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INVICTA FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS® RENEWS EXCLUSIVE U.S. TELEVISION RIGHTS DEAL WITH CBS SPORTS
CBS Sports Network Will Air All Invicta FC Events in 2025, Beginning with Invicta FC 60 in Atlanta on February 7 at 7 P.M. ET
LOS ANGELES (February 6, 2025) – Invicta Fighting Championships®, the world’s premier all-women mixed martial arts promotion, announced today the continuation of its exclusive U.S. television rights deal with CBS Sports following a successful 2024 campaign.
As per the agreement, CBS Sports will remain the official home for Invicta Fighting Championships—televising the promotion’s 2025 events live.
CBS Sports’ Invicta Fighting Championships programming kicks off with exclusive coverage of Invicta FC 60—airing live from Center Stage Theater in Atlanta on Friday, February 7 starting at 7 P.M. ET. The fight card is headlined by a Bantamweight battle pitting two-time title challenger Olga Rubin against Mayra Cantuária, with an opportunity to get the first shot at newly-crowned champion Jennifer Maia hanging in the balance. Additionally, Invicta FC 60’s main card also includes UFC veteran Shanna Young vs. Katharina Lehner; Flyweight Victoria Leonardo vs. Rayla Nascimento; and Shino VanHoose’s return to the cage against Liana Pirosin.
Invicta FC was founded in 2012 by trailblazing combat sports executive Shannon Knapp, who continues to make history as the only female head of a major combat sports promotion. Over the last 13 years, Invicta has changed the face of MMA—providing a vital platform for top female athletes from around the globe. Invicta FC has long been a pivotal platform for showcasing female MMA talent, providing a stage where some of the sport's most remarkable athletes first made their mark. The promotion's impressive alumni roster features legends such as Amanda Nunes, Rose Namajunas, Cris 'Cyborg' Justino, and Paige VanZant, among many others. Through Invicta, these athletes have announced their presence to the world, demonstrating their exceptional skills and cementing their place in MMA history.
“CBS Sports has been an incredible home for Invicta FC, going above and beyond to showcase our first-rate athletes with immersive broadcasts that truly bring the action home,” said Shannon Knapp. “Their global platform has given us a vital opportunity to expand our reach even further, and their strong support has been a boon that is showing major results throughout the company. 2025 is going to be a big year for Invicta FC, and we are excited to share everything we have in store with the CBS Sports audience starting with Invicta FC 60 on February 7.”
“Following the tremendous response to Invicta FC’s debut on CBS Sports last summer, both sides were eager to continue the partnership and bring even more world-class MMA action to viewers across the globe,” said Carlos Silva, President of Anthem Sports Group, a subsidiary of Anthem Sports and Entertainment, Inc., which includes Invicta FC. “We are pleased to announce this renewed deal with CBS Sports, and look forward to building upon the success we have already achieved with an exciting 2025 event lineup—packed with hard-hitting bouts and highly-anticipated showdowns boasting some of the most talented competitors in women’s MMA.”
CBS Sports Network is available on DIRECTV (channel 221) and Dish Network (channel 158). CBS Sports Network’s programming can also be viewed live online at CBSSports.com.
About Invicta FC:
A subsidiary of Anthem Sports and Entertainment, Inc., Invicta Fighting Championships (invictafc.com) is breaking barriers in women's sports as the premier all-female promotion delivering unparalleled world championships and all-pro mixed martial arts (MMA) events. The history-making Invicta FC continues to pave the way for all to follow, providing female athletes from around the globe with a major platform where they are able to compete against other top talent. Founded in 2012 by veteran MMA executive Shannon Knapp, Invicta is pioneering the future growth of women’s MMA, putting the spotlight on the absolute best match-ups while identifying and developing the sport’s future stars. Follow Invicta on Instagram (@InvictaFC), TikTok (@InvictaFC), X (@InvictaFights) and Facebook (InvictaFights) for all the latest information. Watch Invicta FC live events on CBS Sports Network
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