ESPN has extended their deal with Monday Night Football… through 2021!
For those of you awesome at math, that looks like another 10 years, but in actuality it only adds 8 to the pact. Though, 8 is still quite some time!
Here’s some of what they get:
The eight-year pact gives ESPN 17 MNF games each season, the Pro Bowl, NFL draft (which ESPN has covered since 1980), 3D rights and continued Spanish-language rights.
Additionally, the deal includes enhanced international, digital and studio rights that let ESPN distribute the games in Brazil, the Caribbean, Africa, Middle East, Israel and Europe. Digital rights include simulcasts of games and related programming on tablet devices via the WatchESPN App.
How much was this price tag? About 15 billion dollars, but there doesn’t seem to be plans to bump up affiliate fees.
All this new stuff starts in 2014, but tablet access can begin immediately if they want it to.
Cool! We think ESPN does a great job, so we’re glad it’s staying home!
[Image via AP Images.]
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