Tag: nfl

ESPN is in talks to acquire NFL Network, NFL RedZone, and the league’s fantasy platform, potentially integrating them into its upcoming Flagship streaming service. The deal would strengthen ESPN’s negotiating power with cable distributors while allowing the NFL to offload…

Super Bowl LIX set a record with 126 million viewers, driven by streaming growth. Fox’s Tubi drew 13.6 million viewers, while traditional TV households declined by 5%. Despite a lopsided game, peak viewership hit 135.7 million, and advertisers saw strong…

Kirby calls out Apple and MLS for failing to make their $2.5 billion streaming deal a success. The 2024 MLS Cup’s viewership plummeted, with Apple TV+ reportedly drawing just 65,000 viewers. In response, Apple is putting MLS Season Pass on…

Fox has set a new record for Super Bowl ad pricing, selling at least ten commercials for over $8 million each for Super Bowl LIX, highlighting the growing importance of live sports in the streaming era. The network sold most…

Bleacher Report has secured a multi-year partnership with the NFL to distribute official highlights, game recaps, and content from major events like the Super Bowl. The deal strengthens Bleacher Report’s portfolio while helping the NFL engage younger fans, 33% of…

NBC Sports and Peacock set viewership records in 2024, with over 400 billion minutes watched across major events like the Paris Olympics, NFL playoffs, and the Kentucky Derby. Key highlights include a record 30.4 million primetime viewers for the Olympics,…

Netflix’s NFL Christmas debut drew 24.2 million U.S. viewers, surpassing Peacock and Amazon’s streaming records but falling short of legacy broadcasters like CBS and Fox, which averaged 29 million viewers last year. Despite the gap, Netflix’s global reach and innovative…

Netflix’s NFL Christmas Day livestream marked a milestone in its live sports ambitions, with minimal technical issues and praise for stream quality. Strategic collaborations with CBS and ISPs ensured stability, showcasing Netflix’s potential to compete with legacy broadcasters. While some…

Netflix’s NFL Christmas games are a major test of its live sports strategy, putting its streaming tech and reputation on the line. With past glitches still fresh in viewers’ minds, Netflix needs to nail this broadcast to win over fans,…

Netflix’s Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match drove 1.43 million new sign-ups within three days, marking the services “single largest acquisition moment,” per Antenna Data. With 108 million viewers, Netflix claims it was the “most-streamed sporting event in history.