The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced a multi-year partnership with STARZPLAY, the leading subscription video-on-demand service in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This landmark deal will provide fight fans free access to all PFL events in 2025, including the highly anticipated PFL MENA Season 2 Quarterfinals on May 9 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The partnership aligns with PFL’s mission to expand its global reach and further develop the MMA scene in the MENA region. Beginning April 3, STARZPLAY will stream all PFL content, including the PFL World Tournament, Champions Series, PFL Europe, PFL MENA, and PFL Africa, across multiple platforms, including mobile, desktop, and smart TVs.
PFL MENA Returns With Must-Watch Quarterfinal Showdown
The PFL MENA Season 2 Quarterfinals will feature an explosive main event as Saudi Arabia’s Abdullah Al-Qahtani (10-2) takes on Egypt’s Islam Reda (12-1) in a high-stakes Featherweight showdown. This marks a pivotal moment for regional MMA, as PFL MENA continues to showcase top Arab fighters on an international stage.
Fans across the MENA region can watch the entire event for free on STARZPLAY, ensuring wider accessibility for combat sports enthusiasts.
“We are very excited to partner with STARZPLAY, the leading streaming platform in the MENA region, to bring world-class MMA action to millions of passionate fight fans,” said Pete Murray, CEO of PFL. “This multi-year partnership marks a significant milestone in our mission to expand PFL’s global footprint and deliver premium combat sports content to audiences worldwide.”
Murray emphasized the importance of the Middle East market for PFL’s future, adding:
“The Middle East is a key market for the PFL, and now, fight fans across the region can watch and support their favorite MENA fighters in all PFL events, including the electrifying kickoff of PFL MENA Season 2 in Jeddah this May 9.”
STARZPLAY Strengthens Its Sports Offering
For STARZPLAY, this partnership further reinforces its commitment to delivering diverse and premium sports content to its subscribers.
“Our partnership with the Professional Fighters League further strengthens our sports content portfolio, bringing the excitement of world-class MMA to STARZPLAY,” said Danny Bates, COO and co-founder of STARZPLAY. “With more people seeking diverse sports offerings today, this collaboration allows us to deliver premium MMA content to our subscribers across the MENA region, connecting them with the best in regional and international MMA talent.”
As MMA continues to gain momentum in the Middle East, STARZPLAY’s partnership with PFL positions the platform as a key player in the growth of combat sports in the region.
