Yarrr! Ye be hearin' the news, mateys! Amazon Prime Video be snatchin' NFL playoff game next season, says the scuttlebutt!
2024-02-09
Arr, ye scurvy dogs! Methinks Amazon Prime Video be set to stream its maiden NFL playoff game come next season, whilst NBC's Peacock had the honor o' exclusively streaming a wild-card match this season. Aye, the battle o' the streaming platforms be as fierce as a stormy sea!
Fans of the NFL can expect to see more playoff games being streamed in the future. Amazon Prime Video, which currently broadcasts "Thursday Night Football," will exclusively stream its first-ever playoff game next season. This news comes after Amazon passed on the opportunity to stream a playoff game this season. The NFL had its first streaming-only playoff game this season with NBC's Peacock streaming the wild-card matchup between the Miami Dolphins and the Kansas City Chiefs. NBCUniversal wanted to keep the playoff game for next year, but Amazon was able to claim it due to a clause in its "Thursday Night Football" deal. However, the decision to stream the playoff game received criticism from those who felt it was unfair to have to pay for an extra service to watch the playoffs.NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the decision, citing the shift in consumer behavior towards digital streaming services. He mentioned that the streaming game on Peacock had a younger audience and emphasized the importance of reaching fans on different platforms. Goodell also mentioned that the NFL still prioritizes broadcast television, with over 90% of games available for free over-the-air viewing. When asked if he could see a scenario where the Super Bowl would be streamed, Goodell dismissed the idea, stating that the NFL is committed to broadcast television and its wide reach.
As the NFL season comes to a close with the Super Bowl, the San Francisco 49ers will face off against the Kansas City Chiefs.