PFL Enters New Era With Massive 2026 Global Expansion

The PFL announced Tuesday it will host 24 events throughout 2026, marking what leadership described as the biggest year in the organization’s history. The schedule includes 16 global events broadcast on ESPN in the United States and eight regional events split across Africa and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

PFL Announces 2026 Plans

PFL CEO John Martin, who took the helm in July after decades leading media companies including Turner Broadcasting, outlined the strategic shift moving into 2026. Speaking about the expansion, Martin emphasized the focus on elite matchmaking. “We’re stepping away from the tournament format,” Martin said during the announcement. “That means every…