UFC has introduced a brand new media partnership that may put an finish to the pay-per-view mannequin that has existed because the promotion was based greater than three a long time in the past.
In an announcement on Monday morning, Dana White introduced that UFC has reached a “historic deal” with Paramount and CBS. UFC occasions will transfer to Paramount+ and CBS starting in 2026.
“This historic take care of Paramount and CBS is unimaginable for UFC followers and our athletes. For the primary time ever, followers within the U.S. can have entry to all UFC content material with out a Pay-Per-View mannequin, making it extra reasonably priced and accessible to view the best fights on an enormous platform,” White wrote. “This deal places UFC amongst the largest sports activities on the planet. The publicity supplied by the Paramount and CBS networks beneath this new construction is a large win for our athletes and anybody who watches and loves this sport.”