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From Week 1 to Super Bowl week, Netflix’s new NFL footprint takes shape through 2029

  • On Wednesday, Netflix announced a four-year extension of its NFL partnership through the 2029-2030 season, expanding its live game inventory to five matchups annually from its current two Christmas Day games.
  • Prioritizing live events and sports, Netflix is driving engagement and advertising revenue by shifting toward tentpole programming, including an aggressive international push featuring the league's first game in Australia.
  • The five-game slate features a Week 1 Australia contest between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers, one Thanksgiving Eve matchup, two Christmas Day games, and a Week 18 contest, plus streaming rights to the NFL Honors.
  • Netflix President of Advertising Amy Reinhard said the company is "ready to compete with anyone" while deploying AI-driven ad tools for its more than 250 million monthly active viewers.
  • The migration of games to streaming platforms has prompted calls from Congress, President Trump, and the Federal Communications Commission to protect consumer free access to NFL broadcasts.
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From Week 1 to Super Bowl week, Netflix’s new NFL footprint takes shape through 2029

Netflix has expanded its inventory of NFL games and will have a season-long presence with the league under a new deal announced Wednesday.

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NBC LA broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
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