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The audience for Monday Night Football dropped 21.4% in Week 9 2024 compared to last year, largely due to the absence of ESPN and ABC from YouTube TV, which caused viewers to scramble for alternative viewing options. Despite high overall viewership numbers, the blackout likely impacted the total audience, and the situation remains unresolved as the Packers prepare to host the Eagles.
A carriage dispute between YouTube TV and Fox threatens to blackout key college football games in Week 1, including the Texas vs. Ohio State game, potentially leaving millions of subscribers without access unless a deal is reached or they switch to alternative streaming services like Fubo, Hulu, or Fox's own streaming platform.
The dispute between Fox and YouTube TV will not affect NFL Sunday Ticket access, which includes out-of-market games, but local Fox broadcasts on YouTube TV and local market games on Sunday Ticket may be blacked out if the dispute isn't resolved before Week 1.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has threatened a broadcast blackout for the Women's World Cup in Europe unless media organizations improve their "disappointing" offers for the rights. Broadcasters had offered only between $1 million and $10m USD for the rights, compared with $100m-$200m for rights to the men's World Cup. The World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, starts on July 20.