Huge news for fight fans: beginning in January 2026, every UFC numbered event and all UFC Fight Nights will stream live and on demand on Paramount+ at no extra cost to Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers on DIRECTV. That means no more pay-per-view for UFC’s biggest cards, just one subscription that delivers wall-to-wall action all year long. As a Paramount+ with SHOWTIME DirecTV customer, you can stream live events and full replays on Paramount+ whenever you want!
With Paramount+ with SHOWTIME available through DIRECTV, it’s easier than ever to keep every fight in one place alongside the rest of your live TV, sports and streaming favorites.
Don’t have Paramount+ with SHOWTIME included in your DIRECTV package? Let’s change that!
A Historic Partnership Between UFC and Paramount+
Paramount and UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, are kicking off a new era together as Paramount+ becomes the exclusive home of UFC events in the U.S. and Latin America. The partnership launched with UFC 324 on Saturday, January 24, marking the first of 13 marquee numbered events scheduled for 2026 on Paramount+, all included with your Paramount+ with SHOWTIME DIRECTV subscription at no additional cost.
What This Means for UFC Fans
For the first time ever in the U.S. and Latin America, fans can stream every UFC numbered event and all UFC Fight Nights exclusively on Paramount+ without paying extra for pay-per-view. It’s a game-changing shift that brings more access, more consistency and more value to fight fans everywhere.
With Paramount+ with SHOWTIME available through DIRECTV, your access to Paramount+ allows you to stream every round, every knockout and every title fight right alongside your live TV and sports lineup. From fight night to championship night, UFC has a new home and it’s easier than ever to be part of every moment.
Don’t have DIRECTV with Paramount+ with SHOWTIME yet? Let’s change that!
Already subscribed to Paramount+ with SHOWTIME? Follow these steps:
- Visit paramountplus.com/link and select DIRECTV as your provider
- Sign in with your DIRECTV user ID and password
- Create a Paramount+ account
Frequently Asked Questions
Where to watch UFC?
DIRECTV customers can access every UFC fight through Paramount+, which is included with a Paramount+with SHOWTIME subscription.
What does UFC stand for?
Ultimate Fighting Championship
When will UFC be on Paramount?
Beginning January 2026, UFC will be on Paramount+, which is included with a Paramount+with SHOWTIME subscription.
