For the 2026 season, Sportsnet (English) and TVA Sports (French) hold Canadian rights and numbered-event main cards remain a separate PPV purchase (about $69.
Numbered-event prelims stream on Paramount+ and air free-to-air on Network 10; numbered-event main cards stay PPV via Main Event on Foxtel and Kayo Sports.
How & when to watch UFC
In the US, UFC moved to an exclusive deal with Paramount+ in 2026, which now streams all numbered events and Fight Nights with no more pay-per-view, and select numbered cards also simulcast free on CBS. In the UK, TNT Sports carries UFC on linear TV, with streaming through discovery+ or HBO Max, though marquee numbered events are pay-per-view via TNT Sports Box Office. A Paramount+ or TNT Sports subscription covers the vast majority of cards in each market.
Season. UFC runs year-round rather than in a fixed season, with a near-weekly schedule of events across the calendar. Each year is built around 12 numbered events plus roughly 30 Fight Nights.
Frequently asked
What channel is UFC on in the United States?
For the 2025-26 season, UFC is shown on Paramount+, CBS in the United States. Broadcast rights can change mid-season — confirm against the official listing.
What channel is UFC on in the United Kingdom?
For the 2025-26 season, UFC is shown on TNT Sports, discovery+, HBO Max in the United Kingdom. Broadcast rights can change mid-season — confirm against the official listing.
What channel is UFC on in Canada?
For the 2025-26 season, UFC is shown on Sportsnet, TVA Sports, UFC Fight Pass in Canada. Broadcast rights can change mid-season — confirm against the official listing.
What channel is UFC on in Australia?
For the 2025-26 season, UFC is shown on Paramount+, Network 10, Kayo Sports, Foxtel, UFC Fight Pass in Australia. Broadcast rights can change mid-season — confirm against the official listing.
What time is UFC on in my timezone?
Sports Always converts every UFC start time to your device's local timezone automatically, so the times you see are already correct for where you are — no conversion needed.
Is the UFC schedule up to date?
Yes. Sports Always pulls the UFC fixture list live every time you open the page and always rolls forward from today, so it is never stuck on a past date.
Is UFC free to watch?
In the US, select numbered events simulcast free-to-air on CBS, but most cards require a Paramount+ subscription. In the UK there is no free option: you need TNT Sports (via TV, discovery+, or HBO Max), and the biggest numbered events are an extra pay-per-view purchase on TNT Sports Box Office.
Can I stream UFC instead of watching on TV?
Yes. US fans stream everything on Paramount+, while UK fans can stream via discovery+ or HBO Max in addition to TNT Sports on linear TV.
Do I still have to buy pay-per-view?
It depends on your country. The US dropped PPV entirely in 2026, so Paramount+ covers all events. In the UK, the biggest numbered events remain pay-per-view through TNT Sports Box Office.
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