The UFC announced today that its new American broadcast partner beginning in 2026 will be Paramount+. The deal spans a total of seven years, averaging $1.1 billion per year.
When the deal comes into effect, all UFC fights will be available to stream on Paramount+ for no extra charge, including numbered cards, which will no longer require a PPV purchase. It states that we will see a total of forty-three events a year, with thirty fight nights and thirteen numbered events. This marks a new era for US-based viewers and will help bring the sport of MMA to a broader audience, with more people able to afford to watch numbered cards.
“This deal with Paramount and CBS is incredible for UFC fans and our athletes. For the first time ever, fans in the US will have access to all UFC content without a PPV model.”
– Dana White
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