Why Netflix Securing the Rights to Stream NFL is a Big, Big Deal
The new three-year deal between Netflix and the NFL only includes two streaming matches this year, however they are significant games and it's a major move.
At first glance, the three-year deal between Netflix and the NFL might not seem significant as it only includes two exclusive streaming matches. This December 25, Netflix will be the exclusive global destination for the NFL’s two Christmas Day marquee games: the Super Bowl LVII-winning Chiefs vs. the Steelers and the Ravens vs. the Texans. In subsequent years, it will stream at least one holiday game each year.
It doesn’t seem much on the face of it, so why is this a big deal? There are several reasons.