The NFL Could Help Make Disney Even Bigger Than Netflix

By Travis Hoium – Jan 18, 2024 at 7:00AM

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Reports of an ESPN and NFL deal could be big news for the future of streaming.

The streaming wars are spilling into live sports, and the NFL is taking notice. Recent reports indicate that the NFL could partner with Disney (DIS -0.04%) through taking a stake in ESPN. If Disney pulls it off, this could help make it a bigger streaming company than Netflix (NFLX -0.63%).

In this video, Travis Hoium covers the thought process behind the potential deal and why it could be a massive win for Disney.

*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Jan. 12, 2024. The video was published on Jan. 16, 2024.

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