UFC® and Monster Energy® Announce Historic Renewal of Their Global Partnership
13 February 2025 - 7:30AM
Business Wire
Monster Energy to Continue as Exclusive
Official Energy Drink of UFC
Agreement Marks the Largest Sponsorship Deal
Ever for Both Companies
UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization and
part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), together with Monster
Energy, the energy drink icon, today announced a multiyear renewal
of their long-standing partnership in which Monster will continue
to serve as the exclusive global Official Energy Drink of
UFC.
The agreement, the third consecutive partnership renewal between
UFC and Monster, continues to build upon a relationship that began
in 2015 and has become one of the most successful brand
partnerships in sports. The agreement also marks the largest
sponsorship deal in the history of both companies.
“Monster has been an incredible partner to work with over the
years,” said UFC President and CEO Dana White. “The Monster
logo has been a fixture in the Octagon for a decade—literally right
in the middle of our biggest events. When you think of UFC, you
think of Monster. Monster is passionate about this sport, and they
love the UFC brand. We appreciate their continued support and look
forward to all of the incredible events we’ll put on together in
the years ahead.”
“For nearly a decade, Monster Energy and UFC have built one of
the most impactful partnerships in sports,” said Monster Energy
Co-CEO and Chairman of the Board Rodney Sacks. “This historic
renewal marks the biggest sponsorship deal in our history and the
largest in UFC history. UFC is the most dynamic combat sports
organization in the world, and its athletes embody the aggressive
personality, the uncompromising passion, and the relentless drive
to succeed–that is Monster’s DNA. Together, we are excited to keep
raising the bar and fueling the next generation of UFC champions
and fans.”
Under the terms of the renewal, Monster Energy will continue to
enjoy center canvas placement inside the world-famous Octagon® at
UFC’s biggest events, including Pay-Per-Views and Fight Nights, as
well as all episodes of the popular live fight series Dana
White’s Contender Series, the groundbreaking reality series
The Ultimate Fighter, and Road to UFC, the tournament
for Asia's top MMA prospects.
Fans can also expect to continue seeing the iconic Monster
Energy® drink can in the hands of Monster Energy-sponsored UFC
athletes during pre-and post-event press conferences and post-fight
official decisions in the Octagon.
Through UFC’s far-reaching global footprint, Monster Energy will
have meaningful brand visibility within an estimated 975 million
households in 170 countries that receive UFC’s broadcasts.
About UFC®
UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization
(MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 290
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 over 975 million households
across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the
world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The
organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of
the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is
part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las
Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC
at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok:
@UFC.
About Monster Energy®
Based in Corona, California, Monster Energy is the leading
marketer of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Refusing to
acknowledge the traditional, Monster Energy supports the scene and
sport. Whether motocross, off-road, NASCAR, MMA, BMX, surf,
snowboard, ski, skateboard, or the rock and roll lifestyle, Monster
Energy is a brand that believes in authenticity and the core of
what its sports, athletes, and musicians represent. More than a
drink, it’s the way of life lived by athletes, bands, believers,
and fans. See more about Monster Energy including all of its drinks
at www.monsterenergy.com.
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Press Contacts:
UFC Lenee Breckenridge @ lbreckenridge@ufc.com Chris
Bellitti @ cbellitti@ufc.com
Monster Energy Ross McDonagh Director of Public Relations
and Communications C: (951) 317-4130 E:
ross.mcdonagh@monsterenergy.com
Kim Dresser Indie Agency, Inc. E:
kim.dresser@indiepragency.com C: (949) 300-5546
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