World Cup rights and NFL rights could be on the market at the same time
Broadcasting rights for the World Cup and the NFL may coincide on the market, coinciding with a surge in U.S. viewership for the soccer tournament.
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The brief
World Cup viewership is currently booming in the United States as the tournament enters the knockout rounds. Local interest is particularly high in Kansas City, which reports the highest ratings of any city halfway through the event.
Coverage from NBC Sports highlights that rights for both the NFL and the World Cup could be available at the same time. The New York Times notes that while Fox is experiencing a strong World Cup, this may be the last one the network broadcasts.
Future developments center on the potential availability of these major sports rights. Other regional interests, such as soccer's standing in Utah, continue to be analyzed by outlets like Deseret News.
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Quick answers
Which city has the highest World Cup ratings?
Kansas City has the highest ratings of any city halfway through the World Cup.
Which network is currently broadcasting the World Cup?
According to The New York Times, Fox is currently broadcasting the tournament.
What rights might be available simultaneously?
NBC Sports reports that World Cup rights and NFL rights could be on the market at the same time.
Coverage (6)
- TV Ratings: Fox Sports’ World Cup Pregame Show Is Way Up Too The Hollywood Reporter · 4h ago
- Kansas City boasts highest ratings of any city halfway through World Cup FOX4KC.com · 4h ago
- Utah loves football, basketball and baseball. What about soccer? Deseret News · 4h ago
- World Cup viewership is booming in the US as knockout rounds begin CNN · 4h ago
- Fox is having a strong World Cup. It could be its last The New York Times · 4h ago
- World Cup rights and NFL rights could be on the market at the same time NBC Sports · 4h ago broke it first
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