Warner Bros. Discovery streaming service, Max, has acquired the U.S. rights to Bellator MMA, bringing highly anticipated mixed martial arts events to viewers across the country. Read more about this exciting partnership and the upcoming Bellator Champions Series on Max.
| Warner Bros. Discovery streaming service, Max, has acquired the U.S. rights to Bellator MMA.
| Bellator kicks off its 2022 season on March 22 in Belfast, with eight events planned for this year.
| Viewers can catch Bellator content on TNT Sports’ new TruTV sports programming block.
| Warner Bros. Discovery Streaming is excited to add the Bellator Champions Series to its content portfolio.
| Peter Murray, CEO of the PFL, expressed his excitement about the collaboration and the upcoming Bellator Champions Series events.
| This partnership solidifies Warner Bros. Discovery Streaming as a leading platform for MMA fans in the United States.
Warner Bros. Discovery streaming service, Max, is making a bold move into the world of live sports by acquiring the U.S. rights to the popular mixed martial arts organization, Bellator. This exciting partnership will bring highly anticipated MMA events to viewers across the United States.
Bellator, known for its thrilling fights and talented fighters, will kick off its 2022 season on March 22 in Belfast. The organization has eight events planned for this year, taking place in cities such as Paris, Dublin, London, Chicago, and San Diego. Fans can also catch Bellator content on TNT Sports’ new TruTV sports programming block.
This acquisition comes after Paramount sold Bellator to the Saudi-backed PFL last year. While the PFL signed a multi-year rights deal with ESPN, Bellator remains a distinct brand. Now, Warner Bros. Discovery Streaming is excited to add the Bellator Champions Series to its content portfolio, offering viewers even more must-see programming.
Josh Walker, Chief Financial & Strategy Officer at Warner Bros. Discovery Streaming, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, "The addition of Bellator Champions Series offers our viewers an opportunity to experience highly anticipated mixed martial arts, nicely complementing our robust slate of can’t miss programming."
Peter Murray, CEO of the PFL, also shared his excitement about the collaboration, saying, "Following our historic acquisition of Bellator, Professional Fighters League is proud to partner with Warner Bros. Discovery for the highly anticipated Bellator Champions Series to stream exclusively on Max for fans across the United States, at no extra cost to subscribers, when the global franchise launches on March 22. We’re excited for audiences to tune into Bellator’s new home on Max for eight Bellator Champions Series events in 2024 taking place in iconic cities around the globe, featuring world title fights and the biggest stars in combat sports. There’s an incredible demand for premium, year-round MMA content from major media platforms, and this is the latest milestone in PFL’s ambition to bring the sport’s best to audiences around the world."
With this exciting partnership, Warner Bros. Discovery Streaming is set to deliver top-notch MMA action to fans across the United States, solidifying its position as a leading streaming service for sports enthusiasts.
