UFC Freedom 250 reports 34 million global viewers, setting new records
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 5:37 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
UFC Freedom 250, held recently, has achieved an impressive total of 34 million global viewers. Initially, the UFC reported an average of 7 million viewers during the U.S. broadcast, which increased to a peak of 17 million when combined with Latin America. Enhanced figures considering multiple markets were later released, reflecting significant viewership in regions like Australia, China, India, South Korea, New Zealand, and the U.K. The event marks the UFC's most-watched live event ever in the U.S., despite criticisms compared to earlier MMA viewership figures from other promotions.
- •UFC Freedom 250 achieves 34 million total global viewers.
- •Average viewership hits 7 million in the U.S.
- •Peak viewership reaches 17 million combined in the U.S. and Latin America.
- •Viewership figures include regions like Australia, China, and the U.K.
- •The event sets a record for Paramount+ as the most-watched live event replay.
- 5:37 PMYahoo Sports — UFC releases total international viewership numbers for Freedom 250
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