We’re about a month to six weeks away from the Big Ten finalizing its next media-rights deal, which will take effect in the fall of 2023. Fox, which has majority ownership of Big Ten Network, will regain the primary package, but the details and other packages are being negotiated.
Everyone wants a piece of the action. CBS, ESPN/ABC, NBC, Warner Bros. Discovery, Amazon and Apple are in the running. Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren is leading the talks, and he’s looking to meet fans where they are. That means fans can expect one or two more broadcast deals and an initial foray into streaming. Of course, it all starts with football.
