ONE Championship schedules global live stream for The Inner Circle and Friday Fights 153
Exclusive pre-show content and the main fight card will air simultaneously on Friday, 8 May, via digital platforms and regional partners.
ONE Championship has confirmed the broadcast schedule for The Inner Circle and ONE Friday Fights 153, set to stream live to over 195 countries on Friday, 8 May. The organisation, described as the world's largest martial arts entity, is continuing its active calendar for the month with this dual-event rollout.
The broadcast strategy divides the evening into two distinct slots, commencing with The Inner Circle at 6:30 p.m. ICT. This exclusive pre-show is available solely on live.onefc.com, distinguishing it from the subsequent main event. Following this, ONE Friday Fights 153, which carries the local designation of ONE Lumpinee 153 in Thailand, will commence at 8:30 p.m. ICT.
While the primary global stream relies on the organisation's digital infrastructure, regional viewers will access the content through various local partners. In Australia, the main fight night is scheduled for Saturday, 9 May, airing on ESPN at 12:30 p.m. Australian Eastern Daylight Time. New Zealand viewers are directed to the same network, with the broadcast taking place at 2:30 a.m. New Zealand Daylight Time on the following Saturday.
The distribution model extends to numerous Asian and European territories through a mix of dedicated streaming services and traditional television networks. For instance, Japanese audiences can view the events via U-NEXT, while European viewers in countries such as Germany, Sweden, and the UK have access through beIN Sports or Sky Sports, depending on the specific region.
Digital accessibility remains a core component of the distribution plan, with the events available on ONE Championship's YouTube channel and Facebook page globally. Additionally, the organisation directs viewers to watch.onefc.com as a central hub for accessing the fight card, ensuring coverage reaches audiences across diverse time zones and platform preferences.
Prospective viewers are advised to verify their local time zones against the provided ICT listings, as broadcast slots vary significantly by region. The source material does not detail the specific fight cards or athlete line-ups for the event, focusing instead on the logistical framework for global consumption.
