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Congress calls NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to testify on streaming issues

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 10:00 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Congress calls NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to testify on streaming issues

Summary

Congress has requested NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to testify on June 10 regarding the league’s shift to streaming-only broadcasts. The hearing will focus on concerns over access to games and the legal protections the NFL benefits from, including the Sports Broadcasting Act and antitrust exemptions. Lawmakers are questioning whether the current business strategy aligns with promised accessibility for fans, who have increasingly faced subscription-based hurdles since the introduction of NFL Sunday Ticket. Goodell's previous testimonies have addressed various issues, but the implications of this hearing may significantly impact the league's media rights decisions going forward.

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By the Numbers

•Goodell to testify on June 10 regarding streaming broadcasts
•Congress questions NFL's legal protections and access issues
•Shift towards subscription-based viewing has faced scrutiny
•Previous hearings included topics like player concussions
•Legislative response may force changes in future media rights contracts

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10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Roger Goodell, NFL are about to have their feet put to the fire

What they're saying

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The NFL’s most controversial business decisions may be facing more scrutiny than league officials ever anticipated. In fact, the issue has now reached the highest levels of the United States government. On Monday, reports surfaced that Congress has requested NFL…
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