Amazon Prime to Offer Live NFL Games on Thanksgiving Day
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- Amazon inks exclusive deal with the NFL to stream live games on Thanksgiving Day
- This is the first time that NFL games will be available to stream on a digital platform
- Amazon will offer all three Thanksgiving Day games for free to its Prime members
- NFL games have been a ratings boon for Amazon, with last year’s game between the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers averaging 11 million viewers
- Amazon is looking to capitalize on the growing popularity of digital streaming platforms
Amazon announced that it will offer live NFL games on Thanksgiving Day this year to its Prime members. This is a great way to watch football on Thanksgiving without having to go to a crowded sports bar or host a party at your home.
Amazon inks exclusive deal with the NFL to stream live games on Thanksgiving Day
In a landmark deal, Amazon has inked an exclusive agreement with the NFL to stream live games on Thanksgiving Day, beginning with the 2020 season. This marks the first time that NFL games will be available exclusively on a digital platform.
Under the terms of the deal, Amazon will have the right to stream two live games on Thanksgiving Day each year. The games will be available to all Amazon Prime members in the United States. Amazon will also have the right to sell advertising during the games, and it is expected that they will do so through their Prime Video platform.
This is a huge coup for Amazon, and it underscores their commitment to becoming a major player in live sports streaming. It also furthers their goal of giving Prime members more reasons to stay subscribed year-round. The NFL is America’s most popular sport, and thanksgiving is one of its biggest days of the year. This deal will no doubt be a big draw for new and existing Prime subscribers alike.
This is the first time that NFL games will be available to stream on a digital platform
This is the first time that NFL games will be available to stream on a digital platform. Amazon will offer live coverage of three NFL games on Thanksgiving Day, which will be available to Prime members in the US.
The games that will be streamed are:
-Washington Redskins vs. Dallas Cowboys
-New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills
-Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions
Amazon Prime is a paid membership service that gives users access to free two-day shipping, streaming video and music, and other benefits.
Amazon will offer all three Thanksgiving Day games for free to its Prime members
Amazon will offer all three Thanksgiving Day games for free to its Prime members, the company announced on Tuesday.
The games — which will be simulcast on CBS and Fox — will be available to Prime members in the United States on the Amazon Prime Video app for TVs, game consoles, and mobile devices, or on the web at Amazon.com/NFL.
This is the first time that Amazon has offered live NFL games on Thanksgiving Day. Last year, the company offered a similar simulcast of NBC’s “Thursday Night Football” games.
“We know how much our customers love football,” said Jeff Blackburn, senior vice president of business development and entertainment at Amazon Prime Video, in a statement. “We are thrilled to offer all three Thanksgiving Day games to our Prime members this year.”
The NFL has been increasingly turning to digital distributors like Amazon in recent years as traditional TV ratings have declined. In April, the league announced a new multi-year partnership with Amazon to stream Thursday Night Football games exclusively on Prime Video.
NFL games have been a ratings boon for Amazon, with last year’s game between the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers averaging 11 million viewers
Amazon is set to offer live NFL games on Thanksgiving day for the first time, as the tech giant continues to deepen its investment in sports rights.
The games will be available to Prime members in the US and will be simulcast on Amazon’s Twitch platform.
It is a significant move by Amazon, which has been investing heavily in sports rights in recent years. The company has already secured the rights to stream Thursday Night Football games, as well as a package of live Premier League matches.
The games on Thanksgiving day are likely to be a ratings boon for Amazon, with last year’s game between the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers averaging 11 million viewers.
While Amazon has not yet announced which games will be available on Thanksgiving, it is likely that they will be among the most watched NFL matchups of the season.
Amazon is looking to capitalize on the growing popularity of digital streaming platforms
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and football. This year, Amazon is looking to capitalize on the growing popularity of digital streaming platforms by offering live NFL games on Thanksgiving Day as part of its Amazon Prime membership.
This move comes as the NFL has been increasingly embracing digital distribution of its games. In October, the league announced that it was teaming up with Twitter to stream Thursday Night Football games live throughout the season. And last month, the NFL partnered with Yahoo to live-stream a regular season game in London.
Amazon’s Thanksgiving Day offer will include two games: the Minnesota Vikings vs. the Detroit Lions at 12:30pm ET, and the Washington Redskins vs. the Dallas Cowboys at 4:30pm ET. These games will be available to Amazon Prime members in the US, UK, Germany, Austria, and Japan.
“We are always looking for new ways to bring our fans closer to the game,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in a statement. “Amazon’s new live streaming service provides another great way for us to reach our fans around the world.”
Amazon Prime members can watch the games on the Amazon Prime Video app on their TVs, mobile devices, or desktop computers. Non-members can also sign up for a free 7-day trial of Amazon Prime to watch the games.
