Disney Banks on NFL Deal: Will ESPN's New Streaming Push Pay Off?

Key Takeaways Disney (DIS) is betting big on the NFL to further bolster its sports streaming ambitions. ESPN has signed a new multi-year deal with the NFL that runs through 2030. Under the agreement, ESPN will keep the rights to broadcast the NFL Draft and, starting in 2026, will also stream it on Disney+, Hulu and its upcoming direct-to-consumer platform. The deal adds out-of-market preseason games, a bundle with NFL+ Premium and more NFL content. As part of the deal, ESPN will take over NFL Network, RedZo ...