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NFL Faces Billion-Dollar Antitrust Trial Over Sunday Ticket

Lawsuit accuses NFL and DirecTV of conspiring to inflate prices for out-of-market game broadcasts

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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) can't reach the ball but New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson (29) gets flagged on the call during the game between the New England Patriots and the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Fla.
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Overview

  • Consumers allege NFL's broadcast model forces them to overpay for access to out-of-market games.
  • The trial could impact how NFL media rights are structured and priced in the future.
  • Plaintiffs claim the NFL and its partners engaged in illegal price-fixing and monopolistic practices.
  • The NFL defends its model, citing efforts to provide broad access to games and maintain broadcast quality.
  • A potential settlement could reshape NFL's media offerings and pricing strategies.