Overview

• Hanson said his longtime intro is now “Seven hours of RedZone football starts now,” removing the “commercial-free” promise.
• He emphasized he has no control over ad decisions but pledged the show will not miss a touchdown or cut away from first-and-goal situations.
• RedZone tested split-screen and overlay ads late last season, and full breaks are now set to become a permanent part of the format.
• Fans reacted with sharp criticism and boycott calls on social media, with many arguing that inserting ads into a paid product amounts to double-dipping.
• Coverage notes ESPN’s announced acquisition of NFL media assets remains pending regulatory approval, with reporting indicating the NFL continues to produce RedZone and that the ad decision is not tied to the deal.