The 2023 regular season of the Professional Fighters League saw some dramatic moments including huge upsets and trending knockout wins. What will happen when the playoffs take over?
The PFL Playoffs have officially begun, with PFL 7 airing on August 4 at the Boeing Center at Tech Port in Texas. The featherweight and light heavyweights bouts will air on ESPN+ in the U.S. and DAZN in the U.K.
"We are excited to kick off the 2023 PFL Playoffs in San Antonio at the Boeing Center at Tech Port,” said PFL President of Fighter Operations Ray Sefo. “This is what the PFL athletes have worked for all season, a Playoff opportunity and the chance to advance to the PFL World Championship.”
Headlining will be Bubba Jenkins vs. Jesus Pinedo in a featherweight bout. Jenkins went 2-0 this season, while Pinedo went 1-1, with his last fight an upset win over Brendan Loughnane, last year’s winner.
The co-main event will see a light heavyweight semi-final fight between Josh Silveira and Ty Flores. Silveira is 2-0 this year, as is Flores, who was a Dana White’s Contender Series alum.
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In other playoff action, Gabriel Braga faces Chris Wade in a featherweight bout. Wade was eliminated but returned as a replacement fighter for the injured Movlid Khaybulaev. In light heavyweight action, Marthin Hamlet faces Impa Kasanganay.
Where exactly can fans watch the start of the PFL Playoffs? Here's all you need to know about the event, from streaming information to price.
How to watch 2023 PFL 7
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| USA | ESPN | ESPN+, FUBO |
| Canada | TSN | — |
| UK and Ireland | — | DAZN |
| Australia | — | Stan Sport |
In the U.S., the prelims of 2023 PFL 7 will begin on ESPN+. The main card will air on ESPN and ESPN+. It is also available to stream on FUBO, which includes a free trial.
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Fight fans can watch the 2023 PFL season on DAZN, while those in Australia can watch via Stan Sport.
2023 PFL 7 price: How much does the event cost?
You can pay $9.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $99.99.
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| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $12.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
Click here to learn about the different pricing and bundling options with the ESPN+ platform
DAZN monthly subscription: £9.99 in the U.K. on a 12-month contract or £19.99 month-to-month
DAZN annual subscription: $224.99 in the U.S., $199.99 in Canada, £99.99 in the U.K.
What time is 2023 PFL 7 today?
The start of the PFL Playoffs is on August 4. The prelims start at 6:30 p.m. ET, with the main card at 9 p.m. ET. The main event, featuring Bubba Jenkins vs. Jesus Pinedo, should start around 12:15 a.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
| Region | Date | Prelim Start Time | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Friday, August 4 | 6:30 p.m. ET | 9 p.m. ET | 12:15 a.m ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Friday, August 4 | 3:30 p.m. PT | 6 p.m. ET | 9:15 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Saturday, August 5 | 11:30 p.m. BST | 2 a.m. BST | 5:15 p.m. BST |
| Australia | Saturday, August 5 | 8:30 a.m. AEST | 11 a.m. AEST | 2:15 p.m. AEST |
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2023 PFL 7 fight card
Main card
- Bubba Jenkins vs. Jesus Pinedo; Featherweight Semi-Final bout
- Josh Silveira vs. Ty Flores; Light Heavyweight Semi-Final bout
- Gabriel Braga vs. Chris Wade; Featherweight Semi-Final bout
- Marthin Hamlet vs. Impa Kasanganay; Light Heavyweight Semi-Final bout
- Elvin Espinoza vs. Keoni Diggs; Lightweights
Prelims
- Thad Jean vs. Ali Omar; Welterweights
- Desiree Yanez vs. Lisa Mauldin; Flyweights
- Anthony Ivy vs. Carson Hardman; Welterweights
- Chelsea Hackett vs. Ky Bennett; Flyweights
- Billy Elekana vs. Chuck Campbell; Light Heavyweights
