Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Report: ESPN Has Secured UFC Broadcasting Rights With New, Five Year Deal
Dustin Poirier punching Justin Gaethje (photo via UFC)
By FCF Staff
ESPN has reportedly reached a new, five year deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship to secure the promotion’s entire, broadcasting rights.
Recently Variety reported that the sports network had become the UFC’s primary broadcasting partner, and now ESPN is also reporting the new deal.
According to the report, the agreement is worth $1.5 billion dollars, and will include broadcasts for 30 Fight Night cards annually. The agreement will begin in 2019, after FOX Sports current broadcasting deal with the UFC concludes at the end of this year.
Today’s reports follow the recent news that ESPN+ will begin streaming 15 UFC cards annually next year.
posted by FCF Staff @ 12:39 pm
