NFL Faces $14 Billion Antitrust Verdict Over 'Sunday Ticket'

Jury finds NFL violated antitrust laws with exclusive distribution deal, impacting consumer choice and subscription costs.

The lawsuit covered 2.4 million residential and 48,000 commercial subscribers from 2011 to 2022.
Jury awarded $4.7 billion in damages to residential and $96 million to commercial subscribers, potentially tripling under federal laws.
NFL plans to appeal the verdict, with post-trial motions set for July 31.
Other leagues like MLB, NBA, and NHL may need to reassess their own broadcast models.
The case highlights the importance of aligning subscription packages with evolving consumer preferences.