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Do you need a Netflix subscription to watch the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight? What to know

The highly-anticipated fight between 58-year-old "Iron" Mike Tyson and 27-year-old Jake "The Problem Child" Paul is less than 10 days away. Fans are eagerly awaiting the fight between one of the greatest boxers of all-time and a former YouTuber looking to build up his reputation in the ring. It's been quite some time since such intrigue preceded a boxing match. However, many fans are still unsure how to watch the event.

The fight will be streaming exclusively on Netflix, but is a Netflix account really require to watch the fight? Here's everything you need to know about how and where to watch the fight.

Jake Paul throws a punch at Anderson Silva during their match at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, on Oct. 29, 2022.
Jake Paul throws a punch at Anderson Silva during their match at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, on Oct. 29, 2022.

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Do you need a Netflix subscription for Tyson-Paul?

Yes and no.

If you want to watch the fight from the comfort of your own home, it appears you will need a Netflix subscription in order to watch. Subscriptions can be purchased for as little as $6.99 a month.

However, if you are willing to go to a sports bar or restaurant near you, there is a chance that the fight will be televised there. Any establishment with DirecTV for business will be authorized to broadcast the Nov. 15 bout. Not only will they be authorized to show Tyson-Paul, but each of the other fights on the event's card as well.

What other fights are on the card?

  • Main Event: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson

  • Lightweight Title match: Katie Taylor (c) vs. Amanda Serrano for WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, The Ring lightweight titles

  • Welterweight Title match: Mario Barrios (c) vs. Abel Ramos for WBC welterweight title

  • Neeraj Goyat vs. Whindersson Nunes

  • Shadasia Green vs. Melinda Watpool

  • Lucas Bahdi vs. Corey Marksman

  • Bruce Carrington vs. Dana Coolwell

What date will the fight take place?

The fight is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 15. It will take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, regular home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys.

What time does Tyson vs. Paul start?

The full event will start at 8 p.m. ET. The ring walk times for the main event have not yet been announced.

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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Is Netflix required to watch Tyson-Paul bout?