How the NFL Is Redefining Sports Media Economics & Team Valuations
The 2026-27 NFL season offers a compelling case study in media strategy and valuation growth. The league is accelerating its international footprint, with nine games abroad this season — including its first-ever broadcast from Australia via Netflix — and plans to expand to 10 international games next year. This global push, paired with strong streaming momentum (Amazon's Thursday Night Football viewership is up 16% year-over-year), signals a gradual narrowing of the gap between streaming and traditional broadcast audiences.
On the linear side, incumbents remain formidable: NBC's Sunday Night…
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