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- YouTube is reportedly the “heavy favorite” to stream its first exclusive NFL game.
- Streaming on the platform would allow the league to exploit a potential loophole in the Sports Broadcasting Act.
- This would be a Week 1 game featuring the Los Angeles Chargers and an as-yet-unannounced opponent.
Update: May 13, 2025 (4:10 PM ET): YouTube has secured the right to livestream the NFL’s Week 1 game in Brazil, according to The Information. As mentioned before, this will be the first time YouTube will get to stream an entire game live. This stream will be free to watch globally, except for in a few select countries, including Canada.
Original article: May 9, 2025 (5:32 PM ET): Recently, the NFL has been stretching its legs and expanding out to partners outside of broadcast TV, like Amazon and Netflix. It looks like the league is not quite done, as it’s looking for another digital platform to place its games on. A new report now says the NFL is eyeing YouTube as a potential partner.