UFC on Paramount+: How to watch live fights, Fight Nights, numbered events, and replays

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The UFC has entered a new streaming era with Paramount+.

After its run with ESPN, the UFC signed a reported $7.7 billion, seven-year media rights deal with Paramount+, making the platform the exclusive home for UFC events, Zuffa Boxing, and more.

“This is a milestone moment and landmark deal for UFC, solidifying its position as a preeminent global sports asset,” said TKO CEO Ariel Emanuel. “Our decade-long journey with UFC has been defined by continuous growth and expansion, and this agreement is an important realization of our strategy.

“We believe wholeheartedly in David’s (Ellison) vision and look forward to being in business with a company that will prioritize technology as a means to enhance storytelling and the overall viewing experience.”

What does this mean for MMA fans? The Sporting News provides all you need to know regarding the UFC’s deal with Paramount+.

Where to watch UFC on Paramount+

Fight fans can check out the Paramount+ app or ParamountPlus.com. Depending on the event, you can also check out CBS, which is also available to stream on the Paramount+ app.

To watch an event, check out the Paramount+ app or website, subscribe to a service (Essential or Premium), then find the “UFC” section in the “Sports” tab. An event may also be on the main page already.

Is UFC on Paramount+? What’s included with your subscription

Yes, the UFC is on Paramount+.

Including fight nights, the following is included with your subscription:

Dana White’s Contender Series
13 numbered marquee events and UFC Fight Night events

Zuffa Boxing will be available on Paramount+, though it will be a separate entity.

UFC Fight Nights vs. numbered UFC PPVs: what’s the difference

Though numbered events will no longer be on PPV, there will be a significant difference between those events and Fight Night cards.

Numbered events will feature more title fights, while Fight Night cards will be headlined by potential contenders and young fighters.

The UFC’s White House event is considered a PPV-like event.

UFC schedule: How to find upcoming events and start times

Check out our MMA schedule for the latest on UFC events in 2026 and beyond.

UFC 324 and UFC 325, along with several fight nights, will have a start time of 9 p.m. ET. Times will vary based on location.

How to watch UFC replays, highlights and on-demand

Like with ESPN, replays for UFC PPV events will be available on Paramount+ immediately after the event ends.

There are 100’s of hours of UFC fights and events streaming on Paramount+. A UFC fight library, with “best of” compilations and select main cards from 2000 – 2025, is available for viewing.

Archived content is organized by the following:

Series: Select Numbered Events from the 2000s, 2010s, and 2020 through 2025
Legends: Career-defining bouts from Georges St-Pierre, Chuck Liddell, Anderson Silva, and more
Current Champions: Fight collections featuring reigning champions
KO City: Highlight-reel knockout finishes

Paramount+ pricing: plans, bundles and free trial info

You can watch UFC events live on Paramount+, with both the prelims and main card available to stream in one place. The best part: UFC events do not require a pay-per-view purchase — you just need an active Paramount+ subscription.

Paramount+ plans

Paramount+ Essential (ad-supported): $8.99/month or $89.99/year
Paramount+ Premium (ad-free): $13.99/month or $139.99/year

Beyond UFC, Paramount+ includes a wide mix of live sports and programming, plus thousands of on-demand movies and shows, so you can stream events and entertainment on your phone, TV, or laptop.

Supported devices: How to watch on TV, mobile, and web

You can watch the UFC and any other content on Paramount+ via the following devices:

Android app (phone/tablet)

How to watch UFC on Paramount+ outside the U.S.

Outside the U.S., the following devices allow Paramount+:

Free devices – Freebox Revolution, etc. (France)
Rogers set-top boxes (Canada)
Sky (U.K., Ireland, Italy, Germany, Austria)
Swisscom devices (Switzerland)
VIDAA TV (Chinese-produced, Dutch parent company)
Virgin Media (U.K., Ireland)

Troubleshooting: Login issues, buffering, and stream not appearing

If there are any issues accessing Paramount+, there are a few troubleshooting options:

Web
- Clear browser cache, cookies and browsing history
- Close and open a new browser
- Try a new browser (Chrome, Firefox, etc.)
Connected Devices
- Check for updates for the app
- Check for updates for the device’s operating system
  - Roku
    
    Update the system software
    
    Perform a network connection test
  - Fire TV
    
    Settings > Select applications > Select Manage installed applications
    
    Force stop the app, clear cache, and relaunch the app
    
    Restart the modem/router and check the internet connection
Mobile Devices
- Check for updates on the operating system
- Check internet connection and relaunch the app

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