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NFL Opens Talks With Nontraditional Platforms on Live Game Rights

The league is weighing a separate offer for some of next season’s nine international games to tap streaming reach.

Overview

  • Hans Schroeder said the NFL will solicit interest from companies outside its core broadcasters for at least one live game.
  • He indicated the league may bundle a portion of the expanded international slate for sale as soon as next year.
  • Schroeder noted that major digital platforms now reach broadcast-level audiences, increasing the NFL’s options for distribution.
  • The NFL previously sold a Week 1 game to YouTube for about $100 million, providing a template for one-off digital deals.
  • Broader discussions with Disney/ESPN, Paramount Global, NBCUniversal and Amazon are expected later this year, with current deals running to 2033 and an opt-out after 2029-30.