NFL commissioner says league's own streaming service will launch before 2022 season
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has confirmed the league will launch its own streaming service ahead of the 2022 season. "Consumers want it, so we're very excited about what NFL+ will be like" , Goodell told CNBC. "It's really early stage. I think over the years it will continue to grow. It will be an important strategy for us going forward."
Goodell declined to reveal pricing details, exactly what NFL+ will offer when it arrives. However, he clarified that information will be announced in a few weeks. A report previously suggested that NFL+ would debut this month. With pre-season games starting in early August, this timing makes sense.
According to a May report from the Sports Business Journal, NFL+ can cost $5 per month. It should give fans access to select live games on phones and tablets - ones they might see on local TV in their market. Previously, the carriers and Yahoo (Engadget's parent company) streamed these games, but those offers have expired.
Meanwhile, Goodell said the league is likely to partner with a streaming service for NFL Sunday Ticket, with an announcement expected by the fall. "I definitely believe we're going to move to a streaming service," Goodell said.
Amazon, Apple and ESPN+ owner Disney are among those reportedly submitting bids. Goodell said the talks have been going on for more than a year.
Goodell acknowledged that the current partnership with DirecTV, which will end after the 2022 season, has worked well for the NFL. However, he highlighted the new opportunities that Apple and Amazon can open up, especially since fans are unlikely to be asked to sign up for a satellite TV package.
“We really believe these new platforms allow us to innovate beyond where we are today and dramatically improve the experience for our consumers,” said Goodell. "I think it will make it more accessible to fans."
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has confirmed the league will launch its own streaming service ahead of the 2022 season. "Consumers want it, so we're very excited about what NFL+ will be like" , Goodell told CNBC. "It's really early stage. I think over the years it will continue to grow. It will be an important strategy for us going forward."
Goodell declined to reveal pricing details, exactly what NFL+ will offer when it arrives. However, he clarified that information will be announced in a few weeks. A report previously suggested that NFL+ would debut this month. With pre-season games starting in early August, this timing makes sense.
According to a May report from the Sports Business Journal, NFL+ can cost $5 per month. It should give fans access to select live games on phones and tablets - ones they might see on local TV in their market. Previously, the carriers and Yahoo (Engadget's parent company) streamed these games, but those offers have expired.
Meanwhile, Goodell said the league is likely to partner with a streaming service for NFL Sunday Ticket, with an announcement expected by the fall. "I definitely believe we're going to move to a streaming service," Goodell said.
Amazon, Apple and ESPN+ owner Disney are among those reportedly submitting bids. Goodell said the talks have been going on for more than a year.
Goodell acknowledged that the current partnership with DirecTV, which will end after the 2022 season, has worked well for the NFL. However, he highlighted the new opportunities that Apple and Amazon can open up, especially since fans are unlikely to be asked to sign up for a satellite TV package.
“We really believe these new platforms allow us to innovate beyond where we are today and dramatically improve the experience for our consumers,” said Goodell. "I think it will make it more accessible to fans."
All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you purchase something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
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