Netflix Bets Big on Opening Night MLB, Leaving Non-Subscribers Out
TL;DR
Netflix reportedly paid about $50 million over three years to stream MLB’s opening-night game and related events, signaling a bold push into live sports. The exclusive deal promises a glossy, event-like broadcast but risks excluding non-subscribers and draws criticism over an overstuffed format and the price of access for fans.
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