New appeals court ruling could end Sunday Ticket
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The NFL faces ongoing antitrust allegations related to its Sunday Ticket package, which was found by a jury to violate antitrust laws despite a judge overturning a $4.7 billion damages verdict.
- The league historically priced Sunday Ticket high to protect the value of in-market broadcast rights held by CBS and Fox, leading many consumers to opt for local broadcasts instead of out-of-market games.
- The current Sunday Ticket deal with YouTube runs through 2029, but the NFL may discontinue or significantly alter the package by 2030 due to legal and financial pressures.
- A likely future scenario involves cheaper and more widely available out-of-market games across multiple cable channels or streaming platforms, while CBS and Fox continue to carry in-market games.
- Although the NFL’s recent court win is a setback for plaintiffs, consumers could ultimately benefit from more affordable and accessible options for watching out-of-market NFL games.
