- It is unclear how much the streaming service will pay for the broadcasts.
- The compensation package could range between $100 million and $200 million.
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After breaking into live sports streaming just a few months ago, it appears Netflix is going after the rights to America’s biggest sports league.
It wasn’t long ago that Netflix aired the Formula One and PGA Tour golf crossover event they called ‘The Netflix Cup’.
Now, after its latest livestream coup in the Roast of Tom Brady, the streaming giant appears set to produce a live NFL Christmas doubleheader.
According to longtime sports expert John Ourand, the streaming service is the “likely winner” in a bid to broadcast two games on Christmas Day.
However, it is unclear how much Netflix would pay for the rights to these two showdowns. Reports indicate that it could be in the range of $100 million to $200 million for the pair..
Netflix is the front-runner for rights to stream an NFL Christmas Day doubleheader
The NFL has reportedly requested compensation that could range between $100 million and $200 million.
It should be noted that nothing has been finalized and as reports indicate, there are still hurdles to overcome before putting pen to paper.
“Still, Netflix has a lot more questions than answers right now about its Christmas plan, from who will produce the games to how much it will pay,” Ourand wrote.
‘For comparison, Amazon paid $100 million for the exclusive rights to that unmissable Black Friday Jets-Dolphins contest. Would Netflix pay double for a two-game bundle and the chance to own Christmas Day? Further?’
The Shield initially indicated there would be no games on the holiday, as it falls on a Wednesday this year.
However, after last year’s ratings successes, they changed their mind on that decision.
It appears that the teams scheduled for these Wednesday games will play the Saturday before to ensure adequate rest.
Netflix has a lot going for it when it comes to upcoming live sports broadcasts. The service will exclusively host the fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson in a multi-card event that will also feature Amanda Serrano in a rematch with Katie Taylor.