THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER RETURNS
SEASON 32 TO DEBUT IN JUNE, EXCLUSIVELY ON
ESPN, ESPN DEPORTES AND ESPN+
REMOTE CASTING OPEN NOW THROUGH JAN. 19
UFC® and ESPN+ announced today that The Ultimate Fighter, the longstanding reality television series, will return in June 2024, exclusively on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+.
The Ultimate Fighter 32 (TUF 32) will feature athletes from the men’s featherweight (145 lbs.) and middleweight (185 lbs.) divisions. Casting is open through Friday, Jan. 19 with applications available for download at ufc.com/TUF. Team coaches for TUF 32 will be announced at a later date.
Produced by Liongate’s Pilgrim Media Group, the iconic reality series has introduced a wide array of fans – from die-hard to brand new – to UFC and served as a springboard for the career of numerous fighters who went on to be UFC champions, contenders and stars, including: Kamaru Usman, Tony Ferguson, T.J. Dillashaw, Rose Namajunas, Michael Bisping, Nate Diaz, Michael Chiesa , Kelvin Gastelum, Forrest Griffin, Rashad Evans, Uriah Hall and Conor McGregor, who was a coach in TUF 22 and TUF 31.
Casting for TUF 32 will be remote with no physical tryouts. Finalists will be selected by late January 2024.
WHO: Male featherweight (145 lb.) and middleweight (185 lb.) athletes
WHEN: Now through Friday, Jan. 19
WHERE: Remote Casting Only
Application Available at ufc.com/TUF
CASTING CONTACT: Noah Mark at [email protected]
About UFC®
UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and 243 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 900 million TV households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 75 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is owned by global entertainment, sports, and content company Endeavor, and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.
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About Lionsgate
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) encompasses world-class motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium global subscription platform to bring a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The Company’s film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 18,000-title library and a valuable collection of iconic film and television franchises. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for audiences worldwide.
