NFL Sunday Ticket is no longer worth the price | Bobby Burack
NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube costs up to $480, but expanded primetime windows on Netflix and Amazon Prime mean fewer out-of-market games remain.
TL;DR
- NFL Sunday Ticket, YouTube's package for out-of-market games, is experiencing reduced value due to the NFL expanding its national broadcast windows.
- Nationally televised games (Thursday, Sunday, Monday nights) and local games on Fox/CBS are not included in Sunday Ticket.
- The NFL is increasing its presence on new platforms like Netflix, including games on Wednesday and Friday, further reducing the number of games available on Sunday Ticket.
- The standard price for Sunday Ticket is $480, though various discounts are available for new users, returning subscribers, and specific groups like students and military personnel.
- Despite discounts, the cost remains high for a four-month subscription, and the diminished game selection does not justify the expense for many.
- Sunday Ticket may still be most useful for fans living outside their favorite team's market, particularly for teams with fewer primetime games scheduled.
- The NFL's expansion of national windows is seen as a consequence of the league becoming 'greedy,' potentially leading to declining demand for Sunday Ticket unless prices are lowered.