Paramount+ with Showtime - ViacomCBS streaming service
08-11-25 | 02:21 PM
#1126
DVD Talk God
Re: Paramount+ with Showtime - ViacomCBS streaming service
I will gladly pay an extra $5 month for P+ to get every UFC event than to pay absurd prices for PPVs.
08-11-25 | 02:22 PM
#1127
DVD Talk God
08-11-25 | 02:23 PM
#1128
DVD Talk Godfather
08-11-25 | 02:35 PM
#1129
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Paramount+ with Showtime - ViacomCBS streaming service
Paramount will become the new home to all Ultimate Fighting Championship events in the U.S. under a seven-year agreement with TKO Group announced Monday.
The deal has an average annual value of $1.1 billion, the companies said.
Under the deal, Paramount will exclusively distribute the UFC's full slate of its 13 marquee numbered events and 30 "Fight Nights" on its streaming platform, Paramount+ -- with select numbered events also set to simulcast on CBS -- starting in 2026.
"This deal puts UFC amongst the biggest sports in the world," UFC CEO Dana White posted on X. "The exposure provided by the Paramount and CBS networks under this new structure is a huge win for our athletes and anyone who watches and loves this sport."
It's a shift away from the UFC's existing pay-per-view model, which Paramount and TKO say will allow the mixed martial arts programming to reach more consumers nationwide.
The deal has an average annual value of $1.1 billion, the companies said.
Under the deal, Paramount will exclusively distribute the UFC's full slate of its 13 marquee numbered events and 30 "Fight Nights" on its streaming platform, Paramount+ -- with select numbered events also set to simulcast on CBS -- starting in 2026.
"This deal puts UFC amongst the biggest sports in the world," UFC CEO Dana White posted on X. "The exposure provided by the Paramount and CBS networks under this new structure is a huge win for our athletes and anyone who watches and loves this sport."
It's a shift away from the UFC's existing pay-per-view model, which Paramount and TKO say will allow the mixed martial arts programming to reach more consumers nationwide.
08-11-25 | 02:38 PM
#1130
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Paramount+ with Showtime - ViacomCBS streaming service
I get it... it was the same way with Peacock and the WWE PLE's... but the rest of P+ subscribers that don't care about UFC won't be happy with having their price increased to pay for it.
08-11-25 | 02:42 PM
#1131
DVD Talk Godfather
Re: Paramount+ with Showtime - ViacomCBS streaming service
That's really interesting. I kinda think there's going to be some backlash for WWE fans having to pay 30 bucks a month for ESPN (if they don't have cable) for PPVs when they're used to paying 10 bucks or less. But I guess TKO isn't that worried about "devaluing" their marquee events. Were they not making money under ESPN?
08-11-25 | 02:57 PM
#1132
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Paramount+ with Showtime - ViacomCBS streaming service
That's really interesting. I kinda think there's going to be some backlash for WWE fans having to pay 30 bucks a month for ESPN (if they don't have cable) for PPVs when they're used to paying 10 bucks or less. But I guess TKO isn't that worried about "devaluing" their marquee events. Were they not making money under ESPN?
08-11-25 | 04:25 PM
#1133
DVD Talk God
Re: Paramount+ with Showtime - ViacomCBS streaming service
I bet the only way you can get them is with the premium sub that adds showtime. Probably get a ton of people upgrading.
Last edited by Deftones; 08-11-25 at 04:32 PM.
09-04-25 | 10:15 PM
#1134
Anime Talk Contributor / Moderator
Re: Paramount+ with Showtime - ViacomCBS streaming service
https://www.paramountplus.com/account/signup/pickplan/
Offer ends 9/18/25
Paramount+ Premium
$59.99 for the first year
then $119.99/yr
Paramount+ Essential
$29.99 for the first year
then $59.99/yr
Offer ends 9/18/25
Paramount+ Premium
$59.99 for the first year
then $119.99/yr
Paramount+ Essential
$29.99 for the first year
then $59.99/yr
09-06-25 | 05:22 PM
#1135
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
Re: Paramount+ with Showtime - ViacomCBS streaming service
That's a pretty good price, and I found some offers that stack with it. MaxRebates ($10) or TopCashBack ($9.09) give referral link cash back. And my Amex card has a statement credit offer for $12.99 off a Paramount+ purchase of $12.99 or more. So, that brings one year of Paramount+ Premium down to $37.01.
