Sunday Ticket appeal ruling imminent for NFL amid legal challenges
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:45 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
A ruling on the Sunday Ticket appeal could arrive at any moment as the NFL faces significant legal scrutiny. The case is currently pending before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, following a jury's finding that the NFL violated antitrust laws regarding pricing. The oral arguments have been presented, and the potential outcome may obligate the NFL to revise its pricing strategy for Sunday Ticket, which is critical for its revenue model. A previous jury awarded a $4.7 billion verdict that could grow to $14.1 billion if reinstated, impacting the league's financial operations and distribution methods.
- •Ruling on Sunday Ticket appeal could arrive at any time.
- •NFL faces antitrust findings from a previous jury decision.
- •Potential damages could rise to $14.1 billion if reinstated.
- •Current status quo maintained despite legal pressures.
- •Legal scrutiny continues alongside other NFL lawsuits.
- 2:45 AMYahoo Sports — Sunday Ticket appeal ruling could come at any time
"The final outcome could be very problematic for the NFL.
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