Bellator Returns to the U.S. with Warner Bros. Discovery’s Streaming Service Max

Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service, Max, has acquired the U.S. rights to Bellator, a mixed martial arts organization. The announcement was made by the CEO of the PFL, Peter Murray, who expressed pride in partnering with the new streaming platform. This collaboration will give viewers access to eight Bellator Champions Series events this year in various cities around the world, including Paris and Dublin.

Despite being sold to a Saudi-backed company last year, Bellator remains separate from the PFL brand. The addition of Bellator Champions Series to Max’s content portfolio is an exciting opportunity for viewers to enjoy highly anticipated MMA content alongside other programming.

Warner Bros. Discovery Streaming’s Chief Financial & Strategy Officer, Josh Walker, stated that he is thrilled about introducing a new live sport to their U.S. portfolio through this partnership with Professional Fighters League (PFL). He believes that the addition of Bellator Champions Series will help meet the growing demand for premium MMA content and bring top combat sports stars to audiences worldwide.

The global franchise launch of Bellator Champions Series on March 22 will mark the beginning of a new era for MMA fans everywhere. With eight events planned for 2024 featuring world title fights and top combat sports stars, this collaboration is set to be a huge success for both Warner Bros. Discovery and PFL.

Overall, this acquisition marks an exciting development for both Warner Bros. Discovery Streaming and PFL as they continue to grow their respective brands and offerings in the rapidly evolving media landscape.