UFC fans in the U.S. and Latin America can now find all live events, including numbered events and Fight Nights, exclusively on Paramount+. This means the traditional pay-per-view option for these events is no longer available.
The collaboration begins with UFC 324 on Saturday, January 24th, broadcasting live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Best of all, Paramount+ subscribers can watch this first event for free as part of their existing subscription.
UFC 324 Headlined by Two Championship Fights
UFC 324 brings two big title fights.
Main Event:
Justin Gaethje, a former temporary lightweight champion, will fight popular fighter Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett for the interim lightweight title. The winner of this match is likely to face Ilia Topuria later this year, and you can watch it all on Paramount+.
Co-Main Event:
Kayla Harrison, the current women’s bantamweight champion, will defend her title against Amanda Nunes, a UFC Hall of Famer returning to competition after a break since 2023.
Dana White revealed the card during a Thanksgiving Day segment on CBS and Paramount+.
Start Times and Streaming Details
UFC 324 features new broadcast times:
- Early Prelims: 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT
- Prelims: 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT
- Main Card: 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
Every fight streams live on Paramount+.
Australian fans will receive early access to both numbered events and all 30 Fight Nights, completely free of charge.
Paramount Launches Massive 360° Marketing Push
Paramount is backing the UFC partnership with a full 360° marketing campaign across:
- Paramount+
- CBS
- Cable networks
- Theatrical
- Outdoor
- Digital and social media
A new promotional video showcasing popular movies and shows from Paramount is launching today and will air throughout the Black Friday weekend during sports broadcasts. You can watch it here.
Cindy Holland, head of Paramount’s streaming services, explained that the partnership aims to establish Paramount+ as the ultimate place to watch UFC content.
According to Holland, Paramount+ and UFC are dramatically improving how fans enjoy mixed martial arts. All of Paramount’s different departments are collaborating to give UFC the widest possible reach and make Paramount+ the ultimate place to follow the sport for both existing and new fans.
Dana White: “A Huge Win for Fans”
Dana White is hyping the card as a stacked lineup with six current and former champions.
As a huge fight fan, I was really excited to hear him talk about how UFC is moving away from those old pay-per-view models. He called the new plan with Paramount+ a massive victory for us fans, and honestly, he seems convinced 2026 is going to be the best year ever for the UFC. It’s a really optimistic outlook, and I’m definitely hoping he’s right!
As a huge UFC fan, I was thrilled to hear Dana White announce their new partnership with Paramount! He said the first event, on January 24th in Vegas, is going to be incredible – and the lineup definitely backs that up. They’re kicking things off with six current or former champions, including the return of what he called the greatest female fighter ever – promising the biggest women’s fight we’ve ever seen. Plus, the main event is Justin Gaethje taking on Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title, with the winner facing Ilia Topuria later this year on Paramount+. Honestly, he said every fight on the card is a must-watch, and the best part? No more pay-per-view! He’s really confident that 2026 will be their best year yet, and as a fan, I couldn’t agree more.
Additional Fights on the UFC 324 Card
UFC 324 is loaded with contenders, former champs, and rising stars:
- Sean O’Malley vs. Song Yadong – bantamweight showdown with title implications
- Waldo Cortes Acosta vs. Derrick Lewis – heavyweight slugfest
- Arnold Allen vs. Jean Silva – featherweight contender bout
- Alexa Grasso vs. Rose Namajunas – former champions meet at flyweight in the featured prelim
- Ateba Gautier vs. Andrey Pulyaev – middleweight matchup featuring two finishers
All bouts are subject to change.
Tickets and VIP Packages
Tickets go on sale Friday, December 12 at 10 a.m. PT at AXS.com.
Fans looking for a special UFC experience can buy VIP packages through On Location at UFCVIP.com. These packages include the best seats, hospitality perks, and a chance to meet some of the fighters.
Watch the teaser:
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