09-07-25 | 09:44 PM
#1136
DVD Talk God
Re: Paramount+ with Showtime - ViacomCBS streaming service
Had to use a different email to sign back up but I now have Ad Free P+ and Showtime for a year for less than I paid for past 12 months of P+ Essential only plan, yay!
Glad I checked out this thread. Thanks WTK!
Glad I checked out this thread. Thanks WTK!
09-08-25 | 07:49 AM
#1137
Political Exile
Re: Paramount+ with Showtime - ViacomCBS streaming service
I've been extending my Paramount+ with 99 cent monthly come back promos. My current one ends on the 12th, so hopefully I'll be able to use this promotion after that.
09-09-25 | 05:58 PM
#1138
DVD Talk God
Re: Paramount+ with Showtime - ViacomCBS streaming service
Paramount+ to Launch Multiview Feature to Stream up to Four Channels at Once https://share.google/zKfsIWajAIo4KA0Qy
09-09-25 | 09:21 PM
#1139
Moderator
Re: Paramount+ with Showtime - ViacomCBS streaming service
Paramount+ to Launch Multiview Feature to Stream up to Four Channels at Once https://share.google/zKfsIWajAIo4KA0Qy
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09-11-25 | 01:19 PM
#1140
DVD Talk God
Re: Paramount+ with Showtime - ViacomCBS streaming service
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09-11-25 | 01:33 PM
#1141
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Paramount+ with Showtime - ViacomCBS streaming service
Paramount+WB? https://finance.yahoo.com/news/param...173837421.html
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/param...173837421.html
09-11-25 | 01:51 PM
#1142
Moderator
11-10-25 | 06:04 PM
#1143
DVD Talk God
Re: Paramount+ with Showtime - ViacomCBS streaming service
In a shock to nobody, prices going up by a buck a month next year
Paramount+ Plans Price Hikes As Content Investment Ramps Up https://share.google/1aWNiHKDQSWslHaUb
Paramount+ Plans Price Hikes As Content Investment Ramps Up https://share.google/1aWNiHKDQSWslHaUb
11-10-25 | 06:09 PM
#1144
DVD Talk God
Re: Paramount+ with Showtime - ViacomCBS streaming service
Yeah they announced they plan to increase TV, streaming and theatrical output in the new year. So no surprise here.
11-12-25 | 10:35 AM
#1146
DVD Talk Godfather
Re: Paramount+ with Showtime - ViacomCBS streaming service
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11-12-25 | 10:38 AM
#1147
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Paramount+ with Showtime - ViacomCBS streaming service
On another note, I just noticed that they remastered the original 90210 series in 4k for the 35th anniversary of the series. They're all on Paramount+.
11-12-25 | 11:10 AM
#1148
Moderator
Re: Paramount+ with Showtime - ViacomCBS streaming service
11-12-25 | 12:11 PM
#1149
DVD Talk God
11-12-25 | 01:00 PM
#1150
DVD Talk God
Re: Paramount+ with Showtime - ViacomCBS streaming service
So Paramount + is getting UFC in 2026 as mentioned earlier and all their matches are part of the subscription unlike when it was on ESPN when you had to pay for ESPN+ and then cough up another $80 to 90 per UFC match. I personally don’t watch UFC, but someone online was saying this is a bargain for UFC fans when you think of the small extra cost and added benefit. Yeah I know, if you don’t watch UFC, this is just another annoying price increase.