Summary
NBC has held the rights to "Sunday Night Football" for many years, making it a top-rated show. Now, the NFL is thinking about letting streaming companies like Amazon and Netflix buy the rights instead, possibly before the current deals end in 2033. This move could expand the NFL's international reach but might also limit fans' access due to costs.
Key Facts
- NBC's "Sunday Night Football" is a highly-watched TV show in the U.S.
- The NFL might renegotiate TV rights before they expire in 2033.
- Amazon and Netflix are interested in getting the rights to NFL games.
- Amazon already shows "Thursday Night Football" and had a record 31.6 million viewers for a playoff game.
- Netflix has exclusive rights to games on Christmas Day.
- The NFL is creating smaller packages of game rights, making it easier for different companies to buy.
- Streaming platforms offer global reach and financial resources.
- The NFL faces scrutiny for possibly limiting fan access by focusing on streaming services.
