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Paramount+ Becomes Exclusive Home for Zuffa Boxing Starting in 2026

The Saudi‑backed TKO venture gives Paramount a unified combat sports pipeline following its UFC rights deal.

Overview

  • Paramount and TKO announced that Paramount+ will stream Zuffa Boxing exclusively in the U.S., Canada and Latin America from January 2026, launching with 12 events and potential select simulcasts on CBS.
  • The announcement did not disclose financial terms or the contract length, though multiple outlets report the agreement spans five years.
  • Zuffa Boxing is a TKO and Sela partnership led by Dana White, HE Turki Alalshikh, Dr. Rakan Alharthy and Nick Khan, with Saudi General Entertainment Authority involvement.
  • Dana White says the promotion will emphasize 50/50 prospect matchups and pursue its own rankings and championships as TKO advances proposed additions to the Professional Boxing Safety Act.
  • The deal complements Paramount’s seven‑year, roughly $7.7 billion UFC package beginning in 2026, and executives have indicated occasional marquee boxing bouts could be sold outside the core rights bundle.