Premier League rights may end up at Netflix despite reluctant football romance

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Netflix's $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros Discovery has left the tech giant with an unexpected gem: TNT Sports' UK operation, which holds domestic rights for the Premier League until 2029 and Champions League until 2027. This development suggests that Netflix may end up acquiring the Premier League rights without having to actively pursue them.

The irony lies in the fact that Netflix has previously shown little interest in buying premium sports rights. However, its recent acquisition of WBD's studio and streaming businesses, including TNT Sports' UK operation, has led some to speculate that it may now be a major player in the Premier League market.

With Paramount+ having already acquired Champions League rights on behalf of its parent company, Netflix would need to follow suit if it wishes to inherit the Premier League rights as part of a WBD purchase. However, this is unlikely given the Premier League's reluctance to sell its rights globally in the post-2029 cycle.

Instead, the Premier League may opt for a market-by-market approach, with Netflix bidding on individual games or seasons. This could provide an opportunity for the league to generate additional revenue from its most valuable property.

The timing of this potential development is fortuitous, given that the Premier League's domestic rights deal with Sky Sports and TNT Sports is currently halfway through its four-year cycle. As the league prepares for the next auction, it may view Netflix as a welcome addition to its broadcast stable.

While details surrounding Netflix's plans for sport remain unclear, one thing is certain: the outcome of the WBD takeover will have significant implications for the global sports broadcasting landscape.
 
I'm literally shaking in my boots thinking about what's gonna happen next with Netflix and the Premier League 🤯💸 I mean, they've been low-key building their sports game for ages and now this big acquisition could be like the final piece of the puzzle 🧩‍♂️. The idea that they might just swoop in and buy those rights without even trying is wild 🌪️.

I'm kinda worried about Sky Sports though, I mean, what if Netflix comes in and starts stealing all their shows? 😱 Like, I love a good drama as much as the next person but can't we all just get along? 💕 Anyway, this is all gonna be super interesting to watch play out 📺.
 
📊 oh man i'm loving this new twist 🤯 if netflix gets tnt sports uk ops it's like they're setting up a trap for premier league rights 😏 and then they can just swoop in and buy 'em without having to bid on individual games or seasons that would be so sick 💸 but the premier league is like "nah we ain't selling" 🙅‍♂️ which makes me think they'll go for market-by-market approach and netflix will have to get creative with their bids 🤔 either way this takeover is gonna shake things up big time 🌪️
 
omg can u believe this? 😲 so like ntflix just acqired wbd and now they got these sweet premier league rights 🏆👀 and ppl r speculating that they might get em without even having to try 💁‍♀️ which is kinda wild given how much ntflix hated buying sports stuff in the past 🤔 but idk maybe their new biz strategy is all about catching us off guard 🎯 and btw its perfect timing cuz sky sports & tnt sports are like halfway thru their deal with the premier league 📅 so like the premier league might just let them have a shot 👍
 
so this is wild, right? 🤯 I mean, Netflix goes from basically ignoring sports rights to suddenly being a major player in the Premier League market. That's like going from zero to hero in a matter of months! 🏆 It's not like they've been investing in sports content or anything... 👀

I think this could be a game-changer for the league, too. If they can get Netflix on board, that means more eyeballs and more $$$ for everyone involved. Plus, it's not like Netflix is going to try to poach all the other teams' games – they're probably just gonna focus on the big guns. ⚽️

But still, I'm a bit skeptical about this whole thing. I mean, have we seen any actual proof that Netflix is serious about buying those rights? 🤔 It's just speculation at this point... and let's not forget about Paramount+ already having Champions League rights – that's like trying to steal the other team's picnic blanket! 😂
 
I'm low-key surprised about this twist with Netflix and the Premier League rights... I mean, they've been pretty chill about buying up sports stuff in the past, but now it seems like they're all-in on trying to get that top-tier content. And with TNT Sports UK already under their belt, it's definitely possible they could swoop in and grab those Premier League rights without even bidding on them.

It's also pretty interesting that the Premier League might consider going market-by-market instead of selling globally. That could be a great way for them to keep some control over who gets their rights and when. And with Sky Sports already locked down, it'd be sweet for Netflix to get in on the action...
 
🤔 this is just great news for sports fans like me... another platform that might decide not to show the games we actually want to see 📺. I mean, who needs regular football when you can have some obscure international league every now and then? 🏀 at least it's possible we'll get a more market-based approach which could be good for us in the long run but we can't count on it... and honestly what if they just decide to raise their prices even further like Sky Sports already is 😩
 
omg, I mean, can you imagine watching Premier League matches on Netflix? it's like a pizza with too many toppings - not sure how well they'll all work together 🍕😂 but seriously, this is some interesting news! maybe we'll finally get to see some exciting sports action on the queen's favorite streaming platform 👑🏆 who knows if they'll actually go through with it tho? maybe they're just playing hard to get like that one friend who always says no to dinner plans 🤔😂
 
I'm low-key excited about this new turn of events 🤔! I mean, who wouldn't want to get their hands on Premier League rights? It's like winning the golden ticket from Willy Wonka 😊. Netflix has been sneaky about acquiring TNT Sports' UK operation, but now they're sitting pretty with domestic rights until 2029 and Champions League till 2027 🏆.

