Draft to Air Across ABC, ESPN and NFL Network April 23-25
ESPN completed its takeover of NFL Network on April 1, 2026, pulling nearly 50 million subscribers into a new streaming system that now charges up to $29.99 per month, or about $360 a year, for access.
The NFL is exploring ways to grow its streaming footprint beyond traditional television. FOX, NBC, CBS, and ESPN still control most of the league’s media rights, but that could shift as streaming platforms push harder for access.
The NFL defended its shift to streaming during a meeting with FCC officials last week as the agency questions whether the league has made watching games too challenging and pricey, according to a filing Tuesday.
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