How to Watch UFC in Australia in 2026: Paramount+, Kayo Sports and Main Event Guide

The UFC broadcast landscape in Australia just changed. Big shift for 2026 — Paramount+ enters the mix alongside traditional Pay-Per-View on Main Event. Here is everything you need to know about watching UFC in Australia this year.

The New Australian Broadcast Structure

From January 1, 2026, UFC content in Australia is distributed across three platforms:

1. Main Event PPV (Numbered Events Main Card)

All numbered UFC events (UFC 325, UFC 326, etc.) have their main cards available exclusively on Main Event Pay-Per-View, accessible through Foxtel and Kayo Sports. You do not need a Kayo Sports subscription to order the PPV.

Price: $59.95 per event for the main card, which typically includes the championship fights and headline bouts.

2. Paramount+ (Fight Nights and Prelims)

All UFC Fight Night events — both main cards and prelims — are broadcast live on Paramount+ from January 2026. Additionally, all preliminary cards for numbered events are available on Paramount+, which represents a major upgrade for fans who previously had limited access to prelim fights.

Some events and prelims will also be simulcast on Network 10, providing free-to-air access for non-subscribers.

3. UFC Fight Pass (Early Prelims)

Early prelims for all events are broadcast on both UFC Fight Pass and Paramount+. UFC Fight Pass costs $6.99 per month or $66.99 per year in Australia, and also provides access to the UFC’s extensive fight library, including classic events and exclusive content.

Best Value Options for Australian Fans

Casual Fan: Paramount+ subscription gives you all Fight Night events, all prelims, and early prelims. This is the best value option if you only watch the occasional PPV main card at a venue or a friend’s house.

Dedicated Fan: Paramount+ subscription plus individual Main Event PPV purchases for the biggest numbered events. This covers virtually all UFC content.

Hardcore Fan: Paramount+ plus UFC Fight Pass for the complete library, plus Main Event PPV for numbered event main cards. This is the ultimate package for fans who want every fight.

Typical Australian Broadcast Times

UFC events from Las Vegas and North America typically air on Sunday mornings AEDT in Australia:

• Early Prelims: From approximately 8:00am AEDT (Sunday)
• Prelims: From approximately 10:00am AEDT (Sunday)
• Main Card: From approximately 12:00pm AEDT (Sunday)

Events held in Europe, the Middle East, or Asia-Pacific will have different broadcast times. UFC 325 in Sydney, for example, aired at prime-time local Australian hours.

Key Platform Comparison

Platform	Content	Price (Monthly)
Main Event PPV	Numbered event main cards	$59.95 per event
Paramount+	Fight Nights + Prelims + Early Prelims	From $6.99/month
Network 10	Select simulcasts (free-to-air)	Free
UFC Fight Pass	Early prelims + fight library	$6.99/month

Tips for Australian UFC Fans

• Record and watch later: Paramount+ offers replays of Fight Night events shortly after they conclude. Useful if you cannot catch the live broadcast.
• Avoid spoilers: Stay off social media on Sunday mornings if watching delayed. The Australian MMA community is active online.
• Australian events: When the UFC visits Australia, events air at prime-time local hours. Live viewing becomes easy.
• Group viewing: Pubs and bars in major Australian cities show UFC PPV events. Social experience without the individual PPV purchase.

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LF — Breaking news correspondent, australiafootball.com