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ESPN Blocks Jason Kelce from YouTube NFL Broadcast

8/30/2025

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ESPN prevented Jason Kelce from joining YouTube's broadcast for the Chiefs-Chargers NFL opener on September 6, 2025.
The network's policy restricts talent from collaborating with streaming platforms such as YouTube and Netflix.
YouTube is building its talent roster for the game, featuring Rich Eisen and Kurt Warner.
This event represents YouTube's inaugural exclusive NFL regular season broadcast.

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Story summary

ESPN prevented Jason Kelce from joining YouTube's broadcast for the Chiefs-Chargers NFL opener on September 6, 2025.
The network's policy restricts talent from collaborating with streaming platforms such as YouTube and Netflix.
YouTube is building its talent roster for the game, featuring Rich Eisen and Kurt Warner.
This event represents YouTube's inaugural exclusive NFL regular season broadcast.