Netflix eager to ‘expand’ relationship with NFL
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos says the streamer is looking to expand its relationship with the NFL ahead of new rights talks.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos says the streamer is looking to expand its relationship with the NFL ahead of new rights talks.
Bert Kreischer is already on standby.
The streamer is in the final year of its three-year deal to showcase NFL games on Christmas Day.
"Perhaps the lesson for Netflix is that genuinely big events can’t be manufactured."
These new packages would require taking inventory from traditional broadcasters such as CBS, Fox, NBC, and ESPN.
Netflix amassed about 430,000 new subscriptions for its NFL games last month.
The NFL's Christmas Day games on Netflix produced the biggest streaming day in history by audience share according to Nielsen.
An especially weak NFL slate, combined with Nielsen’s Big Data measurement, could result in more eyeballs on the NBA this Christmas.
Netflix's second NFL stream wasn't a complete disaster, but it was seemingly a step back from a year ago.
The NFL returned to Netflix for their annual Christmas Day showcase. And while much of America might still...
"Netflix needs to scrap the Zoom interviews during live play."
"We're shooting a little short segment for them."
Snoop Dogg will perform at halftime of Netflix's Vikings-Lions game on Christmas Day at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
Just two of the six teams playing on the holiday remain in realistic postseason contention.
With ESPN and Fox reportedly no longer willing to share its talent, this year's broadcast will look a lot different.
Brees was initially announced for the Netflix gig in September.
The Eagles are back, along with some new names in the analyst seats.
Brees is the first known hire as Netflix attempts to fill out "NFL Christmas GameDay 2025."
"When the Commanders face the Cowboys and the Vikings play the Lions on Christmas Day, ESPN talent won’t appear on the Netflix presentation of the games."
"The NFL is indeed taking Christmas from the NBA."
Netflix captured 8.5% of all streaming viewership in the United States during the month of December.