SBJ reports that UFC/Fox deal could reach $400M in 2019

[Eff Pandas]

I woudn't be surprised if it's split between multiple networks...with some live fights on one network, but some of the shoulder programming on another.

SHO/CBS/CBS Sports would be interesting.

CBS Sports seems to have a lot more available time than ESPN/ESPN2 or FS1 (and FS2 has not caught on in some markets), which have heavy time commitments to college football, MLB and other sports.

I could see a scenario where CBS Sports becomes a big combat sports channel with the PBC/UFC, like a much-expanded version of what Spike had with Bellator and PBC.

Eh yea CBS, who's Showtime's daddy, I guess makes that more reasonable. Didn't think about that connection.

Throw the standard shows on CBS like they are doing now with Fox, show the bs ones on CBS Sports & throw the big big cards on Showtime/Showtime PPV. Yea that seems like a solid fit.

[sicko]

I woudn't be surprised if it's split between multiple networks...with some live fights on one network, but some of the shoulder programming on another.

SHO/CBS/CBS Sports would be interesting.

CBS Sports seems to have a lot more available time than ESPN/ESPN2 or FS1 (and FS2 has not caught on in some markets), which have heavy time commitments to college football, MLB and other sports.

I could see a scenario where CBS Sports becomes a big combat sports channel with the PBC/UFC, like a much-expanded version of what Spike had with Bellator and PBC.

Yeah like NFL and NBA it could be a multi network package deal

[Jsmooth9876]

@ comparing the UFC to PBC.

That's like the Lacrosse League saying "Did you see the TV money in the new NFL deal? We're gonna get us some of that".

Lol great analogy. Some of these dudes are straight delusional

[BWC]

Lol great analogy. Some of these dudes are straight delusional

Why not? PBC and UFC have comparable ratings on FOX/FS1. UFC gets way too much credit around here. IF UFC REALLY gets $400MM per, PBC can get AT LEAST half that.

[IMDAZED]

Why not? PBC and UFC have comparable ratings on FOX/FS1. UFC gets way too much credit around here. IF UFC REALLY gets $400MM per, PBC can get AT LEAST half that.

Sshhh. Not possible. Besides, PBC is going out of business this year. Rick Glaser says so.

[Mitchell Kane]

CBS also has this in the works....

https://www.engadget.com/2017/08/07/cbs-plans-streaming-sports-channel/

CBS is launching a streaming sports channel this year

Most details are still under wraps, but it'll be modeled around CBSN and even piggyback on its infrastructure (to reduce costs, naturally). That suggests it'll be part of 'skinny' programming bundles through internet TV providers, although it's not certain which ones.

https://techcrunch.com/2017/08/08/what-we-know-about-cbss-upcoming-streaming-service-for-sports/

What we know about CBS’s upcoming streaming service for sports

“Later this year, we will roll out a 24/7 live streaming channel like CBSN for sports as part of our ongoing [over-the-top] strategy,” said CBS CEO Les Moonves, on the company’s earnings call, adding that the service did not yet have a name. “We think sports fans are looking for something like this, and that opportunity is significant,” he noted.

However, he did point out that CBS has deals with the NFL, the NCAA (through 2032, in fact), FCC football and PGA Tour Golf. But he described the project as being in the “very preliminary stages” of formation.

“CBS is a big player in the sports world,” Moonves said. “We are going to look to differentiate ourselves from the ESPN and the Fox Sports as well, and we think we have a good opportunity to succeed.”

[bigdunny1]

Why not? PBC and UFC have comparable ratings on FOX/FS1. UFC gets way too much credit around here. IF UFC REALLY gets $400MM per, PBC can get AT LEAST half that.

No they don't have comparable ratings lol the difference in the revenue that PBC has generated for FOX compared to what UFC has generated aren't even in the same ballpark.

[-Antonio-]

A lot can change in a year. UFC is losing stars left and right. I don't see them making this much money anymore. Not even close.