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sports-business2 hours ago•8 min saved

Pricey NFL Sunday Ticket Loses Value as National Windows Expand

NFL Sunday Ticket is losing value as the league expands national broadcast windows (via Netflix, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime, Fox), cutting the number of games included while the base price rises toward $480 per season. The package still omits Thursday/Sunday/Monday primetime games and many local matchups, often forcing fans to subscribe to multiple services to see all games. Discounts exist for students, military, and some groups, but overall the trend is higher costs with fewer games unless price or value improves.

via Fox News|

#media-rights #nfl #pricing

business2 months ago•7 min saved

Judiciary data undercuts NFL Sunday Ticket antitrust defense

A House Judiciary subcommittee’s data from YouTube shows roughly 70% of Sunday Ticket subscribers watch only one NFL team, while many canceled because it’s expensive, challenging the NFL’s claim that Sunday Ticket is a fair premium product and potentially weakening its antitrust defense in the ongoing fight over out‑of‑market rights and pricing.

via Awful Announcing|

#antitrust #broadcasting-rights #business

sports3 months ago•6 min saved

NFL shifts Sunday games to standalone windows, shrinking regional slates

An Awful Announcing analysis shows the NFL moving away from traditional Sunday regional windows on CBS/Fox toward standalone games across streaming and cable, reducing total Sunday afternoon games to 197 in 2026 (down from 211 in 2021). There are 23 standalone windows this year, up from 15 last season, with exclusive rights deals including Netflix (five games) and Prime Video, among others. While the league argues standalone games offer broader access and higher revenue, critics warn they fragment viewership, weaken local over-the-air coverage, and dilute the value of the standard Sunday slate and packages like Sunday Ticket and NFL RedZone.

via Awful Announcing|

#nfl #sports #standalone-windows

sports11 months ago•1 min saved

Eagles vs. Chiefs: Week 2 NFL Showdown Highlights and Updates

The highly anticipated Eagles-Chiefs game was largely unavailable to viewers due to Fox's scheduling decisions and issues with YouTube's NFL Sunday Ticket, leaving many fans unable to watch the game they paid for.

via NBC Sports|

#broadcast-issues #chiefs #eagles

sports-law2 years ago•3 min saved

"Sunday Ticket Trial Nears Verdict Amid Criticism and Controversy"

The Sunday Ticket trial is progressing towards a jury verdict despite the judge's critical comments about the plaintiff's case. Stanford economist Douglas Bernheim testified for the NFL, arguing that changes to the NFL's TV model could destabilize the league. The plaintiffs may present rebuttal witnesses before closing arguments and jury instructions. If the plaintiffs win, the NFL is expected to appeal, potentially reaching the U.S. Supreme Court.

via NBC Sports|

#antitrust #court-case #jury-verdict

sports-law2 years ago•2 min saved

NFL's $21B Sunday Ticket Antitrust Trial Begins

The NFL faces a multi-billion dollar antitrust lawsuit over its Sunday Ticket package, which restricts out-of-market game broadcasts to a single, expensive package. The plaintiffs argue this creates a monopoly, while the NFL claims it offers the best value for fans. The case, which could significantly impact sports television rights, is being heard in federal court in Los Angeles.

via CNN|

#antitrust #lawsuit #nfl

sports-law2 years ago•1 min saved

NFL's Billion-Dollar Sunday Ticket Antitrust Trial Begins

Opening arguments are starting in a class-action lawsuit against the NFL by "Sunday Ticket" subscribers, who claim the league broke antitrust laws by allowing DirecTV to exclusively sell the package at inflated prices. The case, which could last up to three weeks, may reveal financial details about the NFL's broadcasting deals, including YouTube's current agreement for "Sunday Ticket." NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones are expected to testify.

via The Associated Press|

#antitrust-lawsuit #directv #nfl

sports-law2 years ago•2 min saved

NFL's $21B 'Sunday Ticket' Antitrust Trial Kicks Off in LA

The NFL is facing a federal antitrust trial in Los Angeles over its "Sunday Ticket" telecast, with potential damages reaching up to $21 billion. Plaintiffs claim the NFL's exclusive deal with DirecTV inflated prices and restricted distribution. The trial, which could see testimonies from high-profile NFL figures, will determine if the league is liable and may lead to changes in the "Sunday Ticket" distribution model.

