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Paramount+ Secures Exclusive Zuffa Boxing Streaming Deal

9/29/2025

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Summary

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TKO Group Holdings and Paramount sign a long-term Zuffa Boxing rights deal, effective January 2026.
Paramount+ will exclusively stream 12 boxing events annually in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America.
CBS simulcasts may accompany events.
Dana White, the UFC's chief executive, leads Zuffa Boxing to provide regular events and promote emerging talent.
Terms of the Zuffa Boxing deal remain undisclosed.

History

Historical Context

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) was acquired by Zuffa, LLC in 2001, co-founded by Dana White, leading to its rapid growth into a billion-dollar enterprise by 2016. The recent partnership between TKO Group Holdings and Paramount, announced in 2025, aims to enhance access to boxing events, reflecting the ongoing evolution and commercialization of combat sports in North America.

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Story summary

TKO Group Holdings and Paramount sign a long-term Zuffa Boxing rights deal, effective January 2026.
Paramount+ will exclusively stream 12 boxing events annually in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America.
CBS simulcasts may accompany events.
Dana White, the UFC's chief executive, leads Zuffa Boxing to provide regular events and promote emerging talent.
Terms of the Zuffa Boxing deal remain undisclosed.

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