NFL Eyes Early Media Talks With Disney, NBC, Fox, Amazon, Paramount In 2026, Opening Door To Billions In Revenue

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NFL may renegotiate media rights by 2026, years ahead of schedule, with Disney, Amazon, and other partners. Commissioner Roger Goodell said flexibility is vital as streamers like YouTube and Netflix enter the game.

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00:02The NFL can renegotiate its media rights deal as early as 2026,

00:06four years before its current opt-out window, Commissioner Roger Goodell told CNBC.

00:11To agree with Disney, NBCUniversal, Paramount, Amazon, and Fox,

00:14could add billions in revenue for the league and extend long-term control for broadcasters.

00:19The current $111 billion deal runs through the 2029-2030 season,

00:24with Disney only rights until 2031.

00:26Goodell said flexibility is key as the media landscape shifts

00:29and the league is open to new partners like YouTube and Netflix,

00:32both of which streamed games last year.

00:34Expanded talks may be complicated by ESPN's petting 10% ownership deal with the NFL

00:38and the possibility of adding a week to its regular season.

00:41Any increase in rights fees could drive higher team valuations,

00:44a larger salary cap, and ripple effects across other leagues such as Major League Baseball,

00:49which is set to renegotiate its own deals in 2028.

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