YouTube, NFL move toward deal for five 2026 games
By Mike Florio
Published on April 16, 2026.
The NFL and YouTube are reportedly in a long-form contract review for five standalone games in 2026. The potential games include the Week 1 49ers-Rams game in Australia, a Thanksgiving eve game, a second Black Friday game, and a Christmas Eve game. This move comes amid scrutiny over whether the NFL's broadcast antitrust exemption allows it to sell games to streaming companies.
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