FCC chairman questions NFL’s antitrust protection as league shifts to streaming services

NFL fans will likely have to spend more to watch the league’s full slate of games each week in 2026. 

A YouTube TV "NFL Sunday Ticket" subscription can cost several hundred dollars, but does not provide access to every game. Fans must also subscribe to Amazon Prime, Peacock and Netflix to watch the full slate. All-in costs for these packages exceed $1,500, but that figure does not include fees or internet costs.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr has made...