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UFC is now available through Paramount Plus in the US.
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2026 has ushered in a new era of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, at least when it comes to US viewing options. We’ve compiled everything you need to know about where to watch UFC, including live streaming options for upcoming title fights.
ESPN’s tenure as the UFC’s US broadcast rights holder has come to an end, and with it, so have the hefty pay-per-view (PPV) fees. Beginning in 2026, Paramount Plus now holds the US rights to UFC in a landmark seven-year deal. All subscribers, regardless of service tier, will be able to live stream all UFC coverage, from major numbered events to smaller Fight Nights. Select events will also air directly on CBS.
UFC’s Paramount era kicked off with a stellar fight card at UFC 324 in January. The event featured a lightweight title fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett and a bantamweight bout between Sean O’Malley and Song Yadong. The remainder of the year includes several additional title fights, including for the featherweight title, bantamweight title, heavyweight title, and the women’s bantamweight title.
We’ve gathered all the details on tuning into UFC events below, from Fight Nights to title fights. Keep reading how to live stream the Ultimate Fighting Championship, no matter where you are.
See also: How to watch NFL games | How to watch NBA games | How to watch MLB games
Where to watch UFC: quick links
US: Paramount Plus (from $9/month)
Access subscriptions anywhere: NordVPN (risk-free for 30 days)
Upcoming events:
UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs. Malott on October 17
UFC 333: Volkanovski vs. Evloev on October 24
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Nolan on October 31
UFC 334: Gane vs. Hokit on November 24
UFC Fight Night: Procházka vs. Stirling on November 21
UFC 335: Oliveira vs. Lopes on December 12
Where to watch UFC in the US
All UFC events will be available through Paramount Plus in the US. UFC coverage is available through both tiers, Essential and Premium. Essential costs $9 a month and offers ad-supported on-demand streaming. Premium costs $14 a month and unlocks ad-free on-demand streaming, Showtime content, and 24/7 live streams of your local CBS station. You can learn more in our Paramount Plus streaming guide.
How to watch UFC everywhere else
The US isn’t the only country with access to UFC events. Many regions, including Canada and the UK, offer live streams through different services. You should check your local listings for more information, since there’s a pretty good chance you’ll still be able to watch UFC.
That said, if you’re traveling away from home and find that you can’t access your usual subscriptions, it might be time to try out a VPN (virtual private network). VPNs are handy cybersecurity tools that let you temporarily change the virtual location of your electronic device. This way, you can keep up with all of your usual websites and apps from anywhere, just like you would back home.
Our go-to VPN recommendation is NordVPN , a user-friendly option with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Check out our NordVPN review for more information, and keep reading to learn how to use a VPN.
How to use a VPN
Sign up for a VPN if you don’t already have one.
Install it on the device you’re using to watch.
Turn it on and set it to the location of your streaming service.
Create an account with your streaming service if you don’t have one.
Enjoy the event.
Note: VPN use is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content may constitute a breach of the terms of use for some services. Business Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.
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