Los Angeles Times

NFL takes 10% stake in Disney’s ESPN, which will take over the NFL Network

The NFL has reached a deal to take a 10% ownership stake in the Walt Disney Co.’s ESPN, a move expected to solidify the sports media outlet’s relationship with the league for years to come. Disney and ...
The Hollywood Reporter

NFL to Acquire Stake in ESPN as Part of Blockbuster Deal With Disney

The deal will see NFL Network join ESPN's streaming platform, with expanded games and RedZone also becoming available to ESPN. By Alex Weprin Senior Editor In a landscape-altering deal, Disney will ...

ESPN App adds NFL preseason games

For many NFL fans, the 2026 season can’t get here fast enough. Those with the ESPN App can start getting their fill of preseason games from around the league. ESPN announced Wednesday that NFL Network ...
The New York Times

ESPN, NFL formally announce deal: NFL media assets to network, 10% equity to league

In a blockbuster trade, the NFL and ESPN formally announced their billion-dollar agreement that will see ESPN acquire NFL media assets — including NFL Network, linear distribution rights to RedZone ...
CNN

NFL to take 10% stake in ESPN in new media rights deal

The NFL and ESPN announced a deal Tuesday that will see the league’s NFL Network and other media assets headed to the cable television giant in exchange for a 10% equity stake in the Disney-owned ...