Netflix announces new NFL package through 2029-30 season

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Netflix announces new NFL package through 2029-30 season

Netflix announces new NFL package through 2029-30 season

We officially know what Netflix’s newly expanded NFL package will look like this upcoming season and beyond. The streamer formally announced on Wednesday that it would be adding three games to its NFL slate this season on top of its usual Christmas Day doubleheader, and has extended a media rights d

Netflix announces new NFL package through 2029-30 season

We officially know what Netflix’s newly expanded NFL package will look like this upcoming season and beyond. The streamer formally announced on Wednesday that it would be adding three games to its NFL slate this season on top of its usual Christmas Day doubleheader, and has extended a media rights deal with the NFL through…

Netflix has officially unveiled the full details of its expanded NFL partnership, and it's a game-changer for football fans who love streaming. The platform announced Wednesday that it's adding three more games to its lineup this season, on top of its traditional Christmas Day doubleheader, and has locked in a media rights extension with the NFL through the 2029-30 season.

Here's what you can expect this year: Netflix will kick off the season in Week 1 with an International Series showdown from Australia, featuring the Los Angeles Rams taking on the San Francisco 49ers. Then, for the first time ever, the streamer will air a Thanksgiving Eve game on Wednesday, Nov. 25, where the Green Bay Packers will visit the Rams. To round out the three additional games, a Week 18 matchup—with serious postseason implications—will air at 1 p.m. ET on that Saturday. It's a slot traditionally reserved for high-stakes football, so expect some fireworks.

Looking ahead, Netflix's extended deal through the 2029-30 season aligns with the NFL's opt-out clauses for most of its broadcast partners. But here's the twist: under the new agreement, Netflix will scale back to just one Christmas Day game (instead of two), along with a Week 1 game, a Thanksgiving Eve game, and a Week 18 game. Why the reduction? Fox has a guaranteed Christmas Day slot when the holiday falls on a weekend, which likely explains the shift. It's a smart move for Netflix to focus on these unique, high-profile windows.

And there's more: Netflix will also broadcast the NFL Honors during Super Bowl week, adding to its growing slate of premium football content. This announcement solidifies the streamer's role as a key player in the NFL's media landscape, just as the league gears up for its next round of media rights negotiations. While the NFL has been eager to renew its broadcast deals before the 2029-30 opt-outs, recent efforts have slowed—making Netflix's commitment a major win for both sides.

For fans, this means more ways to catch live NFL action on a platform that's quickly becoming a go-to for sports. Whether you're gearing up for the Australia kickoff or planning your Thanksgiving football marathon, Netflix is ready to deliver.

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