In this post, I’ll discuss how to watch Pay-Per-View (PPV) on FireStick. The post includes premium, cheaper, and free methods to watch PPV on FireStick, FireStick 4K, FireStick 4K Max, Fire TV Cube, Android TV, and other supported devices.
Note: I will keep the post’s focus on FireStick, though. You can use all these official apps and services on other smart devices to start streaming PPV events. That said, when I mention FireStick, it covers all FireStick variants, such as FireStick Lite, FireStick 4K, FireStick Max, Fire Cube, and Fire TV.
What is PPV?
PPV is an acronym for pay-per-view. It is a mode of viewing television or special events whereby you pay to watch only a particular program. This special telecast is popular with boxing matches, live performances, and comedy specials.
For a long time, a single cable package met all your entertainment needs. These included news, shows, movies, sports, and kid’s content. You only needed to pick a relevant package that covered all your entertainment interests.
Things have since changed. Today, streaming companies and media networks place high-profile events under the PPV section. Many factors have contributed to the change in viewing modes, from the high cost of organizing to the need for return on investment.
With PPV, you need to pay extra in addition to the regular subscriptions to access the private event. The concept has been around for a while, and cable operators provide this service. However, it works a little bit differently on FireStick.
Before I show you how to watch PPV on FireStick, you need to understand why you pay differently for specific sports events and why these events are excluded from regular app subscriptions.
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Why Are PPV Events Excluded from Normal Subscriptions?
First, PPV events are reserved for high-profile sports (mostly boxing matches). For instance, when controversial YouTuber Jake Paul debuted in professional boxing, Showtime aired it as a PPV event and didn’t bundle the fight with the regular monthly subscription. ESPN+ also streams major UFC fights under the PPV banner.
Another example is WWE events. All four major WWE events, Royal Rumble, WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Survivor Series, come under the pay-per-view category. So, what’s the reason behind these PPV events’ separate and high prices?
The cost of high-profile events is too steep for organizers. They can’t afford to bundle these fights with a regular monthly subscription. In major boxing events, the fighters often charge millions of dollars to participate.
Add advertising and other production costs; it’s not an economically viable option for network providers to air these fights with your monthly subscription. To cover these costs (and make profits, after all, that’s the whole point in the first place), streaming services distribute these events as PPV (pay-per-view).
Can I Stream PPV Events on FireStick for a Cheaper Price?
Multiple factors affect the cost of PPV events in general. They depend on the players participating, their reputations, the event’s location, your region, and more.
For example, if the PPV match is being held in the US, chances are, the UK subscribers will have a cheaper price to air a PPV fight. The same goes for when the situation is vice versa.
As a US citizen, you can’t access apps and services from the UK. However, with a neat VPN trick, you can change your IP location to the UK, buy the PPV fight, and watch it on FireStick for a lower price (more explanation later).
I cover these steps in every high-profile PPV post. Don’t forget to check it out from the home page.
Steps to Take Before Buying a Pay-Per-View Event
When trying to watch a PPV event without cable, you need to take steps before enabling PPV events on FireStick. You can’t simply call your cable operator, purchase the event, and expect to tune in right before the start time.
First, you must ensure the relevant app is installed on FireStick. Most apps are native apps from the Amazon App Store, so installing such apps on FireStick will hardly take a minute or two.
You should also buy the PPV event from the company website. Only then will it appear under your account on FireStick. Some apps like Triller TV offer direct purchase offerings from the FireStick app. At the same time, apps like Showtime ask you to pay for PPV from the website first.
Finally, ensure you have a working internet connection (at least double-digit) to stream the PPV event without any issues on FireStick.
How to Watch PPV on FireStick
First, I will start the list with apps and services officially available in the US. And then, I will discuss a couple of options for the UK audience to stream PPV on FireStick.
Don’t worry, though. In the following section, I will show how to watch a PPV fight on your FireStick from anywhere in the world.
1. Hulu
Hulu is a fast-growing streaming platform in the US and beyond. It allows users to purchase and watch PPV events like UFC fights. This service is available to eligible users, including ESPN+ Addon and Disney Bundle subscribers.
Hulu offers several subscription plans, but the basic plan costs $7.99 monthly. The ESPN+ sports addon raises this monthly plan to $10.99, while the Disney bundle spikes it to $24.99 per month, depending on the package.
How to Watch Hulu on FireStick
2. ESPN+
Disney-owned ESPN+ also houses some of the PPV events throughout the year. If the upcoming much-talked fight is streaming on ESPN+, it might land under the PPV bracket.
ESPN+ has native apps available on all platforms, and the company has bundled the subscription with Hulu.
The subscription starts at $10.99 monthly or $109.99 a year.
How to Install ESPN+ on FireStick
3. Triller TV
Events like AEW PPVs often air on Triller TV (formerly FITE TV) in the US. It is also an ideal option for those living in Canada and the UK. Triller TV usually has big fights outside the US region.
The company has a native app available on the Amazon App Store. The good news is that you can purchase the fight directly from the app on FireStick. It all adds to a seamless experience without juggling between devices to get the job done.
How to install FITE TV on FireStick
4. DAZN
How can we leave DAZN from the list? While DAZN mainly offers fights as a part of a monthly subscription package, some are reserved for PPV events. DAZN has the widest reach in the world, with services available in more than 205 countries. Content and subscription prices do vary, though. In the US, DAZN is priced at $19.99 monthly or $199.99 yearly.
