UFC has announced a game-changing broadcast partnership with Paramount, making the media giant the exclusive home of all UFC events in the US starting in 2026. <\/p>\n
Currently positioned on ESPN, UFC’s broadcast rights deal has been an ongoing discussion for much of this year. The new seven-year deal, valued at an average annual $1.1 billion, will see Paramount+ stream every UFC numbered event and Fight Night, with selected cards simulcast on CBS. <\/p>\n
This marks a significant shift for the promotion, which will drop its long-standing pay-per-view model in favor of a static monthly subscription. US-based Paramount+ subscribers will incur no additional cost.<\/p>\n
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David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, called the deal a rare opportunity to partner exclusively with a global sports powerhouse.<\/p>\n
\u201cI couldn\u2019t be more excited to join forces with Dana, Ari, and Mark,” Ellison said in a press release. “Rarely do opportunities arise to partner on an exclusive basis with a global sports powerhouse like UFC \u2013 an organization with extraordinary global recognition, scale, and cultural impact.<\/p>\n
“[…] Live sports continue to be a cornerstone of our broader strategy\u2026 the addition of UFC\u2019s year-round must-watch events to our platforms is a major win.\u201d<\/p>\n
Taking to X, UFC Boss Dana White remarked, “This historic deal with Paramount and CBS is incredible for UFC fans and our athletes.<\/p>\n
“For the first time ever, fans in the US will have access to all UFC content without a pay-per-view model, making it more affordable and accessible to view the greatest fights on a massive platform.<\/p>\n
“This deal puts UFC amongst the biggest sports in the world. The exposure provided by the Paramount and CBS networks under this new structure is a huge win for our athletes and anyone who watches and loves this sport.”<\/p>\n
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