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UFC Freedom 250 brings in 17 million viewers for Paramount+

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 9:30 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

UFC Freedom 250 brings in 17 million viewers for Paramount+

Summary

The UFC Freedom 250 event took place on June 14, 2026, at the White House. It set a record for Paramount+ with 17 million total viewers, according to Nielsen data for U.S. viewing and Adobe Analytics for Latin America. The event featured seven bouts, including a prominent fight between Ciryl Gane and Alex Pereira for the interim heavyweight championship. Hostilities surrounding the event coincided with Trump's birthday celebration, which averaged 8.2 million viewers.

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By the Numbers

•Event was held at the White House on June 14, 2026.
•Ciryl Gane fought Alex Pereira for the interim heavyweight championship.
•Total viewers reached 17 million, a Paramount+ record.
•Trump's birthday celebration tied into the event's viewer stats.
•Event featured seven bouts overall.

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9:47 PMCBS Sports — UFC Freedom 250 delivers record-breaking viewership for Paramount+ across United States, Latin America
9:30 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Freedom 250 Knocks Out 17 Million Viewers, Biggest Paramount+ Live Event to Date

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