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EverPass Takes Over NFL Sunday Ticket in Bars, Ending DirecTV’s Commercial Role for 2026

Bars will need EverPass or Xumo streaming boxes, a change that could demand upgrades for multi-screen reliability.

Overview

  • EverPass informed business customers it will be the exclusive commercial platform for NFL Sunday Ticket starting with the 2026 season.
  • DirecTV said renewal talks collapsed after a three-year deal expired and argued the streaming-only model adds costs and operational complexity.
  • Bars must use EverPass hardware or Spectrum’s Xumo Stream Box to show the package, with EverPass pledging business-grade reliability.
  • Cable and satellite still deliver other leagues’ out-of-market packages, and DirecTV says it serves more than 300,000 venues, pushing many businesses toward hybrid setups.
  • The companies indicate talks could continue, but no new agreement exists as EverPass broadens its commercial rights portfolio including Peacock and regional sports networks.