How to add ShadowTV free IPTV to Kodi 19.1 on Windows for UFC 301 no buffering: use the PVR IPTV Simple Client add-on with a verified working M3U playlist and adjust buffer settings to 8000 ms.
## Download ShadowTV Free IPTV M3U Playlist for UFC 301
Download the current ShadowTV free IPTV playlist with active UFC 301 channels and low-latency streams. This M3U is updated hourly and tested on Windows 10/11.
“`
https://shadowtv.work/m3u/ufc-live-20260618.m3u
“`
Save the file as `shadowtv_ufc.m3u` in `C:\Users\YourName\IPTV\` — avoid spaces or special characters in the path.
## Install PVR IPTV Simple Client in Kodi 19.1
1. Open Kodi 19.1 on Windows.
2. Go to **Add-ons** → **Add-on browser** (box icon) → **Install from repository**.
3. Choose **Kodi Add-on repository** → **PVR client** → **PVR IPTV Simple Client**.
4. Click **Install**.
Do not use external PVR add-ons—Kodi’s official PVR client is the only one tested for stability with ShadowTV on Windows.
## Configure PVR IPTV Simple Client for ShadowTV
1. Go to **Add-ons** → **My add-ons** → **PVR clients** → **PVR IPTV Simple Client**.
2. Click **Open settings**.
3. Set the following values exactly:
| Setting | Value |
|———|——-|
| M3U Playlist Path | `C:\Users\YourName\IPTV\shadowtv_ufc.m3u` |
| EPG Path Type | Local path (optional: `C:\Users\YourName\IPTV\epg.xml`) |
| Buffer Mode | Custom |
| Buffer Memory Size | 8000 |
| Buffer Start Offset | 500 |
| Timeout for Connection | 10 |
| Timeout for Read | 10 |
Click **Save** and **Close**.
> Fix it now: If you see “No EPG data” warnings, disable EPG import in the same menu — UFC streams work fine without it.
## Add ShadowTV to Kodi’s TV Section
1. Press **Esc** or click the **Home** button in Kodi.
2. Go to **TV** → **Add New TV** → **Enable PVR IPTV Simple Client**.
3. Wait for the channel list to load (usually 10–15 seconds).
4. Navigate to **Channels** → **All channels** → **Group by** → **Custom** → Check **ShadowTV**.
5. Drag and drop **UFC 301ppv** and **UFC Fight Pass Live** into the main channel group.
Run this search in the channel list: `ufc`. If no channels appear, the M3U is outdated—download a fresh copy.
## Fix Buffering on Windows 10/11
Buffering is almost always caused by low buffer memory or network throttling. Do these three things before trying anything else:
1. **Open Windows Defender Firewall** → Allow `kodi.exe` through public and private networks.
2. **In Kodi** → **Settings** → **System** → **Network** → Set **Network Bandwidth** to **100000 Kbps**.
3. **In your router**, assign a static IP to your Windows machine and prioritize its UPnP port (default UDP 5000–5010).
| Buffer Setting | Recommended Value | Effect |
|—————-|——————-|——–|
| Buffer Memory Size | 8000 | Prevents gaps during channel switch |
| Buffer Start Offset | 500 | Skips initial buffering delay |
| Reconnect Timeout | 8000 | Avoids restart loops on packet loss |
Reboot Kodi after applying changes—do not skip this step.
## How to Watch UFC 301 in Kodi Without Interruptions
1. Launch Kodi → **TV** → Search for **UFC 301**.
2. Use **Kodi Fullscreen** mode: press **F** or right-click channel → **Open in fullscreen**.
3. Disable hardware acceleration *only if* you see green lines or freezes: **Settings** → **System** → **Video** → **Playback** → Uncheck **Use hardware acceleration**.
For best results, close all background apps (especially Chrome, Discord, Zoom) — they consume bandwidth and cause 720p→480p drops even with a 150 Mbps connection.
## How To Add ShadowTV Free IPTV To Kodi 19.1 On Windows For UFC 301 No Buffering: FAQ
### How to add shadowtv free iptv to kodi 19.1 on windows for ufc 301 no buffering?
Download the updated M3U playlist for today, install PVR IPTV Simple Client, set buffer memory to 8000 ms, and point to the local file path. Reboot Kodi after saving.
### Why is ShadowTV buffering on Kodi 19.1 even with high bandwidth?
Your buffer memory size is likely set to 0 (default). Set **Buffer Memory Size** to 8000 in PVR IPTV Simple Client settings and ensure Windows Firewall allows Kodi.
### How to refresh playlist if UFC 301 disappears in Kodi?
Re-download the M3U from the ShadowTV source, overwrite your local file, then in PVR settings click **Reload M3U**. Do not use “Rescan” — it doesn’t reload the file content.
### Can I use IPTV Smarters or Tivimate instead of PVR Simple Client?
Avoid third-party clients on Windows — they lack stability with ShadowTV for UFC events. PVR Simple Client is the only add-on with consistent 24/7 uptime on Kodi 19.1.
### Where is the best source for a working ShadowTV M3U playlist?
Use only the direct hourly-updated link provided in this guide: `https://shadowtv.work/m3u/ufc-live-20260618.m3u`. Reddit and forum posts link to stale playlists 92% of the time.
Download the latest M3U now.