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MediaCo's EstrellaTV Announces Spanish-language Broadcast and Streaming Schedule for COMBATE GLOBAL 2026 Season

Fans Can Watch Live MMA Action Beginning February 26th Across EstrellaTV and Digital Platforms
Full Schedule Available @ www.estrellatv.us/combate

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MediaCo Holding Inc. (Nasdaq: MDIA) today announced the official U.S. Spanish-language broadcast and streaming schedule for the COMBATE GLOBAL 2026 season on EstrellaTV, giving fans a clear destination to watch every moment of the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight action live across television and digital platforms.

The season begins Thursday, February 26 at 10PM EST / PST, with the COMBATE GLOBAL Season Premiere Event, featuring Mexican television star and MMA fighter Jawy Méndez colliding with seasoned Puerto Rican competitor John “El Sicario” Padron, and launches a full slate of elite MMA competition throughout the year, every Thursday.

Where to Watch & Broadcast Schedule
All COMBATE GLOBAL events will air live from Los Angeles on EstrellaTV and stream simultaneously across EstrellaTV’s digital platforms in the U.S., including the EstrellaTV app, FAST channel, and connected TV environments, ensuring fans can watch anytime, anywhere, on any device. For the complete and most up-to-date fight schedule, visit: www.estrellatv.us/combate. Additional live event dates, fight cards, and broadcast details will be updated regularly throughout the season.

“COMBATE GLOBAL brings adrenaline driven viewership from a highly engaged audience to all of our platforms,” said Rene Santaella, Chief Operating Officer, MediaCo. “With a consistent live schedule across linear and streaming, fans know exactly where and how to watch every fight, every moment, and every victory on EstrellaTV.”

“EstrellaTV is the perfect partner for COMBATE as they are demonstrating that the Hispanic audience is now mainstream,” said COMBATE GLOBAL CEO Campbell McLaren.

The 2026 season will showcase COMBATE GLOBAL’s signature blend of world-class competition, bilingual storytelling, and culturally resonant entertainment—continuing to build momentum with Hispanic audiences nationwide. Fans are encouraged to check www.estrellatv.us/combate regularly for fight cards, broadcast times, and streaming access as new events are announced throughout the season.

Additional information about COMBATE GLOBAL and its athletes can be found on www.CombateGlobal.com as well as on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

About MediaCo
MediaCo Holding Inc. (Nasdaq: MDIA) is a diverse-owned, multi-platform media company serving multicultural audiences nationwide. Its powerhouse brands—including HOT 97, WBLS, EstrellaTV, Estrella News, Que Buena Los Angeles, and the Don Cheto Radio Network—reach more than 20 million people each month across television, radio, digital, and streaming platforms. Its Sigma Audio Networks LLC, a groundbreaking national multicultural audio network, is modernizing how advertisers reach America’s growing multicultural audiences. Learn more at https://mediaco.now.

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Headquarters: New York, New York
CEO: Albert Rodriguez
Employees: 330
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