ESPN to acquire NFL Network in landmark deal
Summary
Disney's ESPN will acquire the NFL Network, gaining a 10% stake in return. This move gives ESPN the rights to more NFL games and content, and it will become part of ESPN's upcoming streaming service. The deal also lets ESPN distribute the NFL RedZone Channel and team up with NFL Fantasy.Key Facts
- ESPN will acquire the NFL Network from the NFL.
- Disney will get a 10% equity stake in the NFL Network as part of the deal.
- ESPN will have rights to more NFL games, with access to 28 games compared to 22 before.
- The NFL's RedZone Channel will become part of Disney’s TV network offerings.
- ESPN will integrate NFL content into its new streaming service debuting in the fall.
- ESPN will combine its Fantasy football service with NFL Fantasy.
- The NFL will continue managing some media, like NFL Films and NFL+, separately.
- The deal offers expanded distribution opportunities through ESPN's platforms.
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