NFL Ordered to Pay $4.696 Billion in Sunday Ticket Antitrust Verdict, Potentially Owing Over $14 Billion

Jun 30, 2024, 01:50 PM

A recent jury verdict in the NFL Sunday Ticket antitrust trial has ordered the NFL to pay $4.696 billion to consumers and commercial establishments. This landmark decision, which could lead to payouts of several thousand dollars per subscriber, has significant implications for the league. The NFL is seeking to overturn the verdict, with a key court date set for July 31. If the verdict stands, the NFL may owe over $14 billion in total, potentially causing financial strain for some team owners who might struggle to come up with $440 million in cash. The decision could also expedite the NFL's push to expand the regular season to 18 games.