Tag: NFL
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The NFL is Asking CBS to Pay An Extra $1 Billion to Keep NFL TV Rights
The National Football League has entered advanced negotiations with Paramount, the parent company of CBS, to restructure its existing media rights agreement for Sunday afternoon games. This development stems from recent corporate changes at Paramount, including its acquisition activities and a change-of-control provision that allows the league to revisit terms earlier than originally planned. Under…
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The Roku Channel Gives Fans an Inside Look at Seahawks’ Super Bowl Run in New Special
Football fans get an up-close look at the Seattle Seahawks championship season with a new documentary streaming on The Roku Channel. Titled “Super Bowl Champions: The 2025 Seattle Seahawks,” the 75-minute film premieres Wednesday, March 18. It follows the team’s run to victory in Super Bowl LX. The documentary was produced by NFL Films in…
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The NFL May Get a $14.1 Billion Lawsuit Ruling Over NFL Sunday Ticket Overturned
In a significant development for sports broadcasting and antitrust law, a panel of judges from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals expressed skepticism during oral arguments about a lower court’s decision to discard a substantial jury award against the National Football League according to Law360. The hearing, held on March 9, 2026, focused on whether…
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ESPN is Taking Over The NFL Network Next Month
After a deal between ESPN and the NFL gave the NFL 10% ownership of ESPN, now ESPN will assume full control of NFL Network. The transition, which officially integrates NFL Network into ESPN’s operations, means that talents will soon discover whether they fit into the new structure or face potential departures. This development stems from…
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Peacock and NBC’s Sports Strategy & Takeover Made Sundays Must-See TV Again
If you watched TV on a recent Sunday night, there’s a good chance you were watching something on Peacock or NBC. From September 7, 2025, through February 22, 2026, the NBC finished No. 1 in primetime on 23 of 25 Sundays. The data set from the aforementioned dates comes from Nielsen’s Big Data + Panel. The mixed-use…
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The NFL is the Cable Bundle’s Final Lifeline, Analysts Warn
A Bank of America note says the NFL is the key reason cable bundles haven’t disappeared, and analysts are sounding the alarm, according to a report from Front Office Sports. Rising rights costs are putting major broadcasters under pressure, and the league’s games are basically “glue” that holds traditional TV together. Per the report, Bank…
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YouTube Wants to Air More NFL Games After A Successful Test
The streaming giant YouTube has signaled strong interest in expanding its involvement with the National Football League by acquiring rights to broadcast additional games. This development comes as the NFL explores opportunities to distribute more of its content across various platforms, driven in part by recent changes in its media landscape, according to Awful Announcing.…
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Super Bowl LX: Time, How to Watch on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, & More
The Big Game has finally arrived with the Seattle Seahawks taking on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, streaming live on Peacock. This year’s game at Levi Stadium is a Super Bowl rematch 11 years in the making. Their Super Bowl XLIX matchup is remembered for Malcolm Butler’s goal-line interception that kept the Patriots’…
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Touchdowns and Tearjerkers: 5 Football Flicks to Stream Before the Big Game
The Super Bowl isn’t just about touchdowns and commercials, it’s also a perfect excuse to binge some of the most iconic football movies ever made. Whether you’re hyped for gridiron glory, nostalgic for underdog triumphs, or just in it for the laughs, this list has you covered. These football films run the emotional gamut from…
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The NFL Says ESPN Won’t Get Any Special TV Deals As The NFL Now Owns Part of ESPN
The National Football League has solidified a groundbreaking partnership with ESPN through a recently approved equity arrangement, marking one of the most significant shifts in sports media rights in recent years. Under the terms of the deal, the NFL acquired a 10 percent stake in ESPN, while the network assumed operational control over NFL Network…