NFL Network, RedZone Return to Comcast Lineup Amid Disney Deal
Comcast and Disney have resolved their carriage dispute over the NFL Network and NFL RedZone channel, just in time for the start of the NFL season. The services were removed from Comcast's Xfinity lineup in late April after a blackout began. This was the first carriage dispute since Disney acquired the NFL Network through its ESPN subsidiary in early February.
Comcast announced that it had reached an agreement with Disney to bring back the NFL Network and offer the NFL RedZone channel to its customers. The company stated, 'We're pleased to have reached an agreement with The Walt Disney Company to bring NFL Network to our customers in time for the start of the preseason games and to offer NFL RedZone Channel at the beginning of the regular season.'
No details were provided on the terms of the agreement or the financial arrangements. However, the resolution is a relief for Comcast's Xfinity subscribers who will now have access to these popular sports channels.