Paramount Plus Secures Exclusive UFC Streaming Rights
Paramount Plus lands exclusive UFC rights in a $7.7B deal, bringing Fight Nights and marquee events to subscribers starting 2026.
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Paramount Plus Secures Exclusive UFC Streaming Rights Paramount Plus UFC streaming rights set to reshape sports streaming Sports fans are in for a major shift as Paramount Plus secures the exclusive UFC streaming rights in a massive $7.7 billion deal. Beginning in 2026, subscribers will have access to 30 UFC Fight Nights and 13 marquee events every year — all without the traditional pay-per-view costs. This move not only strengthens Paramount Plus’s position in the sports streaming market but also signals a new era where top-tier sporting events are increasingly available through subscription platforms. Image : Google For years, UFC events have been tied to premium pay-per-view pricing, leaving many fans searching for more affordable ways to watch their favorite fighters. Paramount Plus’s deal aims to break down that barrier by making high-profile UFC matches accessible to millions of subscribers. The announcement comes hot on the heels of the company’s merger with Skydance, positioning it to compete more aggressively in the growing sports …