The UFC finally announced his new broadcaster for 2026 and then ended with Paramount+ as its transaction with ESPN.
Months, UFC – flagship advertising in mixed martial arts – was expected to announce its next broadcast partner, with reports that the company will have some parts with ESPN. The UFC signed with ESPN in 2018 and began collaborating in 2019, but their contract expires this year.
It was thought by some that the UFC could lead to Netflix, given that the mainstream is the WWE World Player – Behemoth, the UFC sister company is originally under the TKO ownership group. Surprisingly, WWE recently signed a broadcasting contract for ESPN to carry out specific events.
However, UFC President Dana White wrote on Monday (August 11) on X/Twitter: “News, UFC in 2026 only has a new home at Paramountlus.”
American, 56 years old, confirmed a statement that confirms the end of the UFC payment model as part of the new transaction. The statement also said that CBS, a cable network in the United States, shows specific fights.
“This historic transaction with Paramount and CBS is unbelievable for UFC fans and athletes,” the statement said.
“[This makes] Seeing the biggest fight on a huge platform is more affordable and available. This transaction puts UFC among the world’s largest sports. Exposure to Paramount and CBS networks under this new structure is a great victory for our athletes and anyone who watches and loves the sport. “
According to a press release, Paramount obtained UFC broadcast rights in a seven -year deal with an average annual value of $ 1.1 billion.
Also in each version, 2026 is set to include 13 number (previously payment events per view, such as UFC 317, 318, 319) and 30 Fight Night events.
TNT Sports is currently a UFC UK player and is available through Discovery+and it is realized that Monday’s announcement will not affect British viewers.
