DAZN Signs Agreement for PFL in France

DAZN has inked an exclusive broadcast agreement for the Professional Fighters League (PFL) in France.

DAZN will broadcast all PFL events, including PFL Global Season, PFL Europe, PFL MENA, PFL Africa, PFL PPV Super Fights and Bellator Champions Series, as well as the full PFL and Bellator archive.

The events will begin with the unprecedented pay-per-view mega event PFL Champions vs. Bellator Champions on February 24.

The 2024 PFL Europe Season will begin with the return of undefeated Cedric “The Best” Doumbe, who will face Baissangour “Baki” Chamsoudinov on March 7 in Paris. It will stream live on DAZN in France.

DAZN subscribers will be able to watch more than 30 top MMA events in 2024. The package is available from €9.99 a month.

Shay Segev, CEO of DAZN Group, said: “This new partnership shows our ambition for DAZN in France. This partnership with such a prestigious league is key to develop our sports portfolio with premium content and become the preferred destination for all sports fans, in a country where MMA is hugely popular. DAZN will focus on delivering the highest quality entertainment through cutting-edge technology and easier accessibility to top-level fights, including cards with world-renowned Cedric Doumbe, and play a positive role to help develop MMA in France.”

Peter Murray, CEO of PFL, said: “I’m excited about the continued strategic partnership between PFL and DAZN as we begin the second season of PFL Europe with a massive event at the Accor Arena in France on March 7. DAZN gives PFL fans the opportunity to watch our top European talent compete inside the SmartCage as we continue to grow our presence around the globe.”