Paramount+ just scored a long-term deal to stream every Zuffa Boxing card in the U.S., Canada and Latin America beginning January 2026. The move pairs Dana White’s new boxing venture with Paramount’s broadcast muscle — a shake-up fans have been waiting for since HBO walked away.
Zuffa Boxing isn’t some untested idea. It’s steered by Dana White, Saudi power broker HE Turki Alalshikh, Dr. Rakan Alharthy of Sela, and Nick Khan from WWE. The first year promises at least 12 live fight nights, with the option to grow if the audience shows up. Paramount+ will stream every event, while CBS and other Paramount channels may pick up select shows.
A bold move to change how fans watch boxing
Dana White about the partnership:
“I’m excited to bring great boxing events to a global audience. There are millions of boxing fans that will now be able to watch competitive fights with up-and-coming boxers as well as the biggest stars in the sport. Paramount will be the home for UFC and boxing fans to watch the greatest fights in combat sports.”
This deal signals a push to give boxing a consistent, mainstream streaming home — something the sport has lacked in North America since the rise of fragmented pay-per-view and app-exclusive cards.
Saudi backing meets U.S. broadcast muscle
Saudi influence looms large in the sport right now, and HE Turki Alalshikh made that clear:
“This partnership with Paramount reinforces our vision to redefine the way viewers consume boxing. More fight fans will now have access to watch some of the most exciting boxers around. We have seen the proof that the appetite is there, this is the future for live boxing coverage and will ensure the sport continues to thrive.”
By tying Saudi investment with Paramount’s established distribution network, Zuffa Boxing is betting on long-term visibility — not just one-off mega events.
Why this matters for boxing’s future
For years, fans have been forced to chase fights across pay-per-view, DAZN, ESPN+, Showtime (RIP), and regional networks. Paramount+ entering the mix could tighten things up if they commit to a real schedule and quality matchups. It’s not about fancy graphics; it’s about reliable access and storytelling that keeps fans watching.
If White and Turki can deliver strong fights — not just tune-ups — Zuffa Boxing could be the most consistent U.S. boxing product since HBO left the game. If not, it risks becoming just another expensive experiment.
Event rollout begins January 2026
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Platform: Paramount+ (select events may air on CBS and other Paramount platforms)
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Regions: U.S., Canada, Latin America
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Initial slate: 12 live fight cards in 2026, more to follow if successful