NFL, DirecTV extend deal for 8 years

Discussion in 'NFL General Discussion' started by 86WARD, Oct 1, 2014.

  1. 86WARD

    86WARD -

    The NFL and DirecTV announced Wednesday it had extended their relationship. Terms weren't disclosed, but a source with knowledge of the deal said the deal is for eight years and the rights fee was worth an average of $1.5 billion a year, up 50 percent from the $1 billion a year average DirecTV will pay through this season.

    The most important part of the deal is the Sunday Ticket package, which gives DirecTV the exclusive right to air out-of-market games. The new deal also allows DirecTV to offer Sunday Ticket on mobile devices and over broadband and continue its non-exclusive broadcasting of the popular Red Zone Channel.

    "We are pleased to continue our partnership with DirecTV," NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. "DirecTV and NFL Sunday Ticket have served our fans well for 20 years and continue to complement our broadcast television packages."

    DirecTV uses the Sunday Ticket Package to woo fans who can't do without the programming during the football season, though an argument can be made that the Red Zone Channel, available on other carriers, might have lessened that appeal to fans not interested in watching whole games.

    "The new agreement is a testament to the terrific long-term relationship we have with the NFL and its millions of fans across the country," said Mike White, DirecTV's chairman, president and CEO. "NFL Sunday Ticket has always been the centerpiece of DirecTV's sports leadership and we're pleased to continue our relationship with the NFL and be a part of the league's future growth and success."

    http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11624442/nfl-extends-sunday-ticket-deal-directv
     
  2. DawkinsINT

    DawkinsINT Tebow free since 9/5/2015.

    Holy shirt, they've had it for 20 years already? Doesn't seem that long.
     
  3. Diesel44

    Diesel44 Serial Killer

    I Have had it for 17 years.had to give directv 3 years when we lived in an apartment,but got it back when we bought our house.it is expensive,but worth every dime to me.
     
  4. malik125

    malik125 Rookie

    "We are pleased to continue our partnership with DirecTV," NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. "DirecTV and NFL Sunday Ticket have served our fans well for 20 years and continue to complement our broadcast television packages.


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