UFC on Paramount+ Announces Date for Exciting 2026 Matchup: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett
Paramount+ to Stream UFC’s Major Events Starting January 24
Paramount+ has officially announced that it will host its first UFC event, UFC 324, on January 24, 2026. This announcement came during CBS’s Thanksgiving Day halftime show featuring the NFL matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Dallas Cowboys.
UFC 324 will be held live at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, and Paramount+ subscribers can watch the event at no extra cost. The card includes two highly anticipated championship fights: in the main event, former interim UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje will face Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett for the interim UFC lightweight title. The co-main event features UFC women’s bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison defending her title against UFC Hall of Famer Amanda Nunes, who will return to the Octagon for the first time since 2023.
The event will kick off with the early prelims at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT, followed by the prelims at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT, and the main card at the new start time of 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. All bouts will be available exclusively on Paramount+.
Cindy Holland, Chair of Direct-To-Consumer at Paramount, commented, “Paramount+ and UFC are transforming the mixed martial arts fan experience. 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.”
This development marks a significant change for UFC fans in the U.S. and Latin America, as they will now have unprecedented access to all marquee numbered events and UFC Fight Night shows without any pay-per-view fees. In Australia, Paramount+ subscribers will also have access to preliminary fights for marquee events and all 30 UFC Fight Night events at no extra cost.
UFC President and CEO Dana White expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “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. 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.”
Tickets for UFC 324: GAETHJE vs. PIMBLETT will go on sale on December 12 at 10 a.m. PT.
