03/02/2026
Here's the latest information on the next season of The Ultimate Fighter. Registration is open now!
Las Vegas – UFC® and Paramount announced today that The Ultimate Fighter, the longstanding competition television series, will return in 2026, exclusively on Paramount+. This will be the first new season of The Ultimate Fighter to be featured on Paramount+.
The Ultimate Fighter 34 (TUF 34) will feature athletes from the men’s bantamweight (135 lbs.) and women’s strawweight (115 lbs.) divisions. Casting will begin as of today and run through Friday, March 27 with applications available for download at ufc.ac/tufapplication. Team coaches for TUF 34 will be announced at a later date.
Casting for TUF 34 will be remote with no physical tryouts. Finalists will be selected by April 3, 2026.
WHO:
Men’s bantamweight (135 lb.) and women’s strawweight (115 lb.) athletes
WHEN:
Today through Friday, March 27
WHERE:
Remote Casting Only