ESPN announces the American Football Association Network deal, reveals details about the future of Redzone
Espn He has officially Declare A deal to gain it NFL media – Including NFL and Redzone. The US Football Association will also get a 10 % stake in ESPN.
In the advertisement, ESPN provided more details about the future RedzoneAnd that became a question when the deal was reported at the beginning last week. ESPN will have the extensive rights of the “Redzone” brand, which means that there may be further releases in the future. The American Football Association will own, work and produce NFL Redzone And retain the rights of its distribution digitally.
Scott Hanson He will also return as a host of NFL Redzone After recent approval of a new deal with the American Football Association. After the news erupted that he would not go anywhere.
“It is official. (And for those who wonder: Yes, I will continue to host Redzone.
There are concerns about the agreement, though. He still has to obtain government approval. In reality, Front office sports’ Michael McCarthy I mentioned “Anxious anxiety” president Donald Trump You can try to delay or ban it, given the size of the deal.
More about the Espn-NFL deal
As part of the historical deal, you will now have ESPN and operate the NFL network and completely integrate to its consumer direct application, which is scheduled to be launched. In addition, NFL.com Fantasy Football has been set to merge with Espn Fantasy. In addition to NFL RedzoneThe American Football Association will also own and work American Football Association filmsand NFL+ And NFL.com, among other properties.
ESPN will also license three American Football Association games in the NFL Network season as part of the deal. ESPN will also set the total NFL table, transferring four games to the NFL network, which will continue to broadcast seven games every year.
“Since its launch in 2003, NFL has provided millions of fans unprecedented access to the sport they love,” said the US Football Association Commissioner. Roger Godel In a statement. “Whether it is for the first time for football on Thursday, or applies to the plural, or telling amazing football stories through original offers and urgent news, I have presented NFL Network. Selling the network to Espn will build on this wonderful legacy, providing more football for more fans in new and innovative ways.”
ESPN is preparing to launch its consumer direct service, which will cost $ 29.99 per month and for the first time officially in the next few weeks. NFL Redzone It is likely to be a main sale point if the deal continues. In addition, ESPN also brought Rich Eisen Return to air waves Starting September 2, its display will be broadcast on the DTC service from ESPN.