PFL Partners with VICE TV for International Series Broadcast
PFL International Series Heading to VICE TV
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced a new U.S. broadcast partner for its International Series — VICE TV.
According to the PFL’s press release, “The first-of-its-kind deal brings PFL’s international fights to U.S. audiences.” The partnership means events from PFL Africa and PFL MENA (Middle East and North Africa) will now air on VICE TV.
The collaboration kicks off this December with two championship events:
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PFL MENA Championships on December 5 from Saudi Arabia
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PFL Africa Championships on December 20 from Benin, West Africa
In 2026, the partnership will expand to include eight additional events across PFL MENA and PFL Africa — two of the league’s international feeders to the PFL Global Season and Champions Series.
“VICE’s unique storytelling voice, passionate sports audience, and broad linear reach make them the ideal partner to showcase the next generation of global MMA,” said PFL CEO John Martin.
Currently, only two of the four PFL international leagues are included in the deal. There was no mention of PFL Europeor PFL Pacific, which is expected to launch in 2026.
This marks another step in the expansion of VICE Sports, which has now partnered with three combat sports promotions — including its second MMA organization. PFL Africa and PFL MENA join UFL (United Fight League) and BKB (Bare Knuckle Boxing) as part of VICE’s live combat sports lineup. The channel also features Arena Football One and NFL Classics: After Further Review.
VICE TV is currently available in more than 40 million U.S. homes through cable and satellite. Fans who have access to VICE TV will also gain on-demand access to 50 hours of PFL fight content.
The announcement comes as a surprise to some, since back in June the PFL launched a new app that gave U.S. fans access to all international league events.
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