NFL Must Cap All-In Streaming Cost at $299 Before Congress Strips Its Antitrust Shield
Watching every NFL game in 2026 requires five separate streaming subscriptions totaling over $1,500 a year — and the FCC just opened a formal investigation to ask whether the league still deserves its 1961 antitrust exemption when games are locked behind paywalls. We built this league. We shouldn't need a cable lawyer to watch our team on Sunday afternoon.
Submitted by Chase Garbarino
Background
The FCC's public notice, released in February 2026, documented that NFL games now air across "10 different services" and cited estimates of $1,500+ per year for full access. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr warned the NFL could lose its Sports Broadcasting Act exemption if it tips too many games behind paywalls — the comment period closed March 27, 2026. Fans were not formally represented in those proceedings.
The Ask
Create a single annual NFL All-Access pass priced at $299 or less that covers every regular-season game across all platforms, available without a cable subscription, by the start of the 2026 season.
Gathering Support
50 more signatures needed to qualify.