NFL Games Coming to Netflix on Christmas Day
The National Football League (NFL) has announced a three-year deal with Netflix to stream live games on Christmas Day. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the NFL’s efforts to expand its global reach and provide fans with more ways to engage with the sport.
A New Era for NFL Fans
The NFL has played a total of 30 games on Christmas Day since 1971, but this is the first time the league has partnered with a streaming giant to broadcast games on this day. The deal will see Netflix carry two games this year, with at least one game in 2025 and 2026.
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Defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City will face Pittsburgh in the first game, followed by Baltimore at Houston. This is an exciting development for NFL fans, who will now have the opportunity to watch live games on Christmas Day from the comfort of their own homes.
A Global Rights Deal
Hans Schroeder, the executive vice president of NFL Media, said that the league presented a plan to team owners in March, which included a proposal to have teams playing on Christmas Day have their Week 16 games on Saturday. This would give them the same amount of prep time they normally have in a short week when playing on Sunday and Thursday.
After owners gave the go-ahead, Netflix approached the league about airing the games. According to Schroeder, the NFL had a broad process and talked to several potential parties before selecting Netflix as the partner.
“This is really the first truly global rights deal with a major sports league or property. We’re going to learn a lot and excited for our fans around the world to enjoy the games on a single platform.”
A thrilling NFL game in progress
This partnership is a significant step forward for the NFL, which is looking to expand its global reach and provide fans with more ways to engage with the sport. With Netflix’s global presence, the NFL is poised to reach a wider audience and bring the excitement of live games to fans around the world.
A New Era for Sports Broadcasting
The NFL’s partnership with Netflix marks a new era for sports broadcasting, where traditional television networks are no longer the only players in the game. With the rise of streaming services, sports leagues are now able to reach a wider audience and provide fans with more options to engage with their favorite sports.
Excited NFL fans cheering on their team
As the NFL continues to evolve and adapt to changing viewer habits, this partnership with Netflix is a significant step forward in providing fans with more ways to engage with the sport. With the NFL’s global reach and Netflix’s streaming capabilities, this partnership is poised to bring the excitement of live NFL games to fans around the world.
