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YouTube Secures Exclusive Global Broadcast of NFL's Week 1 Game in Brazil

The Los Angeles Chargers will host the Sept. 5 game in São Paulo, marking YouTube's first-ever live NFL broadcast and a major step in the league's digital expansion.

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Overview

  • YouTube and YouTube TV will stream the NFL's Week 1 International Series game on Sept. 5 live from Arena Corinthians in São Paulo, Brazil, for free to a global audience, excluding Canada and certain territories.
  • This marks the first time YouTube will exclusively broadcast a live NFL game, building on its role as the U.S. home of NFL Sunday Ticket since 2023.
  • The Los Angeles Chargers are the designated home team for the game, with their opponent to be revealed during the NFL's full schedule release on May 14.
  • YouTube and the NFL also announced a multi-year partnership for the Super Bowl Flag Football game, featuring creators and musical artists, alongside additional international flag football events.
  • The NFL continues to expand its reach through digital platforms, with YouTube reporting over 350 million hours of NFL content viewed on the platform last year.