For the first time, catch electrifying UFC events both ‘live’ and on-demand, on Hub Sports 2
Singapore, 24 September 2021 – Mixed martial arts enthusiasts can catch the pinnacle of the sport on StarHub TV+, as Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 2021 makes its way to the platform from 1 October 2021. For the first time, StarHub Sports+ subscribers will be able to keep up with the high-energy action at their convenience via video on demand, in addition to watching the events ‘live’. Without forking out a cent more, they can catch all 42 electrifying UFC events via Hub Sports 2 (Channel 202) anytime and anywhere, across their preferred devices; from their phones through the StarHub TV+ app on StarHub 5G, to their smart TVs on lightning-fast fibre broadband.
New customers can sign up for a Sports+ Pass at $20 per month, with a two-year contract. This would grant them unrivalled access to over 200 hours of dynamic UFC 2021 content, as well as other world-class sporting events such as the WWE, ATP, WTA, the BWF and more. In addition, experience the best of European football with the Bundesliga, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, La Liga and Ligue 1; careful and controlled golfing action with the European Tour, Asian Tour, Ryder Cup and LPGA; and high flying slam dunks with the NBA. UFC will also be made available to existing Sports Pass customers, at no extra cost.
With StarHub TV+, customers can enjoy their favourite streaming services, apps and live TV channels on a single unified platform. With the click of a button, they can easily switch between the hottest UFC fights and the freshest OTT programmes, on any smart device, and pick up from where they have left off.
“At StarHub, we are committed to delivering our customers the best visual experience at the greatest value. By bringing the most scintillating UFC fights straight to their homes, fans will be transported to the iconic Octagon and soaked in the explosive energy surrounding live combat sporting action,” said Johan Buse, Chief, Consumer Business Group, StarHub. “Beyond combat sports, we have a wide range of top-tier sporting events in our arsenal; in the coming months, look forward to various elite tournaments and supercharged line-ups on StarHub, the home of sports.”
"Singapore has been a key market for several years and we've already hosted four thrilling events with even bigger plans for the future," said Kevin Chang, Senior Vice President, UFC Asia. "We are excited to offer our fans comprehensive access to live events and other programming through our partnership with StarHub."
Featuring over 600 world-class athletes in 12 different weight classes, all 30 Fight Nights and 12 pay-per-view events will be aired on StarHub’s Hub Sports 2 channel. ‘Live’ coverage kicks off on 3 October 2021, as explosive light heavyweight rankers #4 Thiago Santos and #10 Johnny Walker go head-to-head in a Fight Night event at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. Leading up to the ‘live’ event, Sports+ subscribers can catch re-runs of past fights featuring the iconic hooks, punches and uppercuts that they love.
Fans can also look forward to the loaded UFC 267 event on 31 October 2021, live from Fight Island at the Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Watch as UFC world light heavyweight champion Jan Błachowicz defends his crown against seasoned challenger Glover Teixeira, as well as the hotly-anticipated rematch between UFC world bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling and former titleholder Petr Yan.
Key events which should not be missed include:
For more information, please visit www.starhub.com/home-of-sports.
About StarHub
StarHub is a leading homegrown Singapore company that delivers world-class communications, entertainment and digital solutions. With our extensive fibre and wireless infrastructure and global partnerships, we bring to people, homes and enterprises quality mobile and fixed services, a broad suite of premium content, and a diverse range of communication solutions. We develop and deliver to corporate and government clients solutions incorporating artificial intelligence, cyber security, data analytics, Internet of Things and robotics. We are committed to conducting our business in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner. Listed on the Singapore Exchange mainboard, StarHub is a component stock of SGX’s iEdge SG ESG Leaders Index and iEdge SG ESG Transparency Index. It has also been included in ESG-focused FTSE4Good Index Series. Find us at www.starhub.com, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.
About UFC®
UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 300 million fans and 70 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world, while broadcasting to nearly one billion TV households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 60 countries. UFC was acquired in 2016 by global entertainment, sports and content company Endeavor, along with strategic investors Silver Lake Partners and KKR. UFC is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram: @UFC.
