Congress targets NFL’s $110B broadcast model as Jim Jordan requests Goodell testify at June 10 hearing The House Judiciary Committee has requested NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell testify on June 10th regarding the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961. The hearing aims to examine if sports leagues have used the act’s antitrust exemption to harm consumers, particularly with the increasing shift of games to paid streaming platforms. This probe could significantly impact the NFL’s business model, which relies on collectively selling television rights through this exemption.

• House Judiciary Committee requests NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell testify at a hearing on June 10.
• The hearing will examine the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 and its impact on modern sports broadcasting.
• It will investigate whether sports leagues use the act’s antitrust exemption to harm consumers.
• The NFL’s business model, valued at over $110 billion, hinges on this antitrust exemption.
• Concerns exist over games moving to paid streaming services like Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and Peacock, increasing costs for consumers.
• Roger Goodell is asked to provide a five-minute opening statement and answer questions.