PFT: NFL has no TV deal in England

[WoodysGirl]

Posted by Mike Florio on September 1, 2012, 7:40 AM EDT

If the NFL plans to expand its presence overseas, having a presence on their TV screens would likely help.

But there’s no telling when the NFL will make it onto tellys in England. The league currently has no deal with Sky Sports, and it’s not known when or if a contract will be finalized.

“Negotiations to extend the deal with Sky are ongoing,” NFL spokesman Greg Aiello told PFT by email on Friday.

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[Woods]

oh shoot.

I watch the games on sky sports.

Hope Clove is around!

 

[Kilyin]

I think the whole concept of forcing a team to play regular season game(s) overseas (and having it count as a home game for one of the teams) is completely stupid. They (Gooderp) need to to nix this idea.

 

[TheCount]

This is where they should be focusing - airing the games in other countries. Not forcing US based teams to fly over there.

 

[Woods]

This is where they should be focusing - airing the games in other countries. Not forcing US based teams to fly over there.

I've been living in the UK for about 15 years now (for work).

The NFL's popularity is growing every year in the UK and I think in Europe in general.

There's a huge market here for the NFL, imo. Probably merchandising, TV and the occasional game.

I don't think a franchise would work, but there's money to be made here.

 

[MRV52]

No one cares about American Football in Europe. Soccer rules.