Invicta FC scores U.S. television rights deal, returns on June 28 with ‘Bernardo vs. Rubin’ on CBS Sports

Goodbye AXS-TV, hello CBS Sports.

Invicta Fighting Championships (Invicta FC) today announced an exclusive U.S. television rights deal with CBS Sports, beginning with Invicta FC 55: “Bernardo vs. Rubin” on Fri., June 28, 2024 from inside Memorial Hall in Kansas City.

“CBS Sports is the perfect partner for Invicta FC,” said promotion president Shannon Knapp. “By joining forces with their global platform, we’re set to bring our world-class events to an even larger audience. 2024 will be a landmark year for us, packed with unparalleled matchups and title fights exclusive to Invicta. We are excited to showcase our world-class events and demonstrate why Invicta FC is the leading brand in women’s MMA, giving fans around the world a front-row seat to the action.”

Invicta FC 55 will be headlined by the bantamweight championship showdown pitting UFC veteran Talita Bernardo against submission wizard “Big Bad” Olga Rubin. The Invicta FC 55 co-main event features undefeated Sayury Cañon taking on former Octagon sensation Kay Hansen.

Here’s Invicta’s complete CBS Sports Network lineup:

Friday, June 28 – Invicta FC 55
Friday, Aug. 9 – Invicta FC 56
Friday, Sept. TBD – Invicta FC 57
Wednesday, Nov. 6 – Invicta FC 58
Friday, Dec. 13 – Invicta FC 59

CBS Sports Network is available on DIRECTV (channel 221) and Dish Network (channel 158).