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How to buy Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Netflix needed to watch fight

Jordan Mendoza   Paste BN

In case you didn't know, one of the biggest fight's in recent memory won't be on pay-per-view, but instead will be streamed through Netflix.

The heavyweight bout between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson has finally arrived and people around the world are interested to see how the mega-event will unfold. While there will likely be a big crowd inside AT&T Stadium on Friday, most people will watch the fight at home. With the fight taking place on the streaming service giant, anticipated viewers may be confused on how to access the event since not many pay-per-view-worthy events have taken place on Netflix before. So before the fights on the card begin and there's confusion at the watch party, here's the information on how to view the event.

How to watch Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson

  • Date: Friday, Nov. 15
  • Location: AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas
  • Time: 5:30 p.m. ET (preliminary card); 8 p.m. ET (main card)
  • Stream: Netflix

Do I need a Netflix subscription to watch Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson?

Yes. The fight is only available to watch through a Netflix subscription since the streaming service has the exclusive broadcast rights to the event. However, establishments like bars and restaurants with DirecTV for business can show the fight, as long as they pre-ordered it beforehand.

Netflix isn't needed to watch all of Friday's fights. The main card will exclusively air through Netflix, but the preliminary matches are available to watch for free. It will be streamed on Netflix, but the prelims will also air on Most Valuable Promotions’ YouTube, Netflix Sports YouTube and Tudum. 

Do I need to buy Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight?

No. Netflix subscribers can watch the entirety of the event without an additional charge. If you don't have a Netflix subscription, then one is needed to watch the fight.

Netflix subscription cost

Netflix has three different type of subscriptions: standard with ads, standard and premium. All Netflix users, regardless of subscription tier, will be able to watch the fight for no additional cost. Here are the different Netflix subscriptions and what each tier comes with:

  • Standard with ads ($6.99 per month):
    • Ad-supported, all mobile games − as well as most movies and TV shows − are available.
    • Download and watch on two supported devices at a time.
    • Watch in 1080p (Full HD)
  • Standard ($15.49 per month): 
    • Unlimited ad-free movies, TV shows and mobile games.
    • Download and watch on two supported devices at a time.
    • Watch in 1080p (Full HD)
    • Can add one extra member who doesn't live with you.
  • Premium ($22.99 per month):
    • Unlimited ad-free movies, TV shows and mobile games.
    • Watch on four supported devices at a time.
    • Download on six supported devices at a time.
    • Watch in 4K (Ultra HD) + HDR and with Netflix spatial audio.
    • Can add up to two extra members who don't live with you.
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