{"id":358,"date":"2026-05-21T19:07:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T19:07:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=358"},"modified":"2026-05-21T19:07:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T19:07:31","slug":"goodell-defends-decision-to-air-nfl-games-on-paid-streaming-platforms-amid-trump-admin-scrutiny","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=358","title":{"rendered":"Goodell Defends Decision To Air NFL Games On Paid Streaming Platforms Amid Trump Admin Scrutiny"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div><!-- \/10519169\/dailycaller_incontent_1 --> <\/p>\n<p>Fans who are older remember the days when almost all NFL contests were broadcasted on outlets such as CBS, FOX and NBC. Nowadays, however, the league\u2019s games are featured on several streaming services, and a lot of people are irked about it, including President Donald Trump, lawmakers and regulators.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=356\">China Reportedly Holds Pentagon Talks Hostage Over Trump\u2019s Taiwan Arms Package<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Despite the pressure, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell made it very clear Tuesday at the league\u2019s Spring Meeting: the NFL is carrying on with no hesitation. <strong>(RELATED: NFL Continues Expansion Outside America With 10 International Games Approved For 2027)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re incredibly proud of our policies, and they\u2019ve been incredibly effective from a fan standpoint,\u201d said Goodell, per EssentiallySports. \u201cSo, I think our games are the most available of any games by far from any league. I think 87 percent-plus are on free television; 100 percent are on in the local markets. So we\u2019re very proud of that.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will always look at it, potentially adjusting that. But I think we\u2019ve done a great job in that. We\u2019ll continue to try to focus on how we can improve it if there\u2019s an opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p> <!-- \/10519169\/dailycaller_incontent_2 --> <\/p>\n<p>The league is defending their commitment to television broadcasters, while Goodell continues to point out that when it comes to free TV, 87% of the NFL\u2019s contests are still available there. Fans of the NFL in regional markets are still able to spectate every contest that involves their home franchise. With that being said, fans still need multiple paid subscriptions in order to access the entire league schedule.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=354\">Keith Ellison Praises Gasoline After Suing Energy Companies<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t like it,\u201d said President Trump, per EssentiallySports. \u201cThey\u2019re making a lot of money. They could make a little bit less. They could let the people see. You have people who live for Sunday.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to The Wall Street Journal, media mogul Rupert Murdoch had a private conversation with the president regarding his concerns with the NFL moving towards streaming platforms and impacting television networks. Per the report, the talk between Murdoch and Trump resulted in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) launching an antitrust investigation into the league.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/10519169\/dailycaller_incontent_3 --> <\/p>\n<p>A lot of the NFL\u2018s dominance when it comes to money was built courtesy of the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961, granting antitrust protection to the league and requiring contests to be broadcasted on television networks that are free. However, the Act can be considered outdated here in the streaming service era. With this being the case, Sen. Mike Lee, who is the chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee\u2019s antitrust subcommittee, has requested regulators to have a review into whether or not the distribution model from the league complies.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/hometransferguide.com\/?p=352\">Lauren Boebert\u2019s New Bill Targeting Gun Taxes Brings Famous SNL Skit To Mind<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fans who are older remember the days when almost all NFL contests were broadcasted on outlets such as CBS, FOX and NBC. 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