The UFC has announced a new broadcast deal with Paramount+, ending its partnership with ESPN in the United States. The agreement, set to begin in 2026, will see all UFC content available without a pay-per-view model for the first time.
UFC president Dana White confirmed the news on social media, stating that the move makes the sport more affordable and accessible. The seven-year deal is valued at an average of $1.1 billion per year.
In the UK, current broadcaster TNT Sports (available via discovery+) will remain unaffected by the announcement. The UFC's new deal includes 13 numbered events and 30 Fight Night events annually from 2026.
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