via New York Post |

#antitrust #directv #lawsuit

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

NFL's $21B 'Sunday Ticket' Antitrust Trial Begins

The NFL faces a high-stakes antitrust lawsuit in L.A. over its Sunday Ticket package, with claims that the league's agreements with broadcast partners allowed DirecTV to charge inflated prices. The trial could reveal much about the NFL's business practices, with potential damages up to $7 billion.

via NBC Sports|

#antitrust #directv #lawsuit

sports2 years ago•5 min saved

"NFL's 'Sunday Ticket' Antitrust Trial Looms Over $6B Class Action Suit"

A federal judge has cleared the way for a multibillion dollar antitrust trial against the NFL, challenging the bundling of out-of-market football game rights by its 32 teams and the league's exclusive licensing of those telecasts. The trial, scheduled for February, alleges that the NFL and its clubs conspired to allow exclusive deals with broadcast partners, resulting in inflated prices for Sunday Ticket buyers. The court found evidence of a multilevel conspiracy that may have led to DirecTV's monopoly ownership of out-of-market telecasts, potentially violating antitrust laws. The NFL's antitrust exemption through the Sports Broadcasting Act does not immunize contracts that restrict competition for paid telecasts, according to the court.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#antitrust-trial #broadcast-rights #multibillion-dollar-trial

technology2 years ago•0 min saved

YouTube TV Faces Major Streaming Issues with NFL Sunday Ticket

YouTube TV experienced technical issues with its Sunday Ticket package, which offers out-of-market NFL games. Customers complained about the problems, which lasted into the second half of the early games on Sunday. YouTube TV acknowledged the issues and stated that they were working on a fix. This is the first time Sunday Ticket has encountered problems since YouTube purchased the package for the 2023 season and beyond.

via NBC Sports|

#nfl #streaming #sunday-ticket

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

"NFL Sunday Ticket: YouTube TV Challenges DIRECTV's Dominance"

A dispute has arisen between the NFL and YouTube TV over the availability of Sunday Ticket in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. YouTube TV has informed the NFL that it cannot offer the service in those markets until November, and is also preventing DirecTV from doing so until YouTube TV launches it. DirecTV will still make Sunday Ticket available in restaurants and bars in those areas through a deal with EverPass Media. The article argues that YouTube TV should prioritize consumers and allow DirecTV to offer the service in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

via NBC Sports|

#nfl #puerto-rico #sports

legallitigation3 years ago•2 min saved

Google and YouTube face $6 billion lawsuit over NFL Sunday Ticket package

Google is being sued for information related to a pending class action lawsuit against the NFL and DirecTV over the Sunday Ticket package. The lawsuit aims to explore whether the NFL imposed restrictions on Google similar to those allegedly placed on DirecTV, potentially violating antitrust laws. The league's control over pricing and terms for watching games could be tested in this litigation.

via NBC Sports|

#class-action-lawsuit #google #legallitigation

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

DirecTV Secures Multiyear Deal to Carry NFL RedZone and Network Channels.

DirecTV and the NFL have reached a deal to add NFL RedZone to all of the company's platforms, including DirecTV Stream and AT&T U-Verse. The deal will also expand the carriage of NFL Network. The new agreement comes after DirecTV's version of NFL RedZone died when its deal expired in 2022 and moved to YouTube TV for 2023. The terms of the deal between the NFL and DirecTV have not been revealed, while the new deal for NFL Sunday Ticket between the NFL and YouTube has been valued at $2 billion annually.

via Steelers Now|

#directv #nfl #nfl-network

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

YouTube to offer unlimited NFL Sunday Ticket streams for in-home viewing.

YouTube will allow unlimited simultaneous streams for NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers at home, and two additional streams on the go. The move comes after fans complained that the initial limit of two streams per subscriber was not enough. YouTube TV uses certain signals to determine a user's "home" location and has on-the-go restrictions to minimize account sharing. The NFL Sunday Ticket package for the 2023 season costs $249 for YouTube TV subscribers who sign up before June 6th.

via Engadget|

#account-sharing #nfl #sports