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NFL Terminates DAZN’s German Pay‑TV Rights Effective Immediately

The league now seeks a new German pay‑TV partner, with DAZN continuing NFL Game Pass distribution through 2033.

Overview

  • DAZN’s five‑year agreement, originally running to February 2028, ended after the NFL exercised a three‑year unilateral exit tied to the Domestic Pay Rights.
  • According to multiple German outlets, the move followed DAZN declining the league’s request to extend the late‑February cancellation deadline.
  • The canceled package covered weekly primetime matchups, selected Sunday windows, the German‑language ENDZN conference, and co‑exclusive playoff and Super Bowl rights alongside RTL.
  • DAZN retains worldwide distribution of NFL Game Pass through February 2033, which includes every game, RedZone, preseason content, and at least four games per matchday with German commentary.
  • Game Pass subscriptions grew about 24% year over year last season, and reports suggest the NFL will now court a new pay‑TV partner in Germany, with RTL or major streamers cited as potential suitors.