How to Install DAZN on FireStick
5. Sky Sports
Sky Sports is a major name in the UK. The Sky network has good fights under their belt to distribute as PPV. You can find these PPV events under the Sky Sports Box Office.
The best way to stream PPV events on FireStick via Sky Sports Box Office is by accessing the web player on the Amazon Silk browser. Until recently, you could watch Sky Sports PPV events on the NOW TV app, but the service no longer supports this.
You can access the Sky Sports Box Office website and purchase your PPV event online. Once the payment is processed, you will access the PPV event and stream it on the web player.
Website: Sky Sports Box Office
6. TNT Sports
TNT Sports is the prime rival to Sky Sports in the UK. The service offers PPV events, including UFC, WWE, and boxing. Most PPV events are locked behind the TNT Sports Box Office channel, where you must pay for the event to make it available under your account.
The best method to access PPV events on TNT Sports Box Office is via the official website. On FireStick, your best bet is via the Silk browser. You can also purchase select PPV events via the Discovery+ App on FireStick.
Website: TNT Sports Box Office
How to Watch PPV on FireStick from Anywhere
The upcoming PPV fight is sometimes limited to selected regions, such as the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia. Maybe you are traveling or residing in another region and want to watch the PPV on FireStick. There is no official way, but you can easily do so with a VPN trick.
You can subscribe to a VPN service like ExpressVPN and set it up on FireStick and your computer. Now, change your IP address and connect to one of the servers from the US or UK.
After an active VPN connection, you can access these apps, buy PPV events, and watch them on FireStick, regardless of location.
A VPN also allows you to establish a private browsing experience on FireStick. No one, including your ISP provider and government, can see your browsing activity on FireStick.
If you have set up ExpressVPN on FireStick, you can also enjoy third-party apps and Kodi addons. That takes us to the next section.
Legal Disclaimer: This tutorial is purely educational. FireStickTricks.com doesn’t own, host, operate, resell, or distribute any streaming apps, addons, websites, IPTV or services. The page contains some unverified services, and we are not certain whether they hold legal licenses to distribute the content. FireStickTricks.com does not verify the legality of each app/service in all regions. Do your due diligence if you use any of the unverified apps/services, and stream only content that is available in the public domain. The end-user shall be solely responsible for the media accessed.
How to Watch Pay Per View on FireStick for FREE
Once you are safe from your ISP provider and government, you can enjoy other benefits of VPN on FireStick. For instance, you don’t need to worry about using Kodi addons and IPTV services on FireStick.
You might end up streaming unlicensed PPV fights on FireStick. Since you have ExpressVPN installed, no one would be able to lift a finger at you. If you haven’t set up yet, here are the steps:
Step 1: Subscribe to ExpressVPN HERE. It comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Meaning, you can use it free for the first 30-days and if you are not satisfied with the performance (which is highly unlikely), you can ask for a full refund.
Step 2: Power ON your Fire TV Stick and go to Find followed by Search option.
Step 3: Now type “Expressvpn” (without quotes) in the search bar and select ExpressVPN when it shows up in the search results.
Step 4: Click Download to install the ExpressVPN app on Fire TV / Stick.
Step 5: Open the app and enter the login credentials that you created while buying the ExpressVPN subscription. Click Sign in.
Step 6: Click the Power icon to connect to a VPN server. That’s all. Your connection is now secure with the fastest and best VPN for FireStick.
You can also read more detailed info on using ExpressVPN with Fire TV / Stick.
Kodi Addons
Popular sports Kodi addons have PPV support. First, install the Kodi app on FireStick and then go through my best Kodi addons list to install several options on FireStick.
I have a dedicated installation guide for each Kodi addon. Once you pick your favorite Kodi addon to stream PPV fight on FireStick, you can go through my installation post to integrate the Kodi addon with the main Kodi app.
Sports Streaming Websites
Sports streaming websites are ideal for those looking for a last-minute solution to watch PPV on FireStick.
They get the job done but don’t expect a smooth experience compared to official apps. Some websites are filled with ads and trackers that might steal your information.
I will advise you to stick with the best sports streaming websites and browse them using Google Chrome or Silk browser on FireStick.
IPTV Services
IPTV services offer PPV fights and cover the cost with unlimited entertainment. I’m talking about hundreds of live TV channels, movies, on-demand content, and more.
It has a monthly price tag, but the overall content covers the cost. Here is my list of the best IPTV services. Please review them and install your favorite IPTV provider with an IPTV player like TiviMate or Flix Player.
Wrapping Up
With dozens of streaming services in the market and high-profile celebrities returning to the ring, the concept of PPV is only going uphill from this point.
I suggest using official apps to watch PPV on FireStick. If the mentioned apps aren’t available in your region, don’t think twice—use a VPN to remove geo-restrictions. That way, you can stream PPV at a cheaper price as well.
If you plan to use unofficial apps, remember to shield your identity with ExpressVPN. How are you planning to stream the upcoming PPV on FireStick? Do you have any questions about PPV on FireStick? Don’t hesitate to comment below.
Related:
- How to Install SportsNet Now on FireStick
- How to Watch WWE on FireStick
- How to Watch UFC on FireStick
- Best PPV Kodi Addons
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