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ESPN’s relationship with the NFL is reportedly getting closer.
ESPN and the NFL have struck a deal in which the sports network will have access to some of the NFL’s top programs, including “RedZone,” the NFL Network, seven additional regular-season games, fantasy football and the ability work in special features in exchange for equity in ESPN, The Athletic reported on Friday.
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Feb. 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA: Players from the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs push in the first quarter during Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome. (James Lang/Imagn Images / IMAGN)
FOX Business reached out to ESPN and the NFL for comment.
“Onward!” “RedZone” host Scott Hanson wrote on X.
The NFL may receive up to 10% of ESPN equity, according to multiple reports. The deal also comes amid the looming announcement of ESPN’s direct-to-consumer product, which is expected to cost about $29.99 per month if bundled with Disney+ and Hulu.
The new DTC was announced in May. The company will call it ESPN.
Feb. 5, 2025; New Orleans, LA: The ESPN logo at the Super Bowl LIX media center at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. (Kirby Lee/Imagn Images / IMAGN)
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“We are providing everything ESPN has to offer directly to fans and all in one place,” ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro said at the time. “As we thought about the name, we kept returning to the fact that, across every generation, ESPN is the most trusted, loved and recognized name in sports, and that we should keep it simple and double down on the power of ESPN.
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“Our straightforward approach to name and pricing will help fans cut through the clutter, and provide them compelling options to access all our content within the enhanced ESPN App. It will be the ultimate sports destination for personalized experiences and features, and, on top of that, fans will be able to choose to bundle ESPN with the industry-leading Disney+ and Hulu streaming services.”
Jul 31, 2025; Canton, Ohio: The NFL shield logo on the field at the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, site of the Professional Football Hall of Fame game and Class of 2025 induction ceremonies. (Charles LeClaire/Imagn Images / IMAGN)
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Disney, ESPN’s parent company, is expected to make an official announcement during its earnings call on Wednesday, The Athletic reported.
