UFC 2026 Showdown: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett on Paramount+

UFC’s new streaming home is Paramount+, which just announced the schedule for its inaugural event.

The first big event, UFC 324, will be aired on Saturday, January 24, as disclosed during the CBS Thanksgiving Day NFL game halftime between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Dallas Cowboys. This event is the first of 13 major numbered events set for 2026.

Subscribers of Paramount+ can enjoy the UFC 324 live from Las Vegas’s T-Mobile Arena without any extra fees.

Match Highlights

UFC 324 will feature two main championship bouts. The headline event pits former interim UFC lightweight champion and BMF titleholder Justin Gaethje against the crowd’s favorite Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett for the interim UFC lightweight championship. In the secondary headline, UFC women’s bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison will defend her title against UFC Hall of Famer Amanda Nunes, marking Nunes’s first fight since 2023, in a bid to solidify her status as the G.O.A.T.

The main card for UFC 324: GAETHJE vs. PIMBLETT is scheduled to begin at a new time of 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, with prelims starting at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT and early prelims at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT. All matches will be streamed on Paramount+.

Exclusive Streaming Access

Cindy Holland, Chair of Direct-To-Consumer at Paramount, expressed excitement about the partnership, emphasizing the collaboration across all divisions of Paramount to maximize visibility and access for both current and prospective UFC fans, making Paramount+ the ultimate UFC hub.

This partnership represents a significant milestone for UFC enthusiasts in the U.S. and Latin America, offering them unprecedented access to all major numbered events and UFC Fight Night events on Paramount+ without additional pay-per-view charges. In Australia, subscribers will get access to preliminary fights of all major events and all 30 UFC Fight Night events as part of their subscription at no extra cost.

Dana White, UFC President, and CEO shared his enthusiasm about the launch date in Las Vegas, which will feature a card with six current and former champions, highlighting the anticipated women’s bout as potentially the biggest ever. He also noted the main event between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title. White anticipates 2026 to be a landmark year for UFC, thanks to this deal which eliminates pay-per-view fees.

Tickets for UFC 324: GAETHJE vs. PIMBLETT will be available starting Friday, December 12 at 10 a.m. PT.

Below is the promotional video for UFC on Paramount+.