Prime Video Black Friday NFL Game to Receive Global Distribution
In exciting news for football fans, Prime Video’s Black Friday game is going global this year! The anticipated match between the Philadelphia Eagles and Chicago Bears on Nov. 28 will be streamed not only in the US but also in 240 countries and territories around the world. This marks the first time Amazon will broadcast an NFL game globally, which is a big deal considering their partnership with the league since 2017.
“We are thrilled to expand our relationship with the NFL and present Black Friday Football to the millions of fans we serve worldwide,” said Jay Marine, head of Prime Video U.S., global sports. The game promises to be epic, featuring the Super Bowl Champion Eagles and the impressive Bears, showcasing the electrifying atmosphere of top-tier football.
The NFL’s EVP of media distribution, Hans Schroeder, shared the excitement by saying, “Expanding the availability of our games to NFL fans around the world is a key priority for us, and we are thrilled that the Black Friday game will be available through Amazon in over 240 countries and territories around the world.”
Fans globally won’t need a Prime membership to watch the game, which will have multiple language options such as Spanish, French, and Portuguese, plus advanced features like Rapid Recap, High Definition-HDR video, and Next Gen Stats in some regions.
In addition to the Eagles-Bears game, Prime Video’s Black Friday lineup includes “The Skins Game” at 9 a.m. ET and an NBA doubleheader later in the day featuring the Milwaukee Bucks at New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Dallas Mavericks. With so much sports content in one day, it’s sure to be an action-packed holiday for fans!
