Premier League rights may end up at Netflix despite reluctant football romance

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Netflix May End Up with Premier League Rights Due to Warner Bros Discovery Takeover, Despite Reluctance to Invest in Sports Content.

In a shocking turn of events, the fate of the Premier League's TV rights may lie with Netflix if it acquires Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), despite the streaming giant's reluctance to invest heavily in sports content. The $100bn-plus takeover battle between Netflix and Paramount Skydance is set to have significant implications for global news, including football.

For years, Netflix has been courting the Premier League by offering packages of games designed for streaming companies. Amazon Prime bought the rights for two rounds of top-flight matches each season between 2019 and 2025 before reverting back to Sky Sports. However, with the Premier League halfway through its domestic rights deal with Sky Sports and TNT Sports, planning for the next auction is well underway.

The Premier League would view Netflix as a welcome addition to its broadcast stable, given Paramount Skydance's recent acquisition of Champions League rights on behalf of Paramount+. As a result, it is likely that the league will be eager to sell its rights to Netflix if the streaming giant inherits TNT Sport's UK operation.

Uefa has fared little better in its attempts to secure global streaming deals for the Champions League. The competition's streaming packages sold in November were won by Amazon and Paramount+, with Telefonica and Canal+ reaffirming their domestic dominance in Spain and France, respectively.

Netflix's reluctance to invest billions in premium rights has led to it targeting global rights for one-off events such as world championship boxing or exhibitions like the Six Kings Slam tennis tournament. However, its recent landmark deal securing US rights to the 2027 and 2031 Women's World Cups suggests that the company is willing to explore new territory.

Given the outcome of Uefa's Champions League auction, which did not produce a global streaming deal offered as part of the tender, there seems little prospect of the Premier League selling its rights on a global basis in its post-2029 cycle. As such, Netflix would have to continue bidding on a market-by-market basis if it inherited TNT Sport's UK rights.

The timing of the takeover could not be better for the Premier League, as it is at the halfway point of its domestic rights deal with Sky Sports and TNT Sports. With even Sky's budgets under pressure due to Comcast's proposed purchase of ITV, more games for sale are likely to require more broadcast partners.
 
I'm kinda stoked about this whole Netflix Premier League thing 🤔. I mean, we all know they're not exactly swimming in cash from their sports investments, but it's like they're trying to diversify or something 💸. And let's be real, the Premier League would love some more eyeballs on their games, even if it means Netflix is the one holding the piggy bank 🐖. I'm guessing we'll see a bunch of regional deals pop up with Netflix owning some or all of them, kinda like how they're handling those tennis tournaments 🎾. It's not ideal for sports fans worldwide, but hey, someone's gotta make a buck from these massive rights deals 💸.
 
I'm a bit nervous about this one 🤔... I think it's crazy how much the Premier League is relying on Netflix if they get the rights from Warner Bros Discovery 🤑. I mean, we've seen how hesitant Netflix is to spend big on sports content, so it's not like they're exactly swimming in cash 💸. But at the same time, I don't blame them for trying to diversify their offerings and attract new subscribers 📺. The Premier League is a massive draw, no matter what platform you're watching it on, so if Netflix can make it work, that's gotta be a good thing for sports fans everywhere 🏆. But for me, personally? I'd love to see Amazon or Sky Sports get the rights instead 😊...
 
I think this takeover is a perfect example of how big business can affect our sports landscape 🏆. Netflix trying to get into the Premier League game might be seen as a power play, but it also raises questions about fair market value and what's best for the sport itself. I mean, if the league is willing to consider selling its rights to a streaming giant that doesn't have a proven track record of investing in sports content, are we losing out on a better deal? And what does this say about the current state of TV broadcasting in the UK - that it's become a commodity to be bought and sold at auction? 🤑
 
I'm a bit worried about Netflix taking over the Premier League rights 🤔. I mean, I know they have great content but sports isn't really their thing, right? They're all about those big events like boxing and tennis tournaments 🥊🎾. But if they do get it, I hope they prioritize showing all the matches, not just the ones that are convenient for them to broadcast 😐.

And what about Sky Sports? If Netflix is doing well with their deal, maybe we can see more competition in the market? That would be good for us fans who want to watch our favorite teams 🏟️. I guess it's too early to say either way, but I'll keep an eye on it 👀
 
omg i think this is so cool 🤩 the premier league getting on netflix would be awesome!! i mean we all know how much sports content they're investing in these days and it makes total sense that they'd want a piece of the action. plus can u imagine watching prem games with ads like normal people? 😂 seriously though, i think this takeover battle could give us even more options for football fans out there who dont have sky sports or any other subscriptions. lets hope netflix does end up getting the rights tho! 👍
 
