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How to watch Mayweather vs McGregor: TV channel and live stream details

Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather have arrived in Las Vegas - Getty Images
Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather have arrived in Las Vegas - Getty Images

Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather is on the horizon, now only three days away from facing each other in a huge Las Vegas fight that will be watched by millions around the world.

Here is our guide to watching Mayweather vs McGregor on August 26, including all you need to know on PPV cost, TV channel information, fight time and more.

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What TV channel will it be on?

The fight, expected to start after 4am BST, is being shown on Sky Box Office in the UK and Showtime Sports in the US. 

How much will it cost to watch?

American fights fans will have to pay £69.85 ($89.99) to watch in standard definition and £77.60 ($99.99) for HD.

But in the UK the fight will cost viewers £19.95 or €24.95 for Republic of Ireland customers. 

Telephone bookings after midnight on Friday will increase to £26.95 (online purchases remain at £19.95) before reverting back at 7am next Sunday.

Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor  - Credit: Getty Images 
Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor exchange insults during their promotional tour Credit: Getty Images

Over four million people paid to watch Mayweather secure an uneventful points victory over Manny Pacquiao in 2014 but appetite for this week's fight could see that figure dwarfed. 

How to watch the fight in the UK?

For those with Sky:

Subscribers can purchase the fight online here, through their box or online the telephone - 03442 410 888. If you're calling from the Republic of Ireland, it's: 0818 220 225.

McGregor Mayweather countdown (set for 4am BST start)
McGregor Mayweather countdown (set for 4am BST start)

How can I live stream the fight?

With Sky Sports Box Office you can watch the fights live via your PC/Desktop/MAC, NOW TV box, iPhone, iPad, Android phone or Android tablet.

It's simple to sign up, pay and watch - create an account and pay at www.skysports.com/boxofficelive.

Dana White - Credit: Reuters 
Dana White (centre) has defended the high cost of purchasing the fight Credit: Reuters

Virgin TV customers (with a TiVo® or Virgin TV V6 box) can also see the whole thing on Sky Sports Box Office. It costs £19.95 for SD and £20.95 for HD.

What have people in the industry said about the PPV cost?

UFC president Dana White has already defended the decision to charge viewers nearly $100 to watch the fight.

"When you talk about superfights, this is a superfight. Two different guys from two different sports going in and putting it on the line. You can't charge what you normally charge for a pay-per-view, I get it. 

"There was pushback on the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao superfight and it ended up being the biggest fight ever in the history of PPV," he added. 

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Who is on the undercard?

  • Gervonta Davis vs Francisco Fonseca

  • Nathan Cleverly vs Badou Jack

  • Andrew Tabiti vs Steve Cunningham

  • Shawn Porter vs Thomas Dulorme

  • Juan Heraldez vs Jose Miguel Borrego

  • Kevin Newman vs Mark Anthony Hernandez

  • Savannah Marshall vs Amy Coleman

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