When Does the Directv NFL Contract Expire?
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The Directv NFL Sunday Ticket contract is set to expire in 2022. Many fans are wondering if they will still be able to watch their favorite team.
Introduction
The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference (NFC) and the American Football Conference (AFC). Directv is a direct broadcast satellite service provider based in El Segundo, California and is a subsidiary of AT&T. As of July 2015, Directv has 19.9 million subscribers.
History of the Directv NFL Contract
The current NFL contract with DirecTV expires in 2022. The deal is worth $1.5 billion per year and runs through the 2022 season.
DirecTV has had the exclusive rights to NFL Sunday Ticket since 1994. The contract was renewed in 1998 and again in 2006. In 2011, DirecTV paid $1 billion per year for eight years to keep Sunday Ticket.
The most recent renewal, in 2014, was for $12 billion over nine years. That deal included an option for DirecTV to extend the contract for two additional years, through the 2023 season.
DirecTV has been less than enthusiastic about renewing the contract, given the declining ratings for NFL games. But, with Sunday Ticket being one of its most popular offerings, it is expected that DirecTV will find a way to keep the rights to NFL Sunday Ticket.
When Does the Current Contract Expire?
The current DirecTV NFL contract expires in 2022. However, the league has the option to extend the agreement for two more years, through 2024.
How Much is the Contract Worth?
The current eight-year contract is worth $1.5 billion per season, or about $19 million per team. That’s an increase of about $500 million per season from the previous contract. The league’s 32 teams will each get an equal share of the TV money.
The increase in the NFL’s TV revenue is due to the addition of a new Thursday night package of games that will be shown on CBS, as well as the fact that NBC has agreed to pay more for its Sunday night games. ESPN is also paying more for its “Monday Night Football” games, but the amount of that increase has not been disclosed.
What Happens if the Contract is Not Renewed?
If the contract between DirecTV and the NFL is not renewed, DirecTV will no longer be able to offer NFL Sunday Ticket to its customers. This would be a huge loss for DirecTV, as Sunday Ticket is one of its most popular products. It would also be a big blow to NFL fans, as Sunday Ticket is the only way to watch out-of-market games.
Conclusion
Thus, we can see that the Directv NFL contract is set to expire in 2022. However, it is important to note that this is only the current contract and that it could be renewed or extended before then. So, if you’re a fan of football and Directv, be sure to keep an eye on this situation!