I THINK NETFLIX IS GOING TO GET THOSE PREMIER LEAGUE RIGHTS!!! IT'S LIKE, THEY'RE ALREADY PLAYING FOOTBALL IN THE US WITH THE WOMEN'S WORLD CUPS SO I GUESS THEY'LL BE PLAYING SOME FOOTY TOO!!! 🏟️👀 IT MAKES SENSE THAT THEY'D WANT THOSE RIGHTS THOUGH, I MEAN SKY SPORTS HAS BEEN CHARGING A LOT FOR THOSE MATCHES AND THE PREMIER LEAGUE IS GOING TO NEED NEW DEALS SOON. PLUS WITH COMCAST BUYING ITV, SKY'S BUDGETS ARE GOING TO BE UNDER PRESSURE SO IT'S PERFECT TIMING FOR NETFLIX TO STEP IN!!! 🤑📺
 
I'm like really nostalgic about how sports broadcasting used to be back in the 90s when Sky TV first got the Premier League rights 📺. Remember those iconic Sky Sports adverts with Gary Lineker and Alan Smith? Now, if Netflix ends up getting Premier League rights, it'll be a bit weird I guess. I mean, who would've thought that a streaming giant like Netflix would end up owning sports broadcasting rights? It's just another example of how the media landscape has changed so much over the years 🔄. But hey, at least we'll have more options for watching football and other sports from the comfort of our own homes 💻.
 
idk why netflix would wanna get into sports content tho 🤔 they already have so much on their plate 📺👀 might be a good way to attract some new subs but it feels like a costly mistake 💸💸 the premier league is all about the brand and prestige not just some cheap games to stream for free 👏
 
Netflix seems like a total game changer for the premier league if they get their hands on wbd 💸🏆 i mean who better to make football go viral than them? but at the same time, it's kinda weird that they're not all in on sports content yet 🤔 maybe this is their chance to prove themselves as a major player in the game. one thing's for sure tho, with sky's budgets being squeezed, more games are gonna be up for grabs and the premier league is just waiting for someone to come along and throw some cash at it 💸🏆
 
i think netflix should get premier league rights lolol, they can make it look so much better than sky sports or amazon prime 🤦‍♂️. plus its about time we see some american tv magic on uk screens 📺. and let's be real, if wbd becomes part of netflix, we might finally get to see some exclusive premier league content on the streaming giant's platform 🤑. would love to see premier league matches available to stream in 4k with no buffering issues 😂.
 
can't believe netflix would want to mess up their content strategy again by buying premier league rights lol like what were they thinking? investing in sports stuff is so not their thing. remember all that boxing and tennis events they bought last year? still not doing well with views 🤔 and now they wanna throw more money at the premier league? it's gonna be a mess if you ask me
 
🤔 I think this is a game-changer for sports broadcasting! Netflix has shown interest in investing in sports content, but not at the same level as others. Acquiring Warner Bros Discovery could be the push it needs to take on bigger leagues like the Premier League. It's also interesting to see how this takeover will impact other streaming services like Amazon and Paramount+. I'm curious to see if Netflix will go for a global deal or stick to market-by-market bidding. Either way, it'll be fascinating to watch how the sports broadcasting landscape evolves! 🏆
 
🤔 I mean, can you blame them? Netflix has been stuck with a load of mediocre sports content since they started investing in it. It's not like they've had any huge successes in the Premier League or Champions League. They're just trying to expand their reach and make some money off these massive events. But let's be real, they'd rather spend that cash on their own original shows and movies, leaving sports content for the pennies. 💸 And what about TNT Sports' UK operation? I mean, who gets those rights if not someone like Amazon or Sky Sports? Netflix is just a Band-Aid solution at this point... 🤷‍♂️
 
omg can u believe this news?! 😲 like netflix finally gets a chance to shine on the sports scene! i'm all about it 💪 they've been trying to get into the premier league for ages and now it's like the universe is giving them a second chance 🙏 i mean, we all know they're not exactly thrilled about investing big bucks in sports content... but hey, at least this way they get to dip their toes in 😊 and if they do end up getting the rights, just imagine how epic the premier league streams would be! 🔥 let's keep our fingers crossed for this one! 👍
 
can't believe this is happening 🤯 netflix is already struggling to make a profit on their sports content and now they're being offered the premier league rights? it's like throwing money out the window 💸 i mean, what's next? paying top dollar for every single match of the championship or something? that would be insane 😱 either way, this could lead to some crazy bidding wars and higher prices for fans... not exactly what they need when prices are already going up 🚫
 
idk about this takeover thing 🤔... but i think netflix might be a good fit for premier league rights. they've been trying to get in on the sports game and with wbd taking over warner bros discovery, it's like the universe is giving them a chance to own the whole shebang 💪. plus, having more games available to stream would be awesome for fans 📺. let's not forget that sky's budgets are under pressure, so maybe this takeover would be a win-win? 🤑
 
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