Overview

• DirecTV removed Nexstar Media Group's programming after failing to reach a new distribution agreement.
• The blackout impacts more than 150 Nexstar stations across the U.S., including major broadcast networks and NewsNation.
• Nexstar offered to extend the current agreement to continue negotiations, but DirecTV rejected the offer.
• DirecTV claims Nexstar demanded over double the current fees for the same content while Nexstar says it aims for a quick resolution to restore programming.
• The dispute could prevent DirecTV subscribers from accessing major live events like the MLB All-Star Game and Women's World Cup.