The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the international mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion, is continuing its global expansion with the launch of a fourth regional league covering Australia and New Zealand.
PFL Pacific joins regional leagues already established in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa.
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For the new division, the promotion has already announced a media partnership with commercial broadcaster Nine in Australia, with coverage across its Stan Sport, 9Now, and 9Network platforms.
Under this partnership, Stan will become the exclusive home for the entire PFL portfolio in Australia, with all the action streaming live and on-demand on Stan Sport, with select premium events available on Stan Pay-Per-View.
Additionally, key PFL events will be available to stream free on 9Now and broadcast free-to-air on the 9Network including live fights, archived events, highlights, and exclusive content.
The inaugural PFL Pacific Tournament will take place across four live events in 2026, featuring regional fighters in single-elimination brackets.
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By GlobalDataIn addition to PFL Pacific, the league will debut its global PFL Champions Series: Road to Dubai in the region.
PFL CEO Peter Murray has said: “It has been a priority of ours to bring the Professional Fighters League to Australia and the Pacific region, delivering our world-class brand of MMA and the sport’s biggest stars to local fans.
“Through our landmark partnership with Stan, and extended reach with action streaming on 9Now and broadcast free-to-air on the 9Network, we’re creating the most accessible MMA experience Australia has ever seen. With the launch of PFL Pacific, we’re also building a foundation for long-term growth.”
Dan Taylor, Stan’s acting managing director, added: “Stan has enjoyed a fantastic partnership with the PFL since 2022, and we’re excited to take it to new heights with the launch of PFL Pacific. This new initiative highlights the PFL’s bold ambition and commitment to growing MMA in our region.”
Last week, the PFL announced that its PFL Africa league will get underway with an event in Cape Town, South Africa, on July 26.
