NFL is looking to launch its own streaming service this summer, report says – TechCrunch
The National Football League is expected to launch its own streaming service, NFL+, as early as July, according to a report from the NFL owners meeting in Atlanta by Sports Business Magazine (SBJ). According to the report, the platform will cost around $5 per month and will feature mobile and tablet live games as well as other possible content, including radio, podcasts and more. other content created by the team.
These games were previously distributed for free for laptops and tablets through Yahoo Sports and various mobile phone service providers, but those deals have all expired, allowing the federation to pursue its own streaming preferences.
The NFL declined to comment to TechCrunch on the news.
NFL+ became the focus (or spotlight) as people continued to question whether the NFL would include a stake in NFL Media or NFL Films in Sunday Ticket’s out-of-market game bundle. Amazon and Apple are the leaders for shares of NFL Media and Sunday Ticket. Sunday Ticket has been with DirecTV for years, and when this expires, the deal will cost more than $1.50. Billion, according to the reportand will be in the range of $2.5 billion.
Some even believe that a deal with Apple has been decided, but this has yet to be confirmed. If Apple TV+ owns the rights to NFL Network, NFL.com, NFL RedZone, and now potentially NFL+, this would be a huge boon for the platform.
NFL+ aims to operate independently as a division of NFL Media, which sources say will provide the NFL with new data about its users. On the other hand, however, there are other reports that the streaming product could be folded into a larger streaming package, writes Ben Fischer of SBJ.
Besides, The Athletic reported last month that the NFL may be looking for a partner that can distribute NFL Media or NFL Films content. While it’s unlikely that Netflix will ever cover live sports, we think it will be in its best interest, especially since the company is planning to launch a new one. live streaming option for service.
Despite the saturated streaming landscape, nothing excites viewers more than the NFL, and it looks like the league is looking to capitalize on more of America’s obsession.
NFL+ is the latest announcement of a profitable year for sports entertainment and a new streaming product that could imply a convergence of sports media in general. Major League Baseball is also hoping to launch its own streaming service in 2023, and FIFA has been a streaming rival since last month with the launch of FIFA +.
It will be interesting to see if other tournaments adopt the streaming feature and whether viewers quickly subscribe to another service. In addition to broadcast deals with FOX, NBC, CBS, and Amazon, the NFL has the NFL Network included in many cable, satellite, and streaming service plans. So we’ll have to see if fans are willing to pay an extra $5 for content they can already find elsewhere.
