How to Watch UFC in 2026: Every Event on Paramount+ (No More PPV)
In the United States, every UFC event in 2026 streams on Paramount+, including numbered cards and Fight Nights, with no separate pay-per-view fee. Selected cards also air on CBS. If you used to buy UFC pay-per-views through ESPN+, a regular Paramount+ subscription now replaces them.
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What changed in 2026
UFC moved from ESPN+ to Paramount+ at the start of 2026 under a seven-year deal, and pay-per-view ended with it. The first event of the new era was UFC 324 on January 24, 2026. The 2026 calendar has more than 40 events: numbered cards plus around 30 Fight Nights, all included with Paramount+.
How to watch
- Subscribe to Paramount+ on its website or in the app. Any plan includes UFC.
- Open the app on your TV, streaming stick, phone or computer. Paramount+ works on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV and most smart TVs.
- Go to the UFC hub, or search for the event name. Prelims and the main card are both included.
Replays are added on demand after each event, along with a large library of past fights.
Watching outside the US
UFC rights differ by country, so the Paramount+ deal applies to viewers in the United States. Check the UFC's own website for the broadcaster in your country.
Boxing on the same subscription
Paramount+ is also the US home of Zuffa Boxing, the boxing promotion backed by UFC's parent company TKO, so one subscription covers both.
Avoid unlicensed UFC streams
Fight nights are a favourite target for unlicensed stream sites and their fake "watch free" pages. Read why sites like Buffstreamz are risky, or see the full list of legal alternatives for every sport.
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Frequently asked questions
Is UFC still pay-per-view in 2026?
No, not in the United States. Every UFC event in 2026 is included with a Paramount+ subscription.
Is UFC still on ESPN+?
No. UFC moved from ESPN+ to Paramount+ at the start of 2026.
Can I watch UFC for free?
Some cards air on CBS, which you can watch with an antenna. Paramount+ has offered free trials at times; check its website for the current offer.
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