PARAMOUNT AND UFC EXPAND PARTNERSHIP TO LATIN AMERICA AND AUSTRALIA STARTING IN 2026
Rhea-AI Summary
Paramount (TKO) and UFC announced a seven-year, multi-territory expansion of their media-rights partnership to include Latin America (including Brazil) and Australia, effective in 2026. Paramount+ will stream every UFC event in those regions for subscribers, including all 13 numbered events and 30 UFC Fight Nights live in Latin America at no additional cost, plus all 30 Fight Nights and prelims for marquee events in Australia. The deal builds on Paramount+'s earlier seven-year U.S. rights arrangement and is positioned to centralize UFC content on Paramount+ across the Americas and Australia. Specific event schedules and further details will be announced in coming weeks.
Positive
- 7-year multi-territory rights expansion starting 2026
- All 13 numbered events and 30 Fight Nights live in Latin America at no extra cost
- Australia to receive all 30 Fight Nights plus numbered-event prelims
- Paramount+ becomes a consolidated regional destination for UFC content
Negative
- None.
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Watch Latin America Announcement HERE
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This agreement expands upon the landmark seven-year media rights partnership announced this past August in which Paramount+ becomes the premier destination for UFC fans as the exclusive home of all UFC events in the
"The partnership with Paramount has already been incredible and it just keeps getting bigger and better," said UFC President and CEO Dana White. "They are now taking on new territories like
"Delivering premium UFC programming to audiences on a global scale remains a top priority for Paramount," said Cindy Holland, Chair of Direct-To-Consumer, Paramount. "We are thrilled to expand upon the historic offering of UFC content for Paramount+ subscribers across all plans to more passionate and engaged fans around the world."
UFC fans across
Paramount+
This expanded partnership underscores the commitment of Paramount+ to broaden its diverse offering of high-quality TV series, blockbuster movies, most-watched reality, and favorite kids' content to global audiences through one of the world's most dynamic and influential sports franchises.
Details on the first UFC events to stream live on Paramount+ in the
About Paramount, a Skydance Corporation
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY) is a leading, next‑generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. The Company's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, CBS – America's most-watched broadcast network, CBS News, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Showtime, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Skydance's Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and Sports divisions. For more information please visit www.paramount.com
About Paramount+
Paramount+ is a premium streaming subscription service delivering live sports, breaking news, and a Mountain of Entertainment™, and is a cornerstone of the Direct-to-Consumer division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY), a leading, next generation global media and entertainment company. The Company's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, CBS – America's most-watched broadcast network, CBS News, CBS Sports, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Showtime, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Skydance's Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and Sports divisions. For more information, please visit www.paramount.com.
About UFC®
UFC® is the world's premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 318 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while distributing programming to more than 950 million broadcast and digital households across more than 210 countries and territories. UFC's athlete roster features the world's best MMA athletes representing more than 75 countries. The organization's digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world's leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE:TKO) and is headquartered in
About TKO
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world's premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world's premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.
IMG advised UFC on negotiations with Paramount+.
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