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Comcast, Disney Restore NFL Network, RedZone on Xfinity

8/11/2026

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Comcast and Walt Disney Company agreed on Monday, 2026-08-10, to restore NFL Network and RedZone on Xfinity.
After being off Xfinity since April and affecting about 11 million subscribers, the channels will return in time for Thursday's preseason Week 1 kickoff.
Disney and ESPN bought NFL Network and RedZone last August, giving the league a 10 percent stake in ESPN.
Comcast said Disney sought double fees, but financial terms were not disclosed.

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Comcast and Walt Disney Company agreed on Monday, 2026-08-10, to restore NFL Network and RedZone on Xfinity.
After being off Xfinity since April and affecting about 11 million subscribers, the channels will return in time for Thursday's preseason Week 1 kickoff.
Disney and ESPN bought NFL Network and RedZone last August, giving the league a 10 percent stake in ESPN.
Comcast said Disney sought double fees, but financial terms were not disclosed.