Do I need Netflix subscription to buy Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson? How to watch fight

We are hours away from the heavyweight bout between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson taking place, and it's time to make sure viewers are prepared to watch the mega event.

The two headliners are set to meet in the ring after months of build-up, with the two sides trading barbs at any moment they can. A fight of this magnitude is worthy being a pay-per-view event, but it will instead air on a platform not typically known with boxing: Netflix. The streaming service has the exclusive broadcast rights to the event, meaning people will need to log in their accounts to watch. Here's what to know to view the fight.

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. 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 with no added cost. 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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