UFC pay-per-view events are a thing of the past. Now that the UFC has struck a deal with Paramount+, MMA fans can watch every upcoming numbered UFC fight, UFC Fight Night events, and a massive archive of fights all in one place. Whether you have the Paramount+ Essential package, or the ad-free Paramount+ Premium package, subscribers can now watch all UFC content at no additional cost and without having to dig around or switch providers to watch prelims. Yes, every match from now on, whether early prelims or main event, will be played in one place. Some of the fights on this year’s schedule will also be televised on CBS, but for the most comprehensive UFC coverage, Paramount+ is the way to go.
All UFC content will be conveniently located in one center on Paramount+, making it simple and easy to find. Now that you can watch UFC on Paramount+, here’s what you need to know about how to watch UFC.
What UFC content is available on Paramount+?
Paramount+ is the new home for all UFC events, including 13 numbered major events in 2026 alone, as well as all UFC Fight Night events, as well as a vast library of legacy content you can stream anytime, including past fights, news clips, fight reactions and commentary, and more. The new UFC interface within Paramount+ also includes hubs for individual fighters, schedules and information about upcoming fights and more.
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How to watch UFC on Paramount+
As long as you have a Paramount+ subscription (or a free trial), you can watch any live UFC event, or stream older matches on-demand. It’s that simple. There is no additional cost, every battle on every battle card is in one place, no need to change platforms or channels. You can subscribe to the ad-supported Paramount+ Essential plan or the ad-free Paramount+ Premium plan; both let you watch full UFC programming for free.
Related information about UFC 324 on Paramount+:
The first official UFC event on Paramount+ will take place on January 24, at UFC 324. UFC 324 will be headlined by two massive title fights. In the main event, former UFC interim lightweight champion and former BMF champion Justin Gaethje takes on Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett in a UFC interim lightweight title fight. In the co-main event, UFC women’s bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison will defend her title against UFC Hall of Famer Amanda Nunes. The full fight card will be brought to you live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
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Unlike the old pay-per-view system, you can now watch all of UFC 324 as well as all other fights on the card, from early prelims to the main card, in one place, and it’s included in the cost of your Paramount+ plan. (If you subscribe, you can still watch select prelims and other UFC content through UFC Fightpass, but Paramount+ will now be the premier destination for the most comprehensive UFC coverage.)
Paramount+ offers subscribers the opportunity to watch a plethora of sporting events from the NFL to the Champions League and is now your one-stop shop for all things UFC at no additional cost.
You only pay a Paramount+ subscription fee to watch the upcoming UFC 324 event as well as all other fight cards on the schedule.
Paramount+ subscriptions are available in monthly and annual options. Additionally, there are two subscription plans available: Paramount+ Essential and Paramount+ Premium.
Unlike many other streaming services today, Paramount+ still offers a free trial (for now) – so new subscribers can sign up to watch this weekend’s NFL games and all the other great shows on the platform. Once the trial is over, you can choose between the ad-supported Basic plan ($7.99/month) or the ad-free Showtime Premium plan ($12.99/month), which also gives you ad-free streaming of on-demand content, live access to local CBS stations, and full streaming of Showtime.
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2026 UFC schedule:
We know there will be 13 numbered fights this year, starting with UFC 324 and UFC Fight Night 30. The confirmed schedule for the spring includes several important headline games. Here’s the schedule so far:
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Saturday, January 31, 2026 — UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopez 2 (Qudosbank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales, Australia)
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Saturday, February 7, 2026 — UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira (UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada)
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Saturday, February 21, 2026 — UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez (Toyota Center, Houston, Texas)
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Saturday, February 28, 2026 — UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Almabaev (CDMX Arena, Mexico City, Mexico)
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Saturday, March 7, 2026 — UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2 (T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada)
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Saturday, March 14, 2026 — UFC Fight Night (UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada)
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Saturday, March 21, 2026 — UFC Fight Night (O2, London, UK)
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Saturday, March 28, 2026 — UFC Fight Night (Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA)
