Paramount Skydance has agreed a new deal with TKO Group that results in Paramount+ becoming the exclusive home of Zuffa Boxing. The long-term media rights agreement covers the U.S., Canada, and Latin America.
Key Takeaways
- Paramount+ becomes the exclusive streaming home for Zuffa Boxing starting January 2026, with 12 initial events and plans to expand coverage over time across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America.
- Select boxing events may also be simulcast on CBS and other Paramount platforms, extending reach beyond streaming.
- The deal mirrors a separate seven-year agreement for UFC, also launching in 2026, reinforcing Paramount+ commitment to becoming a central hub for combat sports including both boxing and UFC.
The agreement kicks in next year. Beginning January 2026, Zuffa Boxing events will be available to stream directly on Paramount+. Paramount will exclusively distribute a full slate of Zuffa Boxing events starting with 12 action-packed cards.
As this is a long-term agreement, the plan is to increase the number of events available to stream in subsequent years.
“Paramount has long been a leader in sports and sports storytelling, and this partnership marks a bold new chapter – not just for us, but for the future of boxing. It’s a partnership that advances several of our core priorities: delivering premium sports to fans, providing audiences with year-round marquee live events, and creating long-term value through a differentiated, must-watch portfolio of content,” said Cindy Holland, Chair of Direct-to-Consumer for Paramount.
Along with streaming on Paramount+, there is also the possibility that select events will be available to simulcast on CBS, as well as other Paramount platforms.
The deal follows a seven-year UFC deal between Paramount and TKO announced last month. The UFC deal will see Paramount+ also becoming the exclusive distributor of UFC action, including all numbered UFC events and UFC Nights.
“I’m excited to bring great boxing events to a global audience. There are millions of boxing fans that will now be able to watch competitive fights with up-and-coming boxers as well as the biggest stars in the sport. Paramount will be the home for UFC and boxing fans to watch the greatest fights in combat sports,” said Dana White, UFC President and CEO.
Similar to the Zuffa Boxing deal announced today, the agreement for UFC takes effect in 2026.
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