How to watch Paramount Plus from Canada

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Paramount Plus (US Version) now has the rights to UFC, Champions League and NFL. It's also packed with TV shows and movies galore. But can you watch Paramount in Canada?

Stuck in Canada? Want to watch Paramount Plus from Canada for $8.99?

Watch Paramount+ from Canada with this VPN

If you're visiting Canada and want to access the U.S. version of Paramount Plus, get a VPN (terms allowing).

Not all VPNs work but we've tested the best VPNs for exactly this, and the following two VPNs are compatible with P+.

Plus, we've spotted some deals floating around that will shave extra $ off the price of watching Paramount Plus from Canada.

Now sign into Paramount Plus (US version)

Already subscribed to Paramount+ (US version)? You're good to go.

New? Sign up with your VPN on and choose Essential or Premium. Essential is priced at just $8.99 a month and includes UFC fights so no need for the pricier option unless you can't stand commercials.

Can't find your usual credit card? Sign up with a Paramount+ gift card.

As well as UFC, Paramount Plus has tons of live sports including Champions League soccer and NFL.

NOTE: While CBS will show "selected" UFC numbered events in the future, the company confirmed to Tom's Guide that 324 – the Pimblett fight – won't be broadcast on CBS. You therefore need Paramount+ (US Version).

Why isn't UFC on Paramount Plus in Canada?

TLDR: UFC’s a regional broadcast rights issue, not a technical limitation – and it’s why you need a VPN to watch Paramount Plus from Canada at this time.

Even though Paramount+ has the exclusive rights to stream UFC events in the United States starting in 2026 under a $7.7 billion broadcast deal, that doesn’t automatically apply in Canada. Paramount’s U.S. agreement with UFC/TKO covers U.S. distribution only – it doesn’t overwrite pre-existing media rights in other countries.

In Canada, the UFC’s broadcast and streaming rights are already held by Sportsnet (English) and TVA Sports (French) under a separate long-term contract. Hence why UFC 324 is still a $69.99 pay-per-view event in Canada.

Paramount+ doesn’t currently have the rights to carry UFC numbered events or Fight Nights in Canada. When the Sportsnet deal expires, Paramount Plus will have 'first dibs' on UFC rights. But not in 2026.

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