NFL Strikes Huge Broadcast Deal With CBS and NBC to Expand Thursday Night Football

The National Football League (NFL) has agreed a major new broadcast deal with CBS and NBC which will see the league expand its Thursday Night Football offering.

The two broadcasters will pay around $450 million combined per year to air Thursday night NFL games over the next two years.

Each network will broadcast five Thursday night games each season.

The league announced on Monday that the Thursday Night Football package will increase to 10 games in 2016 and 2017 from eight games in 2014 and 2015.

“We are continuing to make Thursday Night Football bigger and better. CBS has played an integral role over the last two seasons in helping build Thursdays as a night for NFL football, and we’re excited to have them on board again,” said Commissioner Goodell.

“At the same time, we’re thrilled to add NBC to the Thursday Night Football mix, a trusted partner with a proven track record of success broadcasting NFL football in primetime, and look forward to expanding with a digital partner for what will be a unique tri-cast on broadcast, cable, and digital platforms.”

The NFL has also confirmed it is in talks with prospective digital partners for OTT streaming rights to Thursday Night Football, with an announcement expected in the near future on a deal.

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