How pricey will the NFL get in the future for media companies?

How pricey will the NFL get in the future for media companies?

From Sports Media with Richard Deitsch by Audacy

April 8, 2026 · 37 min

About this episode

Ben Fischer discusses the future pricing of NFL media rights and various broadcasting topics.

Episode 611 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Sports Business Journal NFL writer Ben Fischer. In this podcast, Fischer discusses how far the NFL can push broadcasters on price; the latest on on the four-game mini-package and distributor for the Melbourne game; teams being able to sell local preseason game rights to streamers; game highlights being added on TikTok and Threads; how successful can a professional flag league be and where might it air;ESPN integrating the NFL Network into its business and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Richard Deitsch

Guest: Ben Fischer

Topics covered

  • NFL broadcasting
  • media rights
  • sports streaming
  • local game rights
  • social media highlights
  • professional flag league

Keywords

  • NFL
  • media companies
  • broadcast rights
  • streaming
  • local preseason games
  • social media
  • flag league

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sports Business Journal, ESPN, NFL Network

Products: TikTok, Threads

Places: Melbourne

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