Full Breakdown
Fox Secures Two Additional National NFL Broadcasts, Including First German Game
5/11/2026, 10:50:47 PM
Core Development: Fox Expands National NFL Coverage
Fox announced that it will add two nationally televised games to its existing Sunday-afternoon lineup. One of the games will be staged in Germany, creating the first tripleheader of NFL contests on a single broadcast-television day. The German matchup will feature the Lions and is slated for Sunday, November 15. The second Fox game will air on the Saturday of Week 15, in December.
Background & Context: NFL’s Five-Game Package Allocation
Earlier in the year, the National Football League opened a bidding process for a five-game package of standalone broadcasts. YouTube emerged as the early favorite but ultimately received no games. The remaining two finalists, Netflix and Fox, divided the package: Netflix secured three games, while Fox obtained the two described above.
Key Figures & Organizations
- Lachlan Murdoch, CEO of Fox Corporation, who communicated the schedule expansion.
- National Football League (NFL), the league that offered the broadcast package.
- Netflix and YouTube, the other bidders involved in the allocation process.
- The Lions, the NFL team designated as host for the Germany-based game.
Timeline of Decisions and Scheduled Games
- Early 2024 – NFL invites partners to bid on a five-game broadcast package.
- Monday (date unspecified) – Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch announces the addition of two national games.
- Sunday, 15 November 2024 – Germany-hosted game featuring the Lions.
- Saturday of Week 15 (December 2024) – Fox’s second added game.
Data & Statistics
- Total of five standalone national games allocated: Netflix 3, Fox 2.
- Fox’s schedule will now include a tripleheader on broadcast TV, a first for the network.
- The two new games augment Fox’s existing Sunday-afternoon NFL package.
Official Statements & Responses
Fox CEO Lachlan Murdoch stated that the company “will add a pair of nationally-televised games to its existing Sunday afternoon package,” emphasizing the expansion of Fox’s NFL coverage and the historic nature of a broadcast-TV tripleheader.
Why It Matters: Broadcast Landscape and International Expansion
The addition of a game in Germany marks a notable step in the NFL’s effort to reach international audiences, while the tripleheader underscores Fox’s commitment to delivering more live sports content on traditional broadcast platforms. The allocation also reflects the evolving competition between legacy broadcasters and streaming services such as Netflix and YouTube for premium sports rights.
What’s Next: Upcoming Broadcasts and Future Packages
Fox’s two newly scheduled games will air as outlined, with the league’s broader schedule continuing through the season. The NFL’s next round of rights negotiations may further shape the distribution of national games among broadcast and streaming partners.
