UFC to air events on Paramount+ starting in 2026

UFC It will get rid of the payment form for each offer as part of its huge agreement of $ 7.7 billion for broadcasting on Paramount+ starting in 2026, the mother TKO announced on Monday.

The value of the seven -year -old deal is $ 1.1 billion annually, Who said In a press release. Paramount will distribute 13 of its main events and 30 fighting nights through its consumer direct platform, Paramount+, with specific events broadcast on CBS. There will be no additional cost for the masses who want to watch the numbered UFC events.

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“This historic deal with Paramount and CBS are incredible for UFC fans and athletes,” Dana White President UFC said in a statement. “For the first time ever, fans in the United States will be able to access all UFC content without a payment for each offer, making it more affordable and available to display the greatest battles on a huge platform.

“This deal places UFC among the largest sports in the world. The exposure provided by Paramount and CBS networks under this new structure is a great victory for our athletes and anyone who watches and loves sports.”

The CEO and CEO of TKO Ariel Emmanuel described the deal as a “moment of teacher”.

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He said in a press statement: “Our journey that has lasted for a decade has been defined with UFC through continuous growth and expansion, and this agreement is an important awareness of our strategy.” “We believe in sincerity in the vision (CEO of Paramount David Elison) and we look forward to being in the field of business with a company that gives technology priorities as a way to enhance the narration of stories and the experience of public viewing.”

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UFC battles have been broadcast on ESPN Plus since 2019. Since UFC 236, payment events have been sold for each offer separately for those who have already been paid for service. According to the values of the initial contracts with ESPN, about $ 300 million per year.

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The UFC deal is another major agreement for TKO last week. WWE and ESPN Last week announced that the PRO Premium Premium Live events will be broadcast on the direct new network service for consumers that start next year as well.