Paramount and UFC Set the Stage for a New Era of Fight Entertainment
So, there’s some big UFC news today, and it’s something that really sets the tone for how fans will experience the sport moving forward. Paramount and UFC have officially announced that brand-new seasons of Dana White’s Contender Series and The Ultimate Fighter are on the way, and both will be streaming exclusively on Paramount+ starting in 2026 across the U.S., Latin America, and Australia. This marks a major expansion of the partnership that was first unveiled earlier this year.
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The announcement was rolled out in style during the Paramount+ Thunder Stage presentation at CCXP in São Paolo, Brazil. Fans were treated to a special video message from UFC President and CEO Dana White, while the event itself was hosted by UFC broadcaster André Azevedo. Adding even more energy to the reveal, two-time UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira appeared alongside several members of the well-loved Brazilian MMA team The Fighting Nerds , including Bruna Basil, Caio Borralho, Carlos Prates, and Jean Silva. Their presence really underscored how global and community-driven this announcement feels.
What makes this move significant is how it builds on the historic seven-year media rights partnership announced earlier. Paramount+ had already secured exclusive rights to UFC events in the U.S., and later extended that coverage to Latin America and Australia. Now, adding these two iconic fight-focused series only deepens that connection. It shows a clear commitment to making UFC content easier to access, and packed together within one subscription instead of scattered across platforms.
Dana White’s Contender Series will continue to spotlight rising fighters hoping to earn their UFC contracts. This show has been a launchpad for several stars—names like Sean O’Malley, Jamahal Hill, Bo Nickal, Maycee Barber, and many others all came through this system. So fans will once again get a front-row seat to the birth of future champions.
Meanwhile, The Ultimate Fighter , a reality series almost every UFC fan has some emotional connection to, will also be refreshed and relaunched. This is the show that introduced the world to talents such as Kamaru Usman, Rose Namajunas, Michael Bisping, Robert Whittaker, Tony Ferguson, Nate Diaz, and so many others. Its mix of behind-the-scenes training, personal dynamics, and competitive drama has always made it a standout.
This expanded partnership officially kicks off on January 24 , when UFC 324 becomes the first numbered event to stream live on Paramount+. Thirteen big UFC events are already lined up for 2026. In Australia, subscribers will also get prelims for all numbered events plus every UFC Fight Night at no extra charge.
Overall, this move feels like a huge win for fans. Paramount+ is stacking even more premium sports content on top of its existing entertainment lineup, while UFC is giving its global audience a streamlined home for live events and talent-building series. It’s a strong signal that the next generation of UFC stars—and the fans following them—will have more access than ever before.
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