In an historic announcement, Paramount and the UFC have announced a seven-year exclusive streaming agreement bringing all Ultimate Fighting Championship events to Paramount+ audiences in Latin America and Australia, commencing January 2026.
This new deal echoes the previously revealed U.S. deal between the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Paramount, underlining both companies’ interest in building up their international presence in live sports entertainment.
Dana White Welcomes Paramount’s Global Vision
Commenting on the agreement, UFC President and CEO Dana White welcomed the extended partnership and Paramount’s vision:
“The deal with Paramount has already been amazing and it continues to get bigger and better. They are expanding into new territories such as Latin America and Australia, and this thing is just going to just keep growing,” White added. “It indicates how hungry they are for this business, and I love it. I am looking forward to continuing to work together and developing the next generation of talent around the globe.”
Paramount+ Strengthens Its Global Sports Portfolio
Cindy Holland, Chair of Direct-To-Consumer at Paramount, emphasized the company’s focus on delivering world-class sports content to international audiences:
“Delivering premium UFC programming to audiences on a global scale remains a top priority for Paramount,” Holland stated. “We are thrilled to expand our offering of UFC content for Paramount+ subscribers across all plans, reaching even more passionate and engaged fans around the world.”
This expansion highlights Paramount+’s focus on becoming a top destination for sports and entertainment streaming around the world.
Latin America to Receive Complete UFC Coverage on Paramount+
As part of the new agreement, fans of the UFC throughout Latin America, including Brazil, will receive unlimited viewing of all 13 numbered UFC pay-per-view events and 30 UFC Fight Nights annually streamed live and available free to Paramount+ subscribers.
In Latin America, Paramount + will be the home to exclusive UCF content, offering fans access to the biggest moments and best fighters in the sport with a front-row view of it all.
Through this deal, Paramount+ continues to position itself as a premier streaming service for sports, films, and entertainment throughout the region.
Paramount+ Australia Steps Into the Octagon
The expansion also covers Paramount+ Australia, the country’s fastest-growing major streaming service. Australian subscribers can now access all 30 UFC Fight Nights live, including prelims for all major numbered UFC events.
This extension of the sports offering of the platform is a big lift for Paramount’s Australian market, giving fans a full Ultimate Fighting Championship experience as part of its existing range of premium entertainment, movies, and original series.
A Strategic Shift for Paramount and UFC
The UFC-Paramount deal is not merely a streaming deal it’s a strategic worldwide growth that solidifies Paramount+ as a leading figure in sports streaming.
By adding one of the world’s most engaged and popular sporting franchises to its content catalogue, Paramount+ continues to increase its value proposition for subscribers globally.
Coming Details and Launch Timeline
UFC and Paramount also affirmed that more information regarding the initial live events to be streamed on Paramount+ in the United States, Latin America, and Australia will become available in the weeks ahead.
As the partnership officially commences in January 2026, enthusiasts will have unparalled access to the biggest battles, most-viewed Ultimate Fighting Championship fights, and exclusive behind-the-scenes material all available seamlessly on Paramount+.
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