In a groundbreaking move for the UFC, the promotion announced on Monday a new media partnership that will bring an end to the pay-per-view model that has been a staple since the company's inception over 30 years ago.
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Dana White revealed that UFC has secured a "historic deal" with Paramount and CBS, which will see UFC events stream exclusively on Paramount+ and CBS starting in 2026. White described the deal as a significant leap forward for the sport and its fans.
"This historic 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 Pay-Per-View model, making it more affordable and accessible to view the greatest fights on a massive platform," White said in a statement. "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."
The deal, valued at a whopping $7.7 billion over seven years, covers 13 marquee UFC events and 30 "Fight Nights" annually. All of these events will be available for streaming on Paramount+, with select matchups also simulcast on CBS.
One of the most notable changes is that Paramount will not charge any additional pay-per-view fees to its subscribers for UFC content. Under the current model, ESPN+ streams UFC events, but fans must pay an extra $79.99 for each pay-per-view event.
Paramount+ offers two subscription tiers: a $7.99/month package with ads and a $12.99/month ad-free package that includes SHOWTIME. However, while UFC events will be available to stream live, they will still carry ads for all subscribers.
