Netflix, NFL extend current deal through 2029-30 season
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Netflix has extended its NFL broadcasting deal through the 2029-30 season, aligning its contract length with other major broadcasters like Fox, CBS, NBC, Prime Video, and YouTube.
- The streaming service initially acquired rights in 2024 for two Christmas Day games and will expand to five games this year, including the Week 1 49ers-Rams game from Australia and the first-ever Thanksgiving Eve game.
- The extension secures Netflix’s Christmas game broadcasts amid ongoing renegotiations with other NFL broadcast partners, though it remains unclear if the additional 2026 games are included in the new deal.
- While Netflix currently does not seek a full-season NFL package, its evolving strategy may position it as a serious contender for more weekly games in the future, potentially surprising other broadcasters.