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Scott Fitzgerald: “Since 2021, the NFL, along with the other sports leagues…”

Featuring: Scott Fitzgerald, Republican | U.S. House of Representatives, Wisconsin, District 5

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Chairman Fitzgerald Opening Statement - Hearing on Sports Broadcasting Act's Effects on Consumers

Published | Video Starts at 04:11

Compare that with the current college football model where fans can access dozens of games across various television channels on a Saturday afternoon. Since 2021, the NFL, along with the other sports leagues have stretched the bounds of its exemption to sign exclusive distribution agreements with streaming platforms including Amazon Prime, Netflix, Peacock and ESPN. This includes the Packers. The Green Bay packers games on Thanksgiving evening and Christmas Day, which will be broadcast exclusively on Netflix outside of the local market. (04:11–04:29)

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Asserts that since 2021, the NFL and other leagues have signed exclusive distribution deals with streaming platforms.

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