ESPN set for massive $2 billion takeover of NFL RedZone and NFL Network
ESPN is close to making a huge move. According to The New York Times via social media on July 23, 2025, ESPN is aiming to buy NFL RedZone and NFL Network in a deal worth over $2 billion. The news came out today and it's a big surprise.
So far, ESPN and the NFL have not officially said it's done. But insiders say talks are very serious.
ESPN set to acquire NFL RedZone and NFL Network in $2 billion deal
On July 22 and 23, sources from Front Office Sports, The Athletic, and BroBible said that ESPN and NFL owners are ready to vote soon. They say the deal feels like it's 'inside the five‑yard line,' meaning almost done.
The plan is for NFL owners to possibly vote in early August. If they say yes, ESPN would take control of NFL Network, the NFL RedZone show, and even some regular‑season games that aired on the NFL's own channel.
The NFL might also get some ownership in ESPN in exchange, creating a deeper partnership with Disney, ESPN's parent company.
Scott Hanson confirms NFL RedZone return amid ESPN takeover talks
Scott Hanson, who has hosted NFL RedZone since 2009, renewed his contract for another season with NFL Network in May 2025. He faced tough talks, calling them 'knock‑down, drag‑out negotiations' and admitted he almost left for NBC's Olympic coverage. But he's back, and RedZone returns on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
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Hanson said on SI Media Podcast:
'There was quite a knockdown drag‑out negotiation, but I'm thrilled to be back.'
The Athletic's Andrew Marchand said on July 23 that the deal would be 'enormous,' valued at around $2 billion. He noted the NFL owners have been informed they might vote on it 'early next month.'
Some worry ESPN will add ads or change RedZone's format. A TalkSport story said fans fear commercials could appear on RedZone, which has been mostly ad‑free.
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