UFC fans can now track matches, fighter statistics, and scores directly on their Apple devices following a new update. Apple announced the inclusion of the mixed martial arts organization to the Apple Sports app, expanding a roster that already features major leagues like the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, golf, and college sports.
Tracking Fight Cards and Live Stats
The timing coincides with UFC 334, featuring a main event between Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit. Users can follow complete fight night cards encompassing every bout from the preliminaries to the headline match. Selecting individual matches reveals detailed fighter data, including height, weight, reach, and official records, accompanied by country indicator colors.
The platform provides live statistics during events alongside an animated strike map that displays where punches land in real time. Fans can also utilize the Live Activities feature to monitor match updates and information across multiple Apple devices.
Customizing the Apple Sports Dashboard
Integrating UFC into the app dashboard requires tapping the Home icon, selecting Edit, and choosing UFC from the available dropdown menu. The home screen subsequently displays scheduled UFC matches with highlighted previews for main events. Users can also rearrange their followed leagues to place UFC at the top of the interface.
Apple Sports launched as a free application for iPhone in 2024 with support for Apple Watch and device widgets, providing shareable cards and real-time updates for various soccer, basketball, hockey, tennis, football, and golf competitions.
