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NFL struggles to renegotiate TV contracts with major networks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 2:27 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

NFL struggles to renegotiate TV contracts with major networks

Summary

The NFL's attempts to secure a significant increase in media rights fees have stalled. Current partners CBS and Fox are resisting efforts for a 50-60% hike initiated by the league, with Fox stating it is satisfied with its existing agreement. Paramount is also delayed in discussions due to ongoing legal issues related to its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Additionally, Disney has not engaged in negotiations as it retains sports rights until the 2030s. The league is aiming for $20 billion in annual fees, doubling its current total. The new NFL season is set to start soon, and viewership remains strong.

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Key Details

•CBS and Fox resist NFL's 50-60% fee increase request.
•Fox expresses satisfaction with its current deal.
•Paramount's talks are stalled due to legal issues.
•Disney has not discussed new agreements as it holds rights until 2030s.
•NFL aims for $20 billion in annual media rights fees.

Latest Updates

2:27 PMYahoo Sports — NFL Wants More From TV/Streamers, May Have To Wait

What they're saying

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Two of the NFL's biggest deals with CBS and Fox have essentially balked or stalled on its early effort to push for a shocking 50-60% increase, per the existing option by the league to renegotiate its current long-term deals.
— Yahoo Sports

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