NFL and DIRECTV Extend NFL SUNDAY TICKET in New Multi-Year Deal
October 01 2014 - 4:52PM
Business Wire
New Agreements Also Renew NFL Network with
TV Everywhere, Expand DIRECTV’s Digital Rights and Continue
Distribution of New DIRECTV FANTASY ZONE Channel
The National Football League and DIRECTV have extended and
expanded DIRECTV's exclusive rights to carry NFL SUNDAY TICKET and
its package of every Sunday afternoon out-of-market game through a
new multi-year agreement.
The new agreement also expands DIRECTV’s rights to stream NFL
SUNDAY TICKET live on mobile devices and via broadband, known as
NFL SUNDAY TICKET.TV, as previously announced.
Specific terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Under the new pact, DIRECTV will also continue to broadcast its
RED ZONE CHANNEL and its new DIRECTV FANTASY ZONE channel that
debuted this season. In addition, DIRECTV and the NFL also extended
their NFL Network distribution relationship with DIRECTV to offer
its customers TV Everywhere access to NFL Network anytime, anywhere
on virtually any device.
“We are pleased to continue our partnership with DIRECTV,” said
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. “DIRECTV and NFL SUNDAY TICKET have
served our fans well for 20 years and continue to complement our
broadcast television packages. We also appreciate DIRECTV's
commitment to NFL Network, which it has carried since the channel
launched in 2003.”
“This new agreement is a testament to the terrific long-term
relationship we have with the NFL and its millions of fans across
the country,” said Mike White, chairman, president and CEO of
DIRECTV. “NFL SUNDAY TICKET has always been the centerpiece of
DIRECTV's sports leadership and we're pleased to continue our
relationship with the NFL and be a part of the league's future
growth and success.”
Under the new NFL SUNDAY TICKET agreement, DIRECTV will continue
to offer all out-of-market Sunday afternoon games in HD. DIRECTV
customers who purchase NFL SUNDAY TICKET MAX will also have access
to the online/mobile service to watch their games on virtually any
device; a Game Mix channel with up to eight games on one screen;
both the RED ZONE CHANNEL and new DIRECTV FANTASY ZONE channel; and
Short Cuts, which offers replays of each Sunday game in 30
commercial-free minutes.
The new DIRECTV FANTASY ZONE channel is devoted entirely to
fantasy football and fields a team of fantasy experts offering
real-time game-to-game fantasy analysis and statistics powered by
NFL.com Fantasy.
About DIRECTV
DIRECTV (NASDAQ: DTV) is one of the world’s leading providers of
digital television entertainment services delivering a premium
video experience through state-of-the-art technology, unmatched
programming and industry leading customer service to more
than 38 million customers in the U.S. and Latin America.
In the U.S., DIRECTV offers its over 20 million customers access to
more than 195 HD channels and Dolby-Digital® 5.1 theater-quality
sound, access to exclusive sports programming such as NFL SUNDAY
TICKET™, Emmy-award winning technology and higher customer
satisfaction than the leading cable companies for 14 years running.
DIRECTV Latin America, through its subsidiaries and affiliated
companies in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, and
other Latin American countries, leads the pay TV category in
technology, programming and service, delivering an unrivaled
digital television experience to more than 18 million customers.
DIRECTV sports and entertainment properties include two Regional
Sports Networks (Rocky Mountain and Pittsburgh), and minority
ownership interests in Root Sports Northwest and Game Show Network.
For the most up-to-date information on DIRECTV, please
visit www.directv.com.
DIRECTVRobert Mercer, 310-964-4683rgmercer@directv.comorDarris
Gringeri, 212-205-0882dagringeri@directv.comorNFLBrian McCarthy,
212-450-2069Brian.mccarthy@nfl.com
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