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- NFL RedZone is a premium show that traditionally offers an ad-free experience through the duration of Sunday’s slate of games.
- Subscribers were taken aback after a full commercial played during yesterday’s action.
- It’s unclear if NFL RedZone subscribers can expect more ads coming in the future.
Update: December 16, 2024 (3:14 PM ET): An NFL spokesperson has confirmed to Android Authority that the split-screen ad that appeared on RedZone on Sunday was part of a test. In an article from Sportico, a source with direct knowledge of the league’s plans says “Any permanent change would only be considered for the 2025 season, at the earliest.”
One of the biggest selling points of NFL RedZone is its ad-free experience. In fact, the show frequently boasts about this perk, with RedZone host Scott Hanson exclaiming, “Seven hours of commercial-free football starts now.” But it looks like the premium streaming option may have changed its tune in regard to advertisements.