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Always Be Watching

NFL buys out 10% of ESPN. That's it. That's the story.

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Dan Barrett
Aug 06, 2025
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It’s a bit light on today. About the only interesting news of consequence is the confirmation that the NFL is set to take a 10% stake in ESPN.

Neither party disclosed financial terms, but analysts have valued ESPN at between $25 billion and $30 billion, suggesting the NFL’s stake is worth approximately $2.5 billion to $3 billion.

The NFL has been partne…

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