Netflix NFL Livestream Deal
Netflix signed a deal with the NFL to livestream two games on Christmas Day this year and additional games in 2025 and 2026. The deal marks Netflix's first rights to the NFL. The company will pay $150 million per game. Netflix also acquired WWE's Raw and is set to air a series on track & field athletes before the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.
Key Points
- Netflix signs first deal with NFL to livestream games
- Netflix to pay $150 million per game
- Acquired streaming rights to WWE's Raw and produces sports series on various sports
Pros
- Netflix secures rights to livestream NFL games, expanding its sports content
- Deal includes streaming two games on Christmas Day this year and additional games in 2025 and 2026
- Netflix pays $150 million per game to the NFL
Cons
- Competition with other streaming services like Amazon Prime and Apple TV+ who also have sports rights