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business31 minutes ago•2 min saved

NFL tests five-game 2026 package with YouTube, Netflix, Fox bidding

The NFL is shopping a five-game package for the 2026 season, with YouTube, Netflix, and Fox among bidders. Buyers can pick five games from a larger menu that could include international Week 1 in Australia, a Thanksgiving Eve game, a Black Friday game, and a Christmas Eve game. The move comes as the league faces antitrust scrutiny and debates over keeping standalone games on broadcast or free streaming, amid its broader pivot toward streaming.

via NBC Sports|

#broadcast-rights #business #netflix

politics22 days ago•2 min saved

White House Secures Exclusive Army-Navy Game Broadcast Window

President Trump issued an executive order to reserve an exclusive December window for the Army-Navy Game, directing the Commerce Department and the FCC to coordinate with the CFP Committee, NCAA, and media partners to prevent CFP/postseason broadcasts from airing during the game, and to consider public-interest status for the event, with costs borne by the Department of War.

via The White House (.gov)|

#army-navy-game #broadcast-rights #college-football-playoffs

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

BravesVision reshapes Braves watching with in-house media hub

BravesVision will be the Braves' team-owned media home, delivered via cable/satellite, Gray Media over-the-air, and an in-market Braves.TV direct-to-consumer option (no blackouts for Braves.TV); a separate out-of-market MLB.tv option remains for broader access with typical local blackout rules. Availability depends on distributors; pricing hasn’t been announced yet, but MLB.tv-like packages could be around $20/month. The move could boost in-market revenue and sidestep some league revenue-sharing rules, with more details to come ahead of Opening Day.

via Battery Power|

#braves #bravesvision #broadcast-rights

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

MLS Leverages World Cup Buzz With Fox Doubleheader Ahead of the Final

MLS unveiled a 34-game 2026 schedule. With the World Cup in North America looming, the league will pause for nearly two months and resume July 17, before the Final. Fox will air a World Cup‑driven doubleheader two days before the Final: Atlanta United at Nashville SC (8 p.m. ET on Fox) and LA Galaxy vs. LAFC (10:30 p.m. ET on FS1). Apple TV remains the exclusive home for all MLS games through 2028-29 with no Season Pass paywall, while Fox continues as a key exposure partner under the current rights arrangement.

via Awful Announcing|

#apple-tv #broadcast-rights #fox

sports5 months ago•9 min saved

NBC Returns to NBA Broadcasts as New Streaming Options Emerge

NBC Sports is resuming NBA broadcasts after over two decades with an 11-year deal that combines traditional and innovative approaches, including new graphics, AI features, and on-the-bench analysis, blending nostalgia with modern technology and talent.

via Sports Media Watch|

#broadcast-rights #innovation #nba

sports6 months ago•5 min saved

PFL's New Leadership Unveils Major Changes and Future Plans

John Martin, new CEO of PFL, predicted the UFC's success after its 2016 sale and aims to leverage the UFC's growth and the recent $7.7 billion Paramount deal to establish PFL as a major player in MMA, emphasizing the sport's mainstream appeal and potential for growth as a strong second to UFC.

via MMA Fighting|

#broadcast-rights #john-martin #mma

sports6 months ago•1 min saved

NFL Commissioner Signals Possible TV Deal Renegotiation in 2026

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell indicates that the league is considering renegotiating its lucrative TV contracts with major networks as early as next year, leveraging its strong viewership and changing landscape to secure better deals and more flexibility before the current contracts expire after 2029 and 2030.

via NBC Sports|

#broadcast-rights #goodell #negotiations

sports6 months ago•5 min saved

UFC and Netflix: Why the Streaming Giant Passed on the Fight Night Deal

UFC negotiations for a broadcast deal initially considered Netflix due to its recent WWE deal, but ultimately Paramount secured the rights with a $7.7 billion offer, as Netflix was only interested in marquee events and not the full fight volume, leading UFC to choose a platform that could offer comprehensive coverage and growth potential.

via MMA Fighting|

#broadcast-rights #netflix #paramount

sports7 months ago•7 min saved

Pac-12 Secures Long-Term Media Deal with The CW

The CW and Pac-12 have extended their partnership through the 2030-31 season, including broadcasting football, men's and women's basketball games, and women's basketball tournament finals, as part of the league's ongoing transformation and expansion.

via Pac-12 Conference|

#broadcast-rights #college-sports #pac-12

sports7 months ago•4 min saved

MLB Nears Major Broadcast Deals with ESPN, NBCUniversal, and Others

Major League Baseball and ESPN are close to a new deal that would give ESPN digital rights to all out-of-market games, in-market rights for five teams, and an exclusive weekly game, potentially replacing the current MLB.TV model and impacting existing consumers. The agreement, still pending finalization, could reshape baseball broadcasting and is part of MLB's strategy to sell rights beyond 2028, amid ongoing league negotiations and potential labor disputes.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#broadcast-rights #espn #mlb

sports7 months ago•2 min saved

NBC and MLB Near $600 Million Deal for Yearlong Sunday Night and Out-of-Market Games

NBC is negotiating a nearly $200 million per year three-year deal with Major League Baseball to potentially broadcast Sunday Night Baseball, Sunday Night Basketball, and Sunday Night Football, aiming to create a year-round primetime sports lineup on Sundays and strengthen its position in the evolving TV landscape dominated by live sports.

via Front Office Sports|

#broadcast-rights #mlb #nbc

sports7 months ago•1 min saved

NBA Reveals 2025-26 Schedule with Key Matchups and Broadcast Details

The NBA announced its TV schedule for the 2025-2026 season, which will be broadcast across three networks—ABC, NBC, ESPN—and two streaming platforms—Peacock and Prime Video—making the schedule more complex for fans to follow, with games spread throughout the week on different platforms.

via Deadline|

#2025-2026-season #broadcast-rights #nba

sports8 months ago•3 min saved

UFC Secures $7.7 Billion Seven-Year Streaming Deal with Paramount

The UFC secured a $7.7 billion broadcast rights deal with Paramount, surprising even UFC CEO Dana White, which will include all UFC events on Paramount+ starting in 2026 and potentially some on CBS, marking a shift away from pay-per-view models and highlighting the importance of live sports for streaming services.

via Yahoo Sports|

#broadcast-rights #deal #paramount

sports8 months ago•0 min saved

UFC's $7.7B Deal with Paramount Reshapes Fight and Streaming Landscape

The UFC's upcoming fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Khamzat Chimaev highlights the high costs of watching UFC events, which currently require expensive subscriptions. However, with the UFC's broadcast rights shifting to Paramount and CBS for $7.7 billion over seven years, UFC fans can expect more affordable access to fights in the future.

via New York Post|

#broadcast-rights #cbs #espn

sports8 months ago•8 min saved

ESPN's NFL Media Expansion: Key Details and Impacts

ESPN is acquiring NFL Network and distribution rights to NFL RedZone, gaining a stake in the NFL, which aims to focus more on selling games rather than operating its own network. The deal enhances ESPN's NFL coverage, including more live games and RedZone expansion, while raising questions about its impact on journalism, game scheduling, and sports gambling. The agreement still requires league owner and regulatory approval.

via The Ringer|

#broadcast-rights #espn #nfl-media