NFL Sunday Ticket to Return to DirecTV for Commercial Establishments

NFL Sunday Ticket will be available via DirecTV for commercial establishments starting in 2026, following concerns over streaming capabilities.

<p>NFL Sunday Ticket will be accessible through DirecTV for commercial venues, such as bars and restaurants, beginning in 2026. This decision reverses an earlier plan by EverPass to make the service exclusively available via streaming.</p><p>The agreement, which will last until at least the 2028 season, addresses concerns from many commercial establishments that lack the necessary infrastructure for reliable internet streaming of games. This issue was highlighted during a House Judiciary Committee hearing in June, where bar and restaurant owners expressed their preference for continuing to use DirecTV.</p><p>While EverPass aims to transition to a streaming-only model in the future, current business and political factors have led to a pause in that initiative. This change allows more establishments to show Sunday afternoon games without the burden of upgrading their systems or facing potential streaming issues.</p>