The NFL sees no problem with its policy regarding streaming services, and it’s letting the Department of Justice know.
On Friday, NFL Executive Vice President of Media Distribution Hans Schroeder doubled down on the league’s initiative to embrace streaming services by allocating an ever-increasing number of league games to its various platforms and indicated that the NFL has no intention of reversing that policy.
“We love our model,” he said. “We think we have the most fan-friendly model there is of any sport or entertainment as far as distribution.”
That statement comes amid the DOJ’s push to review the NFL’s broadcast distribution decisions for potential anticompetitive tactics under the Sports Broadcasting Act (SBA) of 1961. Under the SBA, the NFL has limited antitrust protections and can negotiate TV rights packages.
“We think broadcast [networks] have been an incredible home,” Schroeder continued. “And, now, we also know fans are
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