Follow usThe UFC TV rights are set for a major broadcasting change. Starting in 2026, all UFC events in the United States will air exclusively on Paramount+ under a seven-year agreement announced Monday between Paramount and UFC parent company TKO Group.
The deal for the UFC US broadcasting rights, worth an average of $1.1 billion annually, will bring the UFC’s 13 marquee numbered events and 30 “Fight Nights” to Paramount’s streaming service, with select numbered cards also simulcast on CBS.
🚨 BREAKING: PARAMOUNT BUYS UFC RIGHTS FOR $7.7B
▫️ PPV is now DEAD
▫️ ALL events (including numbered ones) will be available as part of a subscription
▫️ The UFC and ESPN partnership is OVERA new era for the UFC 🔥 pic.twitter.com/p3IWyztYhQ
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It marks the end of the UFC’s long-running U.S. partnership with ESPN, which expires at the end of 2025, and a departure from the sport’s traditional pay-per-view model.
According to Paramount, the shift will make UFC’s year-round schedule more accessible to fans nationwide by replacing expensive pay-per-view fees with a single Paramount+ subscription, currently priced between $7.99 and $12.99 per month.
“Live sports continue to be a cornerstone of our broader strategy,” said David Ellison, Paramount chairman and CEO. “The addition of UFC’s must-watch events is a major win for our platforms, driving engagement, subscriber growth, and long-term loyalty.”
The agreement nearly doubles the UFC’s current U.S. media rights revenue, with ESPN reportedly paying about $550 million annually under the existing deal. Since 2019, ESPN has offered a hybrid model of broadcast, streaming, and pay-per-view options for UFC events through ESPN+ and its television channels.
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