Dana White revealed that the UFC will transition to Paramount+ starting in 2026, ending its pay-per-view model and current ESPN contract, which expires at the end of 2025. All UFC Fight Night and numbered events will stream on Paramount+ for a subscription fee of $8-$13, with select events also airing on CBS. This seven-year, $7.7 billion deal marks a significant shift from the UFC’s long-standing pay-per-view approach, raising questions about costs and access for fans.
Starting January 1, 2026, fans will need a Paramount+ subscription to watch UFC events. The platform, with around 77 million subscribers, hosts CBS and Showtime content, plus sports like NFL, NCAA basketball, UEFA soccer, and PGA golf, including the Masters. Paramount+ is accessible via major streaming devices (Apple TV, Roku, Amazon) and web browsers.
