Bellator Champions Series to Stream Exclusively on Max; Debut Set for March 22

MMA fans will now be able to watch some of their favorite fighters on the streaming service Max.

The PFL and Warner Bros. Discovery announced Tuesday that the new Bellator Champions Series will stream exclusively on Max. It includes eight events with two title fights on each card.

PFL CEO Peter Murray said in a statement:

"Following our historic acquisition of Bellator, Professional Fighters League is proud to partner with Warner Bros. Discovery for the highly anticipated Bellator Champions Series to stream exclusively on Max for fans across the United States, at no extra cost to subscribers, when the global franchise launches on March 22. We're excited for audiences to tune into Bellator's new home on Max for eight Bellator Champions Series events in 2024 taking place in iconic cities around the globe, featuring world title fights and the biggest stars in combat sports. There's an incredible demand for premium, year-round MMA content from major media platforms and this is the latest milestone in PFL's ambition to bring the sport's best to audiences around the world."

The Bellator Champions Series kicks off on Friday at SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It includes a fight card that features Corey Anderson vs. Karl Moore in the main event and Patricio Pitbull vs. Jeremy Kennedy in the co-main event.

The opening event will be followed by the Bellator Champions Series Paris on May 17 at Accor Arena.

Here's a look at the full schedule for the 2024 Bellator Champions Series:

• Friday March 22, 1 p.m. ET: Bellator Champions Series Belfast—SSE Arena
• Friday, May 17, time TBD: Bellator Champions Series Paris—Accor Arena
• Saturday June 22, time TBD: Bellator Champions Series Dublin—3Arena
• Saturday Sept. 7, time TBD: Bellator Champions Series San Diego—Pechanga Arena
• Saturday Sept. 14, time TBD: Bellator Champions Series London—OVO Wembley
• Saturday, Oct. 12, time TBD: Bellator Champions Series Chicago—Wintrust Arena
• Saturday, Nov. 16, time TBD: Bellator Champions Series Paris—ADIDAS Arena
• Tuesday, Dec. 31, time TBD: Bellator Champions Series—TBD

In addition to the eight events, Max subscribers will receive access to two new docuseries that debut on Thursday. They provide a behind-the-scenes look at the fighters' lives "as they push beyond their limits to mentally prepare and train for their matchups."

TNT Sports will also televise Bellator content on its "TNT Sports on truTV" programming block.