However, when the deal does go into effect, all UFC events will be streamed on Paramount+, with a select few even set to air on CBS. White has hinted that Paramount's premium $12.99 subscription will be required to stream UFC fights, though that is a huge price drop from the current cost of PPV events.

The 2025 edition of Dana White’s Contender Series rolls on tonight as 10 fighters meet at the UFC Apex to try and punch their ticket to the UFC on Week 2.

CHICAGO – UFC 319 ceremonial fighter weigh-ins take place Friday, and you can catch a live video stream of the proceedings here on MMA Junkie at 6 p.m. ET (3 p.m. PT). The ceremonial weigh-ins take place at Radius Chicago. It's not far from United Center, which hosts Saturday's card ( ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+).

The seven-year deal, beginning in 2026, was the first major deal struck by Paramount after it finalized its merger with Skydance.