The NFL is defending its expanded lineup of games on streaming platforms amid criticism from President Trump and scrutiny from the Dept. of Justice. Getty Images
The NFL is “defending its expanded lineup of games on streaming platforms” amid criticism from President Trump and scrutiny from the U.S. Dept. of Justice. NFL EVP/Media Distribution Hans Schroeder suggested that the league has “no intention of pulling back from its partnerships with streaming services.” He said the league believes it has the “most fan-friendly model there is of any sport or entertainment as far as distribution.” The NFL airs 87% of its games on free broadcast networks, per league officials. Schroeder argued that the league is “actually meeting consumers where they are in an era of cord-cutting by adding games on platforms such as Netflix” (ESPN.com, 5/15).