Sky Sports, Zuffa Boxing Secure Multi-Year Deal in UK and Ireland
Sky Sports will become the official broadcaster of all Zuffa Boxing events across the UK and Ireland. The deal runs for multiple years and guarantees at least five shows annually on UK soil.
Deal scope and aims
The agreement covers every Zuffa Boxing card in the territory. Sky will add the events to its long-running boxing lineup.
Executives say the partnership aims to develop new stars. It also seeks to showcase top-tier boxing to local fans.
Statements from leadership
Jonathan Licht, Sky Sports Chief Officer UK & Ireland, described the pact as a renewal of the broadcaster’s boxing commitment. He highlighted plans to use the platform to grow talent and stage major fights.
Zuffa CEO Dana White praised the UK fanbase. He called Sky Sports the natural home for marquee matches in the region.
First broadcast and fight card
The inaugural event on Sky will be ZUFFA BOXING 05: CORTES vs. GARCIA. It airs live on Sunday, April 5, from the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
The main event pairs Andres Cortes (24-0, 13 KOs) against Eridson Garcia (23-1, 14 KOs). Garcia arrives following a six-fight winning streak.
- Co-main: Mark Magsayo (28-2, 18 KOs) vs Feargal McCroy (17-1, 9 KOs).
- McCroy will represent Ireland on the undercard.
Schedule and next steps
Sky Sports and Zuffa Boxing will publish a fuller 2026 schedule in the coming weeks. Fans can expect more UK events and international cards across the season.
Filmogaz.com will monitor further announcements and provide updates as details emerge.
