Paramount+ announces upcoming UFC schedule, show renewals
Paramount+ announces upcoming UFC schedule, show renewals
‘Dana White’s Contender Series’ and ‘Ultimate Fighter’ will stream exclusively on Paramount+ going forward.
Paramount certainly has a lot to look forward to in 2026, regardless of how its continuing pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery shakes out. The company is set to take over broadcast rights of UFC events starting next year, and will offer all fights free to all subscribers of Paramount+ instead of relying on a pay-per-view model. On Saturday, UFC announced its schedule of events for the first quarter of the new year, and it also revealed that new seasons of two popular mixed martial arts shows will be exclusively available on Paramount+ going forward.
Key Details:
- Big slate: In Q1, UFC will host three numbered events and six Fight Nights on Paramount+.
- More content coming: “The Ultimate Fighter” and “Dana White’s Contender Series” will stream on Paramount+ in 2026.
- Low starting price: Paramount+ subscriptions are available starting at $8 per month.
As announced on Saturday, UFC will offer three numbered events and six Fight Nights between January and March next year. Things get rolling on Jan. 24 with UFC 324, and the very next Saturday will continue the fun with UFC 325. Fans get a bit of a break after that, however; though there will be three UFC fight nights in February, UFC 326 is currently scheduled for March 7.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Saturday, Jan. 24 | UFC 324 |
| Saturday, Jan. 31 | UFC 325 |
| Saturday, Feb. 7 | UFC Fight Night |
| Saturday, Feb. 21 | UFC Fight Night |
| Saturday, Feb. 28 | UFC Fight Night |
| Saturday, March 7 | UFC 326 |
| Saturday, March 14 | UFC Fight Night |
| Saturday, March 21 | UFC Fight Night |
| Saturday, March 28 | UFC Fight Night |
Paramount+ will also become the exclusive streaming home of two UFC reality series that let fans get a sneak peek at the next generation of fighters. The first is “The Ultimate Fighter,” which formerly aired on ESPN+ as part of the fighting promotion’s deal with that streaming service.
ESPN+ will also become the former home of “Dana White’s Contender Series” in 2026, when the show will likewise move to Paramount+. The streamer will become the exclusive platform to stream “Dana White’s Contender Series” and “The Ultimate Fighter” in the United States, Latin America, and Australia, giving Paramount+ an excellent way to continue engaging UFC fans on non-event days.
Viewers can still sign up for Paramount+ starting at just $8 per month, but the price is rising in January. The streamer will increase its ad-supported plan to $9 per month or $90 per year on Jan. 15, while the ad-free Premium subscription will increase to $14 per month. Either plan can be used to stream UFC events on the service with no pay-per-view fees.
Paramount Plus
Paramount+ is a subscription video streaming service that includes on-demand access to 40,000+ TV show episodes from BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., and more. Get free access with a Walmart+ subscription.
Paramount+ includes “1883,” “Tulsa King,” “Star Trek: Discovery,” “SpongeBob SquarePants,” and “PAW Patrol.” Subscribers can watch the NFL, college football, The Masters, college basketball, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, Serie A, and NWSL. The service also offers the option to watch your live CBS affiliate. The upgraded ad-free package includes premium movies and shows from Showtime.