The NFL is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Justice over concerns that its media deals violate antitrust laws and harm consumers.
A government official confirmed the probe when contacted by Deadline. The official said in a brief statement, “This is about affordability for consumers and creating an even playing field for providers.”
Central to the regulatory action is the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act, which granted NFL teams limited antitrust exemptions to negotiate national broadcast deals.
Last February, the FCC also opened an investigation into sports rights, including the NFL’s. Regulators and lawmakers have complained that fans looking to watch games have to pay for an increasing number of streaming services. The FCC Media Bureau found that games in 2025 were carried by 10 separate services and networks, adding that estimates have pegged the cost to a consumer at more than $1,500 to watch all of
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