"ESPN, FOX, and Warner Bros. Unveil Joint Sports Streaming Service, Impact on UFC TV Deal Explored"

ESPN has announced a partnership with FOX and Warner Bros. Discovery for a new sports-specific streaming service that will launch in fall 2024, with a standalone ESPN streaming service likely to follow in late August 2025. As the UFC prepares to negotiate a new TV deal, analysts anticipate the promotion seeking a much larger package than its current contract, potentially doubling or tripling in value. The landscape of sports broadcasting is set to undergo significant changes, with the potential for the UFC to seek multiple partners for a split broadcast deal across various networks and streaming channels.