UFC Makes Paramount+ Debut on Jan. 24 with UFC 324

Paramount and the UFC announce their first live event together, kicking off a partnership as Paramount+ becomes the exclusive home of UFC events in the U.S. and Latin America.

On Sat., Jan. 24, fans can watch UFC 324, the first of 13 marquee numbered events scheduled in 2026, all included with a Paramount+ subscription, at no additional cost, live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

UFC 324 will be headlined by two championship fights. In the main event, lightweight superstars collide as former interim UFC lightweight champion and former BMF titleholder Justin Gaethje takes on fan favorite Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett in an interim UFC lightweight title fight.

In the co-main event, UFC women’s bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison looks to defend her title as she takes on UFC Hall of Famer Amanda Nunes, who returns to the Octagon for the first time since 2023.

The main card of UFC 324: GAETHJE vs. PIMBLETT will take place at an all-new start time of 9 p.m. ET. The prelims will start at 7 p.m. ET and the early prelims will kick off at 5 p.m. ET. All bouts will be available on Paramount+.

For the first time in history, fans will enjoy unprecedented access to every marquee numbered event and all UFC Fight Night events exclusively on Paramount+, with no pay-per-view charge. In Australia, Paramount+ subscribers will enjoy the preliminary fights for all marquee numbered events and all 30 UFC Fight Night events, included with their subscription, at no additional cost.

Paramount has also launched a 360-degree marketing campaign across the entire Paramount ecosystem: Paramount+, CBS, TV media including all cable networks, outdoor, in theaters, digital, and social. The new brand spot, leveraging Hollywood’s highest profile franchises and cinematic giants, recently debuted across all divisions to elevate UFC, its athletes, and its live events.

“Paramount+ and UFC are transforming the mixed martial arts fan experience,” says 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.”

“Saturday, January 24th in Las Vegas kicks off this incredible partnership with Paramount,” says UFC President and CEO Dana White. “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.”