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TKO Explores Expanding UFC Broadcast Rights Beyond Paramount+, Including HBO Talks

TKO Explores Expanding UFC Broadcast Rights Beyond Paramount+, Including HBO Talks
World Sports · 03:14:44 - Sunday, 8 November 2026

TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), has disclosed that it is in discussions to broaden its broadcast distribution beyond its current partnership with Paramount+. According to a report from SB Nation, the talks include the possibility of bringing UFC content to HBO.

The development signals a potential shift in the media rights landscape for the premier mixed martial arts organization. A photo illustration accompanying the report displayed the HBO and Paramount+ logos side by side, highlighting the two platforms at the center of the negotiations.

Details regarding the structure of any new agreement, financial terms, or a timeline for implementation were not disclosed. TKO's move to explore additional distribution channels comes as sports media rights continue to fragment across traditional cable and streaming services.

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