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NFL Broadcasting Plan Under Scrutiny from Ted Cruz During Streaming Hearing
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Senator Ted Cruz, an ardent R-Texas figure, fired off some harsh words at the NFL during the Senate Commerce Committee's "Field of Streams" hearing on May 3.
Cruz alleged that the NFL has been skating close to breaking the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961, a law designed to keep the professional league from interfering with the schedules of high school and college football games.
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Cruz has voiced his concerns that the NFL's television broadcasts on Friday nights and Black Friday have violated the aforementioned Act.
istas, it's worth noting that the NFL is barred from broadcasting games on Friday nights through Saturday from the second weekend in September to the second weekend in December, according to Pro Football Talk. However, Black Friday isn't explicitly mentioned in these regulations.
"The NFL has been encroaching on the rules set by the SBA, especially with their streaming games on Black Friday, which used to be a cherished time for college rivalries. Millions of sports enthusiasts enjoy following high school, college, and professional football without having to choose," Cruz said. "Congress made the SBA with the goal of maintaining these football traditions."
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell declined the invitation to attend the hearing, as reported by Puck in April. He was, however, present at the White House on Monday to announce that the 2027 NFL Draft will take place in Washington, D.C.
Our website Digital reached out to the NFL for their comments on this matter.
Commissioner Roger Goodell graces the stage during the second round of the NFL Draft, April 2025, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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Baseball, basketball, and hockey executives were also on the witness list for the hearing.
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Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for our website Digital.
- Senator Ted Cruz has expressed concerns that the NFL's television broadcasts, including their streaming games on Black Friday, may be violating the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961, a law designed to protect high school and college football from interference by the professional league.
- While NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell declined to attend the Senate Commerce Committee's "Field of Streams" hearing on May 3, he did announce that the 2027 NFL Draft will take place in Washington, D.C., as reported by Puck in April.
- Besides the NFL, baseball, basketball, and hockey executives were also called to testify at the Senate Commerce Committee's "Field of Streams" hearing, with our website Digital providing the latest updates on these sports and other general-news.
