The Ultimate Fighting Championship has officially entered a new chapter in its history. Starting January 1, 2026, all UFC events will stream exclusively on Paramount+ as part of a groundbreaking seven-year, $7.7 billion deal that eliminates pay-per-view entirely.

For fans who have grown accustomed to shelling out upwards of $80 per event, this represents a seismic shift. UFC CEO Dana White announced the news during halftime of the Cowboys-Chiefs Thanksgiving Day game, proudly declaring: “No more pay-per-view.”

Under the new model, a standard Paramount+ subscription will grant access to all 13 numbered UFC events and 30 UFC Fight Nights annually. White estimated that fans who previously spent $1,200-$1,300 per year on events will now pay approximately $120 for the entire year.

“The amount of marketing that these guys at Paramount are going to do for the UFC on their platform, it’s impossible for the sport not to get even bigger,” White said at the UFC 323 post-fight press conference.

The deal also expands internationally, with Paramount+ becoming the streaming home of UFC in Latin America, including Brazil, and Australia. Select numbered events will also air on CBS, bringing MMA to broadcast television in ways not seen since the early days of the sport.

UFC 324: Gaethje vs Pimblett on January 24, 2026 will mark the first event under the new deal, ushering in what many believe will be the most accessible era in UFC history.