Antitrust

NFL Hit with $4.8 Billion Judgment for ‘Sunday Ticket’ Antitrust Violations, Could Face Up to $14 Billion in Damages

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LOS ANGELES — In a landmark ruling, a federal jury in Los Angeles has mandated the National Football League to compensate nearly $4.8 billion for breaches of antitrust laws connected to its exclusive “Sunday Ticket” broadcasting package. The conclusion of this high-profile case could have wide-ranging implications for sports broadcasting and antitrust regulations in the United States. The decision was made public on Thursday following deliberations that lasted under a day at the U.S. District Court in the Central District of California. The court case saw testimonies from notable figures including NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell … Read more

NFL Faces Over $4 Billion in Damages After Jury Verdict in Sunday Ticket Antitrust Case

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Los Angeles – A federal jury has ordered the National Football League to pay over $4 billion in damages after finding it liable in a landmark class action lawsuit involving its Sunday Ticket service. The judgement, if upheld, could usher in substantial modifications to the league’s lucrative broadcasting model, which includes agreements responsible for 93 of the 100 most-watched TV broadcasts in the U.S. last year. The verdict, announced Thursday, addresses claims from more than 2.4 million residential subscribers and roughly 48,000 commercial establishments, such as bars and restaurants, who allege the NFL’s exclusive broadcasting … Read more

NFL Faces $14.39 Billion Blow: Jury Finds League Violated Antitrust Laws with ‘Sunday Ticket’ Deal

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Los Angeles — In a landmark decision on Thursday, a U.S. District Court jury found the National Football League liable for nearly $4.8 billion in damages for violating antitrust laws with its “Sunday Ticket” service. This ruling could set a significant precedent affecting how professional sports leagues distribute their games. The legal battle has centered on accusations that the NFL overcharged for the broadcast rights to out-of-market games, available exclusively through DirecTV since 1994 until 2022. The plaintiffs, including 2.4 million residential subscribers and 48,000 business entities, argued that this setup stifled competition and kept … Read more

Event Promoter Relevent Sports Drops FIFA as Defendant in Antitrust Lawsuit, Paving the Way for Potential Worldwide Club League Games Outside Home Territories

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NEW YORK CITY – Event promoter Relevent Sports has made the decision to drop FIFA as a defendant in its antitrust lawsuit against FIFA and the U.S. Soccer Federation. The resolution was filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan on Monday. However, it is important to note that U.S. Soccer remains a defendant in the ongoing case, which has the potential to be taken to the U.S. Supreme Court. The lawsuit centers around the possibility of allowing club teams from around the world to play official league games outside of their home territories. Currently, this … Read more