DirecTV continues NFL Sunday Ticket distribution at sports bars
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
DirecTV will continue providing NFL Sunday Ticket via satellite to sports bars and restaurants for the upcoming season, following a new multiyear agreement. This decision comes after concerns arose about a transition to streaming under EverPass Media, which had recently become the exclusive distributor. DirecTV serves over 300,000 commercial locations and aims to offer businesses a choice between satellite and streaming options for showing NFL games. The new deal is set to last through at least the 2028 season, resolving a prior disagreement between DirecTV and EverPass regarding rights fees.
- •DirecTV's new deal preserves satellite access for NFL Sunday Ticket.
- •The agreement provides options for both satellite and streaming services.
- •DirecTV serves over 300,000 commercial locations across the U.S.
- •The partnership extends through at least the 2028 NFL season.
- •Concerns over streaming reliability were key in negotiations.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — NFL Sunday Ticket Will Still Be Available by Satellite at Sports Bars
"DirecTV’s previous deal expired after the 2025 NFL season.
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