Mayweather-McGregor fight to air in movie theaters

The Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor bout is headed to the big screen.

Fathom Events and Mayweather Promotions announced Tuesday that the Aug. 26 showdown between the two fighters will be broadcast live in movie theaters nationwide.

"The buzz that my fight against Conor McGregor is getting has been great already, so what better way to watch this larger-than-life event than on the big screen?" Mayweather said in a statement. "We brought boxing back to movie theaters eight years ago and it was a huge success, but this event is on a different level and I'm so glad we are giving fans another way to see all the action. Grab your popcorn because this is a fight no one will want to miss."

Ticket prices will vary from theater to theater, but Fathom Events told ESPN's Dan Rafael they'll likely be around $40 each compared to the $100 price tag for the pay-per-view.