Sunday

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 Billions in Damages as Jury Rules Against League in DirecTV “Sunday Ticket” Pricing Lawsuit

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Los Angeles — The National Football League faces a potential multibillion-dollar payment following a jury verdict that ruled against the league over its pricing practices for the DirecTV NFL Sunday Ticket package. This decision is part of an ongoing legal saga concerning allegations that the NFL’s exclusive distribution strategy violated antitrust laws. The verdict, pronounced at the U.S. District Court in the Central District of California, compels the NFL to compensate commercial subscribers of the “Sunday Ticket” service with $96 million and residential subscribers with a staggering $4.7 billion. The jury’s decision centers on claims … 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