Here we go again! Our favorite sport has marked another milestone on it's journey to the top of global sports!
Paramount will become the new home to all Ultimate Fighting Championship events in the U.S. under a seven-year agreement with TKO Group announced Monday.
The deal has an average annual value of $1.1 billion, the companies said.
Under the deal, Paramount will exclusively distribute the UFC's full slate of its 13 marquee numbered events and 30 "Fight Nights" on its streaming platform, Paramount+ -- with select numbered events also set to simulcast on CBS -- starting in 2026.
“Paramount is a platinum partner with significant reach,” said Mark Shapiro, President and COO, TKO. “Our new agreement unlocks powerful opportunities at TKO for years to come – meaningful economics for investors; expanded premium inventory for global brand partners; and deeper engagement for UFC’s passionate fanbase. Just as importantly, our athletes will love this new stage.”
Read more:
https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Paramount-Announce-7Year-3677-Billion-Media-Rights-Agreement-198001
https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/45943325/paramount-tko-group-reach-7-year-deal-all-ufc-events-us
https://www.mmaweekly.com/news/ufc-inks-7-7-billion-deal-with-paramount
https://mmajunkie-eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2025/08/11/ufc-paramount-cbs-broadcast-deal-no-pay-per-view-model-subscription-7-billion-espn/85606831007/