UFC and Paramount seal historic $7.7 billion streaming deal for 7 years, moving away from ESPN

UFC and Paramount strike a major seven-year media rights deal. The agreement is worth US$7.7 billion. UFC will leave pay-per-view and ESPN in 2026. Paramount+ will have exclusive rights to UFC events. CBS will simulcast some title fights. Dana White calls it a victory for fans. The deal expands TKO’s global media rights.