The NFL is set to be more accessible than ever for UK fans, after a major new multi-year deal was announced with free-to-air broadcaster 5 (formerly Channel 5).
The groundbreaking partnership will see the league's live coverage brought to a wider audience, a move that is set to have a major impact on the growth of the sport in the UK.
5 will show two live Sunday evening games every week.
The first game, at 6pm, will be on the main channel 5, with a new entertainment show called 'NFL: Big Game Night'.
The second game, at 9pm, will be broadcast on 5ACTION, which will be rebranded as 5NFL for game nights.
The deal also includes live coverage of the Super Bowl, the three London games, and the Dublin game.
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In addition, the broadcaster will show three playoff games, and the coverage will be hosted by a new presenting team, including Dermot O'Leary, Sam Quek, and former NFL star Osi Umenyiora.
The new coverage will also include a new format aimed at families, with a "game within a game" feature that will run alongside the live action.
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What the new TV deal means for the sport
The new TV deal is a major boost for the growth of American football in the UK.
The move from a subscription model to a free-to-air model will make the sport more accessible to a wider audience.
The new coverage will also be a major factor in attracting new fans, with the new entertainment format and family-friendly approach designed to appeal to a broad audience.
The deal will also have a major impact on the NFL's London games, as they will now be broadcast to a wider audience.
This will help to build a larger fan base and will be a major factor in the league's decision to bring more games to the UK.
The new deal is a major step forward for the sport in the UK and will be a major factor in the NFL's bid to become a global sport.
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