This could be a major upset for Sky Sports, who's been holding onto those Premier League rights like it's their last paycheck 💸. The thought of the league offering up its rights on a market-by-market basis is genius, though – just imagine the drama and unpredictability 😂! With Netflix in the mix, you can bet your bottom dollar that the broadcasting landscape is about to get a whole lot more interesting 📺.

But let's be real, this is still anyone's game. Will Netflix really follow suit and bid on Premier League rights? Only time will tell ⏰. One thing's for sure, though: this acquisition is gonna shake things up in the sports broadcasting world 🔥!
 
I'm so down for Netflix getting the Premier League rights without having to work too hard for it 🤩! I mean, who wouldn't want to make all the other streaming services jump through hoops just to get their hands on some of that sweet, sweet football action? 😂 It's like they're playing a game of sports broadcasting musical chairs and Netflix is the one holding all the trump cards. 👑 The more I think about it, the more I'm convinced this is exactly what's going to happen - the Premier League will be forced to get creative with their pricing and scheduling if they want to keep their top players on board. And let's be real, who needs a global broadcast deal when you can make all your fans scramble for individual game passes? 🤪
 
📺🏆 I'm loving this development, guys! The fact that Netflix just got its hands on TNT Sports' UK operation means they're basically already set to take over Premier League rights by 2029! It's crazy how the tables have turned - they've been snoozing on buying sports rights for ages, but now it seems like they're all in. 💸 The market-by-market approach could be a game-changer too, let's see if we can get some actual games on Netflix soon 🤞
 
omg i just can't even right now!!! so like netflix acquires wbd and all of a sudden they might not need to buy premier league rights?! that's wild 🤯 i was thinking about this too, if nfl is gonna do market-by-market bidding on their games, maybe the premier league should do the same lol who knows maybe we'll see more than just sky sports broadcasting our fave footy games 💻
 
omg I'm still trying to wrap my head around this 🤯 I mean, who would've thought that Netflix would end up with the UK Premier League rights? It's like they're trying to one-up Sky Sports or something 😂. But seriously, this is huge news and it shows how fast the landscape of sports broadcasting is changing.

You know back in the day, when I was watching my first Champions League finals at a friend's house (1999), we only had ESPN and that was it 📺💥 Now look at us, with Netflix and Paramount+ throwing around tens of billions for sports rights. Crazy, right? 😲

I'm actually kinda stoked to see the Premier League do something different from what they usually do. Selling their rights globally is so not on the table, but this market-by-market approach could bring in some serious cash 💸. And can you imagine watching the Champions League and the Premier League without having to switch between 5-6 different channels? 🙄 That's like, a totally foreign concept for me right now 😂.

I guess what I'm saying is that this deal is gonna change the game (pun intended) and we should be excited to see how it all plays out 🎥. Bring on the NFL games and sports documentaries on Netflix! 🏈📺
 
OMG 😂 I'm still trying to wrap my head around Netflix buying Warner Bros Discovery... and then they end up with the Premier League rights 🤯 I mean, who would've thought, right? 😂 Back in my day, we used to have to watch soccer on TV and it was like a big deal 📺👀

But for real though, this is huge news! If Netflix does end up acquiring the Premier League rights without having to actively pursue them, that's like a major win 💯 And I'm loving the idea of the Premier League doing a market-by-market approach with individual games or seasons... that's like a genius move 🤓

I just hope they don't mess it up 🤔 and give us more quality soccer coverage on Netflix 📺👍
 
I'm not surprised that Netflix managed to snag TNT Sports' UK operation 🤔💸. It's about time they realized they needed a solid sports presence to legitimize their streaming service. Now, with this acquisition, they might actually be able to make some noise in the Premier League market without having to actively bid on it. This is just another example of how Netflix always gets what they want, when they want it 😏.

But let's not forget, this could also be a power play for the Premier League to get more cash from their broadcast deals 🤑. Maybe instead of selling global rights, they'll go market-by-market and rake in some extra dough. That would be a smart move on their part. The question is, will Netflix actually follow through with their plans? Or are they just buying this to make themselves look good? Time will tell 🕰️.
 
this is wild 🤯 I've been saying netflix isn't interested in buying sports rights and now they're trying to swoop up the premier league deal? i need more info on how this happened 💡 and what's the real motive behind it? are they going all in on sports or just trying to dip their toes into a new market? 🤔
 
I'm thinking that this acquisition by Netflix could be a game changer for the Premier League 🤔. I mean, having a major player like Netflix in the market could bring in some serious cash for the league. It's already happening with the UK operation holding those domestic rights until 2029 and Champions League until 2027 - it's like they're getting a free pass or something! 😂 And yeah, if the Premier League decides to go market-by-market instead of selling all the rights globally, that would be a great way for them to squeeze out some extra cash from each region. It's gonna be interesting to see how this plays out...
 
😊 omg can u believe this? netflix just became a major player in the premier league market without even trying lol. i mean they've always been super cool with not buying those kinda rights, but now it's like they got lucky and ended up with TNT Sports' UK operation. that's gonna give them a toehold, you know?

and yaaas, the premier league could totally use this market-by-market approach. it's not just about selling all their rights globally anymore, like, that's too much pressure on any one platform 🤯. so if they do decide to go this route, netflix would be a solid option for individual games or seasons.

i'm actually kinda stoked about this development, even though the details are still super vague 💭. it's gonna be interesting to see how it all shakes out. and can we just say that netflix is officially getting into sports now? 🏆
 
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