Watching the NFL will cost more, require more streaming services than ever this season

Earlier this year, six in 10 sports fans said they have skipped watching a game at least a few times in the past year because it was "too expensive," according to a new Fox News poll. In addition, 72% of fans said major sporting events should be required to air on free broadcast television instead of behind streaming paywalls.

The 2026-27 NFL schedule is not going to make those fans any happier.

While the full season schedule will not be released until Thursday, reports about some...