TKO Group Explores UFC Programming Expansion Following Warner Bros. Acquisition

TKO Group Holdings president and COO Mark Shapiro confirmed that the organization is in active discussions with Skydance regarding potential content expansion. This follows the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. and its associated networks, such as HBO, TNT, and TBS, by Paramount-Skydance.

The UFC transitioned to Paramount+ at the start of 2026 as part of a seven-year, $7.7 billion broadcast agreement that removed traditional pay-per-view broadcasts. Shapiro indicated that the partnership aims to utilize platforms like CBS, HBO, and TNT to increase overall viewership and engagement across the combined assets. While the merger is complete, the integration of these platforms is ongoing, and further details regarding specific programming remain under discussion.