*Paramount+, a Skydance Corporation, and the UFC have unveiled a landmark partnership, making Paramount+ the exclusive streaming home for UFC events in the U.S. and Latin America.
Per the news release, the collaboration officially kicks off with UFC 324 on Saturday, January 24, featuring two headline championship bouts at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, all included in a Paramount+ subscription at no extra cost. The main event will see former interim UFC lightweight champion and former BMF titleholder Justin Gaethje face fan favorite Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett in an interim lightweight title clash.
Meanwhile, UFC women’s bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison defends her title against UFC Hall of Famer Amanda Nunes, who is returning to the Octagon for the first time since 2023. Dana White announced the fight lineup today, Thanksgiving Day, during a special segment on CBS and Paramount+.
Fight timings for UFC® 324: GAETHJE vs. PIMBLETT have been set with the main card beginning at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. Prelims start at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT, while early prelims will begin at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT. Every fight will stream live on Paramount+.
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This historic agreement provides fans in the U.S. and Latin America with unprecedented access to all UFC marquee numbered events and UFC Fight Night bouts without any pay-per-view fees. In Australia, Paramount+ subscribers will enjoy preliminary fights for all marquee events and all 30 UFC Fight Night events at no additional cost.
“Paramount+ and UFC are transforming the mixed martial arts fan experience,” said Cindy Holland, Chair of Direct-To-Consumer, Paramount. “Every division of Paramount is working in concert to ensure maximum visibility and unparalleled accessibility to current and future fans–making Paramount+ the definitive home of UFC.”
UFC President and CEO Dana White added, “Saturday, January 24th in Las Vegas kicks off this incredible partnership with Paramount. I am so excited for UFC fans that our first card has six current and former champions, including the long-awaited return of the greatest female fighter of all time – which is definitely the biggest women’s fight ever. Also, in the main event we have Justin Gaethje versus Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title to see who will face Ilia Topuria later this year on Paramount+. This card is absolutely stacked – every fight is a must-see. This deal is such a huge win for fans with no more pay-per-view. I look forward to 2026 being our best year ever.”
Other exciting matchups include former bantamweight champion Sean “Suga” O’Malley taking on Song “Kung Fu Kid” Yadong, heavyweight contender Waldo Cortes Acosta facing Derrick Lewis, featherweights Arnold Allen and Jean Silva battling, and a women’s flyweight showdown between Alexa Grasso and Rose Namajunas. Rising middleweight Ateba Gautier also goes head-to-head with Andrey Pulyaev.
Tickets for UFC® 324: GAETHJE vs. PIMBLETT go on sale Friday, December 12 at 10 a.m. PT via AXS.com. VIP Experience packages are available through UFC’s official provider, On Location, offering premium seating, meet-and-greets, and all-inclusive hospitality. More details are available at UFCVIP.com.
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