Disney Says ESPN And The College Football Playoff Extend Exclusive Media Rights Agreement Through 2031-32 Season; In Both Amended 2-Year Agreement & New 6-Year Extension, CFP Provides ESPN With The Right To Sublicense A Select Number Of Games
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Disney, through ESPN, has extended its exclusive media rights agreement with the College Football Playoff (CFP) until the 2031-32 season. This extension includes both an amended 2-year agreement and a new 6-year extension, granting ESPN the right to sublicense a select number of games.

March 19, 2024 | 7:17 pm
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Disney extends its exclusive media rights with the College Football Playoff through ESPN until the 2031-32 season, enhancing its sports broadcasting portfolio.
The extension of the exclusive media rights agreement with the College Football Playoff is likely to positively impact Disney's stock in the short term. This deal not only strengthens ESPN's position as a leading sports broadcaster but also ensures a stable and potentially lucrative content stream for the next decade. The ability to sublicense a select number of games could also open additional revenue streams and partnerships, further bolstering Disney's financial outlook and appeal to investors.
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