Disney, NBC, and Amazon Win $77 Billion NBA Rights Deal

Walt Disney's ESPN, Comcast-owned NBCUniversal, and Amazon have secured rights to broadcast NBA games for the next 11 years in a deal valued at $77 billion. The agreement ends a four-decade relationship with Warner Bros Discovery's TNT Sports. The deal will expand the number of games broadcast, enhancing accessibility for fans globally.

Walt Disney's ESPN, Comcast-owned NBCUniversal, and Amazon have clinched a groundbreaking 11-year deal to broadcast National Basketball Association games, valued at $77 billion, the NBA announced on Wednesday.

This new agreement signals the end of a four-decade relationship with Warner Bros Discovery's TNT Sports, which had its final offer rejected by the NBA. 'We think they have grossly misinterpreted our contractual rights with respect to the 2025-26 season and beyond, and we will take appropriate action,' stated TNT Sports.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver highlighted the deal's potential to maximize the reach and accessibility of games worldwide. The arrangement includes 75 regular-season games on broadcast TV each season, up from the current 15. NBCUniversal will air 100 games, Disney 80 games, and Amazon 66 games, significantly boosting content distribution across various platforms.

Analysts noted that securing these rights requires a substantial financial commitment due to production costs. The Women's National Basketball Association also renewed its partnerships with Disney and Amazon, adding NBCUniversal to distribute over 125 games.

(With inputs from agencies.)