NFL Partners With Yahoo On First-Ever Global Stream Of Game

Post #1 » by **RealGM Wiretap** » Wed Jun 3, 2015 6:00 pm

The NFL and Yahoo! Inc. announced Wednesday a first-ever partnership that will exclusively digitally deliver the NFL's International Series game in London between the Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars on October 25 to fans around the world for free on any device.

"The NFL has always been committed to being at the forefront of media innovation. Through this partnership with Yahoo -- one of the world's most recognizable digital brands -- we are taking another important step in that direction as we continue to closely monitor the rapidly evolving digital media landscape," said Roger Goodell, Commissioner of the National Football League.

"We're thrilled that the NFL has chosen Yahoo for this historic opportunity," said Marissa Mayer, President and CEO of Yahoo. "It marks a significant change in the way users can access this amazing content. The NFL and Yahoo have both long engaged football fans around the world. Our partnership provides the ultimate football experience -- with digital availability, designed for the modern fan."

The NFL also reached agreement on a deal with YouTube earlier this year to make their channel viewable on Google searches.

Via NFL.com

juduking · Post #2 » by **juduking** » Wed Jun 3, 2015 8:54 pm

Great, more exclusives for the NFL. Just what I always wanted. No choice in how I watch or enjoy american football as a whole.

Devilzsidewalk · Post #3 » by **Devilzsidewalk** » Thu Jun 4, 2015 3:04 pm

juduking wrote:Great, more exclusives for the NFL. Just what I always wanted. No choice in how I watch or enjoy american football as a whole.

I didn't understand the article, are they saying you have to watch it on a stream if you're not in the local markets? They had this at the end of the story:

In keeping with the NFL's long-standing commitment to make its games available on free, over-the-air television, the game will also be televised in the both the Buffalo (WIVB-TV) and Jacksonville (WTEV-TV) markets at 9:30 a.m. ET.

juduking · Post #4 » by **juduking** » Thu Jun 4, 2015 3:07 pm

Devilzsidewalk wrote:
juduking wrote:Great, more exclusives for the NFL. Just what I always wanted. No choice in how I watch or enjoy american football as a whole.

I didn't understand the article, are they saying you have to watch it on a stream if you're not in the local markets? They had this at the end of the story:

In keeping with the NFL's long-standing commitment to make its games available on free, over-the-air television, the game will also be televised in the both the Buffalo (WIVB-TV) and Jacksonville (WTEV-TV) markets at 9:30 a.m. ET.

That's what I understood from the article. Exclusive means the only choice.