PFL Renews Broadcasting Deal With ESPN
By FCF Staff
Following the PFL’s acquisition of Bellator, the promotion has inked another broadcasting deal with ESPN.
Recently, ESPN confirmed that the PFL has renewed its domestic media rights agreement with the network, and as a result, the PFL’s regular season, playoffs and world championships will be broadcast on the platform. In addition, the company’s pay-per-view Super Fight Division will continue to air via ESPN.
“We’ve had five successful seasons on ESPN and we’re excited for the next phase of growth for MMA and the Professional Fighters League with this agreement,” PFL CEO Peter Murray said in a statement. “Our innovative sport-season format, elite roster of athletes and the launch of the PFL PPV Super Fight Division are ushering in the new era of MMA as a mainstream global sports entertainment platform.”
The agreement is for multiple years, however, the number of years was not announced.