
- ESPN is acquiring the NFL Network and other media assets, including the linear rights to the RedZone channel and NFL Fantasy
- The NFL Network will be part of ESPN's new streaming service that's launching on August 21
- DirecTV customers will be able to get the new service's 'Unlimited' plan for no additional cost
Walt Disney's ESPN will soon become the home for NFL coverage, following a landmark deal that sees the sport network acquire the NFL Network and other media assets including he RedZone Channel and NFL Fantasy, so football fans will want to sign up to its new streaming service (not ESPN+) when it arrives.