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FCC Chair Questions NFL's Antitrust Exemption for Streaming

3/28/2026

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Brendan Carr, chair of the Federal Communications Commission, questions whether the NFL's antitrust exemption covers streamed games.
The issue arises as the NFL shifts to streaming and negotiates with CBS, potentially moving more games behind paywalls.
If too many games become inaccessible to the public, the exemption's validity could be challenged.
The NFL's strategy may involve additional streaming deals, potentially reshaping traditional broadcasting dynamics.

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Brendan Carr, chair of the Federal Communications Commission, questions whether the NFL's antitrust exemption covers streamed games.
The issue arises as the NFL shifts to streaming and negotiates with CBS, potentially moving more games behind paywalls.
If too many games become inaccessible to the public, the exemption's validity could be challenged.
The NFL's strategy may involve additional streaming deals, potentially reshaping traditional broadcasting dynamics.