Dana White confirms: CBS won’t air UFC White House fights
MMA Mania • • general
Key Points:
- The upcoming UFC White House event, rebranded as UFC Freedom 250, will only be available to watch on Paramount+ this Sunday, June 14th, with no portion simulcast on CBS as initially speculated.
- UFC CEO Dana White confirmed that all fights will stream exclusively on Paramount+, citing the event’s storytelling narrative as a reason, though the decision is largely driven by Paramount+’s media rights investment.
- Paramount+ has around 80 million subscribers worldwide, while CBS reaches 96% of U.S. households, making the choice to forgo a CBS simulcast notable given the potential audience reach.
- The exclusivity decision comes amid a lawsuit challenging the event’s use of the White House venue, with concerns about financial benefit from paywalling the American-themed celebration.
- Paramount+ subscriptions are relatively affordable at $14 per month, offering access to the UFC White House card and UFC 329 with Conor McGregor on a single subscription.