Netflix Signs Deal for NFL Christmas Games

Netflix is set to make its NFL debut with a Christmas Day doubleheader in 2024, hosting two games featuring the Kansas City Chiefs against the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens versus the Houston Texans. The streaming giant has secured a three-year contract with the NFL for $150 million, which includes the rights to one holiday game each year through 2026. Notable analysts joining the studio coverage include Robert Griffin III, Mina Kimes, Drew Brees, and Manti Te’o, with Kay Adams leading the coverage from Los Angeles. The games will be called by veteran announcers Ian Eagle, Nate Burleson, J.J. Watt, and others, marking a significant milestone for Netflix in sports broadcasting. Griffin, who was recently laid off by ESPN, views this opportunity as a return to formal NFL analysis. The event is expected to attract a large audience, capitalizing on Netflix's extensive global subscriber base.