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YouTube Eyes NFL Streaming Deal Amid Antitrust Concerns

4/17/2026

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YouTube is negotiating a five-game NFL package for 2026.
The National Football League (NFL) invited bids from platforms including Netflix and Fox, and specific games remain unconfirmed.
Proposed matchups include the 49ers-Rams in Australia and a Thanksgiving game.
The plan raises questions about the NFL's antitrust exemption if games are offered for free on YouTube, given last year's Friday night game drew 19.7 million viewers.

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YouTube is negotiating a five-game NFL package for 2026.
The National Football League (NFL) invited bids from platforms including Netflix and Fox, and specific games remain unconfirmed.
Proposed matchups include the 49ers-Rams in Australia and a Thanksgiving game.
The plan raises questions about the NFL's antitrust exemption if games are offered for free on YouTube, given last year's Friday night game drew 19.7 million viewers.