NFL pushes deeper into streaming as Netflix lands Australia game amid FCC, DOJ...
The Justice Department is probing the NFL's exclusive streaming deals amidst fan frustration over fragmented and paid access. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr questions if the league should retain its special antitrust exemption, initially established by the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act. Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley suggests Congress examine the NFL's monopoly structure, highlighting their $25 billion annual revenue and rising fan costs.
The recent pushback against the NFL funneling games to streaming carriers includes federal oversight of the matter, but that isn't stopping the league from doing more — at least not if a new deal with Netflix to stream the first game ever played in Australia is a measure.
The NFL and Netflix have an agreement in place to televise the San Francisco 49ers versus the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 10, according to The Athletic. A league source told OutKick the deal is not finalized, but that was the direction talks were headed.
The first game of the 2026 NFL season will be televised by NBC on Wednesday, Sept. 9 between the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and an opponent not yet announced. The NFL is expected to release its full schedule later this month.
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The Justice Department is probing the NFL's exclusive streaming deals amidst fan frustration over fragmented and paid access. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr questions if the league should retain its special antitrust exemption, initially established by the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act. Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley suggests Congress examine the NFL's monopoly structure, highlighting their $25 billion annual revenue and rising fan costs.
The recent pushback against the NFL funneling games to streaming carriers includes federal oversight of the matter, but that isn't stopping the league from doing more — at least not if a new deal with Netflix to stream the first game ever played in Australia is a measure.
The NFL and Netflix have an agreement in place to televise the San Francisco 49ers versus the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 10, according to The Athletic. A league source told OutKick the deal is not finalized, but that was the direction talks were headed.
The first game of the 2026 NFL season will be televised by NBC on Wednesday, Sept. 9 between the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and an opponent not yet announced. The NFL is expected to release its full schedule later this month.
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