Breaking: UFC Strikes New Streaming Deal With Paramount+ for Australia From 2026

Australian UFC fans are set for a major shake-up in how they watch fights, with Paramount+ confirmed as the new home for UFC Fight Nights and prelims from 2026.

Under a new seven-year global partnership between Paramount and the UFC, the streaming giant will carry all UFC Fight Nights and pay-per-view prelims in Australia. The move ends UFC Fight Pass’s role as the main live-event platform for Aussie viewers.

What’s Changing for Aussie Fight Fans

Once the deal begins in 2026:

• UFC Fight Nights and PPV prelims will stream live on Paramount+ at no extra cost for subscribers.
• Main pay-per-view cards will remain exclusive to Kayo Sports’ Main Event and Foxtel.
• UFC Fight Pass will lose most of its live event coverage in Australia but will likely continue offering archives and replays.

This makes Paramount+ the new home for most live UFC action in Australia, with PPV main cards still available via traditional pay-per-view services.

A Global Expansion for the UFC

The Australian deal forms part of a broader global expansion that also covers Latin America and builds on Paramount’s existing U.S. partnership.

UFC President and CEO Dana White said the new partnership represents another step in the sport’s global growth:

“They are now taking on new territories like Latin America and Australia, and this thing is just going to continue to grow.”

Paramount’s chair of direct-to-consumer, Cindy Holland, said bringing UFC programming to more regions remains a top priority for the company.

When the Deal Takes Effect

The Paramount+ UFC deal officially kicks in from 2026, with details on the first live events to be announced in the coming months. Until then, Aussie fans can continue watching through Kayo, Foxtel, and UFC Fight Pass.

Key Takeaway

From 2026, Australian UFC fans will need Paramount+ for Fight Nights and prelims, while Kayo and Foxtel remain the go-to for PPV main cards.

Stay tuned to Australian MMA for updates on the rollout and the first events to hit Paramount+.

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