NFL Network remains unavailable to Comcast Xfinity subscribers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 8:51 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
As of July 2, 2026, NFL Network and NFL RedZone are still unavailable to Comcast Xfinity subscribers. The standoff has continued since May, with both sides unable to reach a deal. Comcast blames Disney and ESPN for demanding high fees, while Disney indicates it wishes to maintain NFL Network during negotiations. The absence of NFL programming has not yet caused significant backlash among fans, but frustration is likely if the situation remains unresolved as the regular season approaches.
- •NFL Network has been unavailable since May 2026.
- •Xfinity subscribers see a message stating the channel is unavailable.
- •Comcast blames Disney and ESPN for the fee dispute.
- •Fans could miss NFL RedZone Channel if no deal is reached.
- •Negotiations are crucial as the season approaches.
- 8:51 AMYahoo Sports — NFL Network-Comcast standoff enters its third month
"Xfinity cable viewers still can't watch NFL Network, and won't have NFL RedZone if a deal isn't reached by Week One.
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