The Current Report

Why live sports will inevitably end up being streamed

Episode Summary

The NFL will exclusively stream at least one game a week this season, as Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Peacock and ESPN are all streaming partners. Live sports rights in the U.S. are estimated at $30 billion in 2024, according to a report with S&P Global, with more of those rights moving to streaming. On The Current Report, Chris Brooklier speaks with the author of that report, Scott Robson, about why rights have gotten so expensive and why it's changing the TV landscape.

Episode Notes

The NFL will exclusively stream at least one game a week this season, as Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Peacock and ESPN are all streaming partners. Live sports rights in the U.S. are estimated at $30 billion in 2024, according to a report with S&P Global, with more of those rights moving to streaming. 

On The Current Report, Chris Brooklier speaks with the author of that report, Scott Robson, about why rights have gotten so expensive and why it's changing the TV landscape.