"This is about affordability and creating an even playing field for providers, a government official told ABC News, emphasizing the importance of fair access in media distribution."
"The NFL's media distribution model is the most fan and broadcaster-friendly in the entire sports and entertainment industry, according to the NFL, highlighting their commitment to making games accessible."
"With over 87% of our games on free, broadcast television, including 100% of games in the markets of the competing teams, the NFL has for decades put our fans front and center in how we distribute our content."
The Justice Department has initiated an investigation into the NFL's television contracts, focusing on potential anticompetitive practices that impose subscription costs on consumers. The NFL has an antitrust exemption under the Sports Broadcast Act of 1961. While many games are available for free on local stations, certain games require subscriptions on platforms like ESPN, Prime Video, and Netflix. The NFL claims its media distribution model is favorable for fans, with over 87% of games on free television. The investigation has received support from Sen. Mike Lee, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Antitrust.
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