NFL Faces Antitrust Liability as Broadcasting Patterns Change

The NFL's shift from traditional TV to streaming could potentially lead to antitrust liability due to the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961's exemption not applying to NFL games sold through web-based services. The league may face legal challenges if streaming becomes the primary source of broadcasting revenue, and a strong argument can be made that the antitrust exemption doesn't apply to streaming based on subscriptions. The NFL may need to have a plan for dealing with this fundamental change to its potential portfolio of liability.