Netflix Eyes NFL Sunday Games for 2029

Netflix is expressing interest in bidding for the NFL's Sunday afternoon games, which are currently broadcast by CBS and Fox, with their contracts running until 2033. However, the NFL has the option to terminate these deals early in 2029, paving the way for Netflix to potentially acquire the rights. Netflix's Chief Content Officer, Bela Bajaria, confirmed this intention, highlighting the success of their Christmas Day games, which attracted over 65 million viewers globally. The NFL's strategic interest in expanding its international market aligns with Netflix's global streaming capabilities, making this a significant potential collaboration. While Netflix has shown caution in pursuing other sports rights, the company sees NFL games as a prime opportunity to disrupt traditional sports broadcasting. If Netflix succeeds, it would represent a major shift in how NFL games are distributed, possibly displacing one of the current broadcast partners.