which can improve performance on slower connections.

"Behind Live Delay"

Sometimes the stream may have a slight delay, or latency, of 30-60 seconds, but don’t worry, it is normal for nearly all live streaming platforms. 

If the stream falls behind live, common fixes include closing other applications or devices using bandwidth on the network, switching from Wi-Fi to a wired connection, or trying an alternate platform.

Audio/Commentary

We make sure you enjoy every moment of the fight with clear audio and exciting commentary. From the analyst to the crowd energy, the sound brings the actin to life.

Accessibility, Languages & Captions

You can now stream in your local language, turn on captions or subtitles. Thanks to modern technology.

Subtitles/CC

Subtitles and closed captions are available to make sure you catch every word. Even at a noisy place, you can read along; just turn them on for a clearer experience. 

Alternate Commentary

English is the default commentary language for BKFC broadcasts. Still, you can also switch to alternate commentary options, such as Spanish. It is only available when a specific regional broadcast partner is producing that feed for its local audience.

Screen Reader and High-Contrast

We’ve got you covered when it comes to accessibility. Features of the device’s operating system (iOS, Android, Windows) or web browser, rather than the streaming apps themselves. 

Users should enable these features at the device level to improve readability and navigation within the BKFC, DAZN, and TrillerTV applications.

Watch Like a Pro (Second-Screen Tips)

By being able to optimize how you watch BKFC live, you are a pro. Here is a breakdown.

Multi-Screen

At your comfort, experience a multi-screen setup. View the main broadcast on a large TV, use a phone or tablet to follow live reactions from other fans and analysts on social media. Look up fighter stats, or watch the official post-fight interviews that often stream live on YouTube.

Spoiler Control

You missed an event? You can avoid spoilers and watch it on a delay. Key steps include disabling push notifications from sports and social media apps before starting the replay. 

When navigating to the streaming platform, go directly to the “replays” or “on-demand” section, many of which are designed to be spoiler-free, rather than visiting the homepage, where results may be displayed.

Fight-Night Prep

To avoid last-minute issues, do a quick pre-fight check. Test your login on your primary device, make sure your payment details are up to date, and if you’re casting, confirm the connection works. A few minutes of prep saves you the stress right before the big fight.

Your BKFC Viewing Game Plan with NXTbets

This guide provides a complete roadmap to the BKFC viewing landscape. You are now equipped with the knowledge of the key platforms and the difference between subscriptions and PPVs. You can watch from anywhere in the world and troubleshoot common technical hiccups.

It is recommended to bookmark this guide for future reference, but always double-check the official BKFC event page for the most current, region-specific broadcast information for each fight card. 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

BKFC operates under a specific and unified set of rules approved by the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) to maximize action while emphasizing fighter safety. 

Fighter pay in BKFC varies dramatically based on star power and placement on the card. Top-tier talent can earn significant purses.

The safety of bare-knuckle boxing is a topic of intense debate. The sport is undeniably brutal due to the high frequency of cuts and bleeding. However, many proponents, including medical professionals, argue that it may be safer regarding long-term brain trauma.

Yes, while BKFC is a professional-only promotion that requires its athletes to have prior experience in other combat sports, other organizations provide a platform for amateur and up-and-coming fighters.

BKFC is actively looking for qualified talent. Prospective fighters who have a professional background in boxing, MMA, kickboxing, or Muay Thai. You can officially inquire about fighting for the promotion by visiting the tryouts page on the official BKFC website.