The UFC has announced a new deal with Paramount+ worth $7.7 billion, set to begin in 2026, transitioning away from ESPN. This agreement covers Fight Night and numbered events but excludes other series. Fans will access numbered events without Pay-Per-View fees by subscribing to Paramount+. The UFC plans to increase post-fight bonuses, while discussions on base fighter pay continue. Charles Oliveira holds a record for post-fight bonuses amounting to $1 million in his career, though concerns remain over the magnitude of future increases.
The UFC has secured a deal with Paramount+ worth $7.7 billion for seven years, covering all Fight Night and numbered UFC events starting in 2026.
Numbered UFC events will no longer be Pay-Per-Views, allowing fans to access them through a Paramount+ subscription costing $12.99 a month.
Dana White confirmed that post-fight bonuses are set to increase but remains hesitant to discuss any changes to base fighter pay.
Charles Oliveira has received $1,000,000 in post-fight bonuses throughout his UFC career, but the future increase remains uncertain.
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