ESPN Completes Acquisition of NFL Network and RedZone Rights with NFL Taking a 10% Stake
January 31, 2026
ESPN completed its acquisition of NFL Network, NFL Fantasy, and RedZone rights, with U.S. and non-U.S. antitrust regulators approving the deal. The NFL will take a 10% stake in the network, while retaining operation of key digital assets such as NFL Films, NFL+, NFL.com, and related channels and properties.
- Buyers
- ESPN
- Targets
- NFL Network, NFL Fantasy, RedZone rights
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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