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Disney’s NFL Deal Boosts ESPN as Streaming Wars Intensify
Disney’s NFL Deal Boosts ESPN as Streaming Wars Intensify
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Disney's strategic coup in securing NFL ownership stakes for ESPN marks a pivotal shift in sports media. The deal grants ESPN streaming rights to RedZone, fantasy football operations, and six additional games—expanding its live sports monopoly as cord-cutting erodes traditional TV revenues. Linear networks bled 15% last quarter while Disney's overall revenue edged up 3% to $23.7 billion.
The August 21 launch of ESPN's streaming app could redefine sports distribution. With 98 of the top 100 non-political broadcasts being NFL games, this vertical integration hedges against subscriber fragmentation. Content remains king, but the throne now sits on streaming servers.
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