UFC 326 to Air on CBS Before Paramount+ Exclusive

Two-hour CBS simulcast to lead into Holloway vs. Oliveira main event on Paramount+

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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UFC 326, headlined by a title fight between former champions Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira, will feature a two-hour simulcast on CBS before the remainder of the pay-per-view event streams exclusively on Paramount+. This marks the first time in over 15 years that MMA will air in primetime on a major broadcast network.

Why it matters

The UFC's partnership with Paramount+ continues to evolve, with this CBS simulcast representing a significant step in bringing the promotion's biggest events to a wider audience. This move echoes previous network TV deals for MMA, including CBS' history of airing EliteXC and Strikeforce events in the late 2000s.

The details

The first two hours of UFC 326, including the final prelim fights and the start of the main card, will air live on CBS from 8-10 p.m. ET on March 7. The remaining two hours of the main card will stream exclusively on Paramount+. The full UFC 326 fight card has not yet been announced, but the main event will feature a BMF title fight between former champions Holloway and Oliveira.

  • UFC 326 takes place on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
  • The CBS simulcast will air from 8-10 p.m. ET.
  • The full UFC 326 pay-per-view event will stream on Paramount+ starting at 5 p.m. ET.

The players

Max Holloway

Former UFC featherweight champion competing in the UFC 326 main event.

Charles Oliveira

Former UFC lightweight champion challenging for the BMF title in the UFC 326 main event.

Paramount+

The streaming service that will exclusively air the full UFC 326 pay-per-view event after the CBS simulcast.

CBS

The major broadcast network that will air a two-hour simulcast of UFC 326, marking the return of MMA to primetime network television.

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What’s next

The full UFC 326 fight card is expected to be announced in the coming weeks, with details on which specific fights will air during the CBS simulcast portion of the event.

The takeaway

This CBS simulcast represents a significant milestone for the UFC's partnership with Paramount+ and the continued evolution of MMA's presence on major broadcast networks. It provides an opportunity to expose the sport to a wider audience and build anticipation for the Holloway vs. Oliveira main event on the Paramount+ streaming platform.