Nov 27, 2025 - Business

UFC to make Paramount+ debut on Jan. 24

The first live Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event on Paramount+ will air on Jan. 24, CEO Dana White announced Thursday.

Catch up quick: Paramount Global acquired the U.S. rights to UFC for $7.7 billion over seven years back in August.

Paramount+ subscribers can watch the events at no additional cost, replacing the pay-per-view model used by ESPN.
In a statement, Paramount says its aim is to "ensure maximum visibility and unparalleled accessibility" for the sport.

UFC 324 — live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas — will be the first of 13 fights scheduled in 2026.

Superstars Justin Gaethje and Paddy "The Baddy" Pimblett are set to headline the main event in an interim UFC lightweight title fight.
Also on the card: women's bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison defending her title against Hall of Famer Amanda Nunes.