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Paramount has signed a 7-year, $7.7 billion exclusive rights deal with TKO Group to broadcast UFC events in the U.S. starting in 2026, shifting from pay-per-view to included in Paramount+ subscriptions, aiming to boost accessibility, engagement, and subscriber growth.
ESPN has secured a five-year U.S. rights deal starting in 2026 to broadcast all major WWE live events, including WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Royal Rumble, and Survivor Series, with content also available on ESPN's upcoming streaming platform, marking a significant shift from NBCU's Peacock. The deal aims to attract a younger and more diverse audience and may include additional WWE-related programming and collaborations.
ESPN and the College Football Playoff have agreed to a six-year extension worth $7.8 billion, keeping the postseason format on the network through the 2031 season. The new deal illustrates the outstanding success of the playoff and the increasing interest in the 12-team format, with ESPN retaining its immense clout in the world of college athletics. The expanded format will begin during the 2024 season, and the playoff still must work through the nuts and bolts of the 12-team arrangement before the new deal goes into effect.