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UFC Events To Air On Paramount+ In Canada Starting In 2027
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The UFC has expanded their deal with Paramount to air numbered UFC events on Paramount+ in Canada starting next year. TKO announced on Thursday that they have signed a six-year deal to expand their media rights partnership with Paramount+ into Canada.
The announcement notes that the UFC numbered events (e.g. UFC 328 will air on Paramount+. All UFC events already air on Paramount+ in the US, Latin America and Australia, a deal that was announced in August of last year and began in January.
“Beginning in 2027, Paramount+ subscribers in Canada will get every UFC Numbered Event main card live, at no additional cost,” said UFC President and CEO Dana White. “Paramount has been an incredible partner that understands the power of UFC, and together we’re going to make it easier than ever for fans in Canada to watch the biggest fights in the sport. I love Canada and I’m very excited for the fans to be able to enjoy the Paramount experience.”
Notable, the announcement makes no mention of the non-numbered UFC “Fight Night” events. Those events are broadcast on Sportsnet, who will retain those broadcast rights.
Details on the first UFC events to stream on Paramount+ in Canada will be announced later this year.