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NFL vows not to explore streaming deals despite White House opposition
Dec 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; The Christmas Day patch is seen on the jersey of Minnesota Vikings running back Zavier Scott (36) during warmups before the game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images The NFL plans to continue offering a diversified broadcast package despite political and public criticism of the league expanding streaming opportunities with Netflix and Amazon.
“We love our model,” NFL president of media distribution Hans Schroeder said Friday, discussing the NFL’s schedule release for the 2026 regular season.
The majority of regular-season games — more than 86% — are available on free, over-the-air television via traditional broadcast partners NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX.
But Netflix carved out a slightly bigger portion of the vast single-game opportunities. The streaming giant has the first NFL regular-season game in Australia — Sept. 10 between the 49ers and Rams — a Thanksgiving Eve game and another game on Christmas Day, plus exclusive rights to the NFL awards ceremony known as NFL Honors. The annual program airs Super Bowl week from the host city with MVP, Coach of the Year and other awards handed out along with the first reveal of the year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame class.
In 2025, Netflix averaged 27.5 million viewers for the Vikings-Lions game among only U.S. customers.
FOX and the National Association of Broadcasters opposed taking games off of network television. The Justice Department reportedly is checking into any violations or failed compliance with the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961. NFL vice president of communications Jeff Miller said of the opposition, “I’m not sure I really understand where that comes from.”
He said the NFL remains fully committed to broadcasting games on network television. Schroeder said there is no reason the partners should be mutually exclusive.
“We think broadcast [networks] have been an incredible home,” he said. “And, now, we also know fans are increasingly spending their time on other platforms as well. They tune into broadcast for the NFL and that’s where we want to be. But we also want to be on these platforms with a limited amount of our games where we know our NFL fans are already as well.
“When we’re going onto Netflix, we’re going onto a platform that is already massively adopted and a huge number of viewers on that platform already, including a huge number of NFL fans.”
–Field Level Media
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Revs eager to rebound from home loss, host Minnesota United
May 13, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Revolution defender Ethan Kohler (22) controls the ball against Nashville SC forward Woobens Pacius (17) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images Minnesota United have been slowed on offense in some recent matches, but containing the Loons might not be an easy chore for the New England Revolution.
The teams meet Saturday evening in Foxborough, Mass.
“A very challenging team. They have their uniqueness,” New England coach Marko Mitrovic said of the Loons. “They have physical presence on the field as well. It’s going to be a very different game. They are a team that is very aggressive to press you high on the field. … They don’t hesitate to finish their attacks.”
Minnesota (6-4-3, 21 points) endured its second shutout loss in a four-match span in league play with Wednesday’s 1-0 home setback to the Colorado Rapids. The Loons have scored 16 goals in 13 matches this season.
“We have to find the moments we can control the game with the ball,” Mitrovic said.
New England (7-4-1, 22 points) is coming off its only home loss of the season with Wednesday night’s 3-0 setback to Nashville.
“It’s a new day for us,” Mitrovic said. “It’s always a new day.”
New England is 6-1-0 at home, with Saturday’s outing concluding a four-match MLS homestand.
These teams are meeting for the first time since 2023, and this marks the Loons’ first visit to New England in nearly four years.
“We have two more games to look forward to until the break and we need to take care of business,” Minnesota coach Cameron Knowles said.
Minnesota forward Tomas Chancalay played parts of the past three seasons for New England.
“Now he’s coming back here and it’s probably a known environment for him,” Mitrovic said.
Minnesota will be without Columbian midfielder James Rodriguez, who has been slated to depart to prepare for a World Cup assignment.
With rapid-fire nature of the schedule, Minnesota has been cognizant of the workload for certain players, such as defender Michael Boxall, whose playing time continues to be monitored.
“We just want to be cautious with that and make sure we don’t push him too hard,” Knowles said.
The Revolution are waiting on the conditions of defender Ilay Feingold and forward Luca Langoni, who has a team-leading six assists. Those players have been out for at least a week due to undisclosed lower-body injuries.
“Both of them are day-by-day,” Mitrovic said.
–Field Level Media
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Revs eager to rebound from home loss, host Minnesota United
May 13, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Revolution defender Ethan Kohler (22) controls the ball against Nashville SC forward Woobens Pacius (17) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images Minnesota United have been slowed on offense in some recent matches, but containing the Loons might not be an easy chore for the New England Revolution.
The teams meet Saturday evening in Foxborough, Mass.
“A very challenging team. They have their uniqueness,” New England coach Marko Mitrovic said of the Loons. “They have physical presence on the field as well. It’s going to be a very different game. They are a team that is very aggressive to press you high on the field. … They don’t hesitate to finish their attacks.”
Minnesota (6-4-3, 21 points) endured its second shutout loss in a four-match span in league play with Wednesday’s 1-0 home setback to the Colorado Rapids. The Loons have scored 16 goals in 13 matches this season.
“We have to find the moments we can control the game with the ball,” Mitrovic said.
New England (7-4-1, 22 points) is coming off its only home loss of the season with Wednesday night’s 3-0 setback to Nashville.
“It’s a new day for us,” Mitrovic said. “It’s always a new day.”
New England is 6-1-0 at home, with Saturday’s outing concluding a four-match MLS homestand.
These teams are meeting for the first time since 2023, and this marks the Loons’ first visit to New England in nearly four years.
“We have two more games to look forward to until the break and we need to take care of business,” Minnesota coach Cameron Knowles said.
Minnesota forward Tomas Chancalay played parts of the past three seasons for New England.
“Now he’s coming back here and it’s probably a known environment for him,” Mitrovic said.
Minnesota will be without Columbian midfielder James Rodriguez, who has been slated to depart to prepare for a World Cup assignment.
With rapid-fire nature of the schedule, Minnesota has been cognizant of the workload for certain players, such as defender Michael Boxall, whose playing time continues to be monitored.
“We just want to be cautious with that and make sure we don’t push him too hard,” Knowles said.
The Revolution are waiting on the conditions of defender Ilay Feingold and forward Luca Langoni, who has a team-leading six assists. Those players have been out for at least a week due to undisclosed lower-body injuries.
“Both of them are day-by-day,” Mitrovic said.
–Field Level Media
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Report: Lynx rookie Emma Cechova (knee) to have MRI
May 14, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Minnesota Lynx center Emma Cechova (22) grabs her leg after falling to the floor during the second half against the Dallas Wings at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Minnesota Lynx rookie Emma Cechova will have an MRI on her right knee on Friday, The Athletic reported.
The 21-year-old center was injured in a third-quarter collision with Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers in Minnesota’s 90-86 win Thursday night in Arlington, Texas.
Medical staff rushed to check on Cechova, who grabbed her knee in pain before being helped to the locker room.
The Czech Republic native finished the game with two points and two rebounds in 11 minutes.
She is averaging 8.3 points and 3.7 rebounds in 17.3 minutes off the bench through three games this season.
–Field Level Media
Revs eager to rebound from home loss, host Minnesota United
Revs eager to rebound from home loss, host Minnesota United
