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Apple's sports app is stepping into the cage. With its latest update, Apple Sports covers the UFC, with complete fight cards, updates for each round, and a hit heatmap. It also includes coverage of three other soccer leagues.
Apple has updated Apple Sports to version 4.6. The update is also available in the German App Store, where the app has been available with all features since September 2025.
The biggest new feature is the UFC. With this, Apple is including combat sports in the app for the first time, which previously covered leagues from soccer, basketball, football, ice hockey, baseball, tennis, golf and motorsports.
Key Takeaways
- Apple Sports 4.6 supports the UFC with complete fight cards for the men's and women's competitions.
- Each fight includes updates after every round and a hit heatmap.
- Also new are the Chinese Super League, the Russian Premier League and the Swedish Allsvenskan.
- The update is free and requires iOS 18 or later.
- The fights themselves will be broadcast on DAZN in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
What UFC support offers
According to Apple's release notes, the UFC can be followed in the app, from debuts to title fights. Apple Sports displays the full card for each fight night, including both men's and women's bouts.
During a fight, the app provides updates for each round. It also includes a heatmap showing where the hits landed.
Three more football leagues
In addition to the UFC, Apple is expanding its football offerings to include the Chinese Super League, the Russian Premier League, and the Swedish Allsvenskan. From German-speaking countries, the Bundesliga, the 2. Bundesliga, the DFB Cup, and the Austrian Bundesliga are already available in the app.
Results in the app, fights on DAZN
Apple Sports shows results and statistics, but the app does not broadcast the fights themselves. UFC events are streamed live in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland on DAZN. The main cards of fight nights in the US often begin at 9 PM Eastern Time, which is 3 AM German Time.
I think this addition is particularly useful for fans in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH region). Those who don't watch a fight night live until the early hours of the morning can get a quick overview with the round updates and results without having to open the stream. Until now, combat sports were completely absent from the app.
Do you watch UFC fights live at night, or is a quick look at the results in the morning enough for you? Let us know in the comments if you'll be using the new feature in Apple Sports.
