Roger Goodell on Super Bowl Streaming (Photo Via Imagn Images)
The Super Bowl has always been for all. It is like an old antenna could bring the big game to everyone. But that may be changing. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell just shook up the conversation about how fans may watch the league’s main show.
Speaking to The Athletic, Goodell admitted that putting the Super Bowl on a paid streaming service is “certainly possible.” He pointed to the rapidly shifting media world.
“With a changing media landscape, the way it changes as fast as it changes, it’s certainly possible,” Goodell said. That short line lit a fire under fans who already juggle subscriptions to watch Thursday nights on Prime or exclusive games on Peacock.
Coming right after ongoing talks about Taylor Swift possibly performing the halftime show, the timing could not feel more deliberate.
Fans Push Back On Roger Goodell’s Decision
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (Photo via Tork Mason / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
The idea of paying extra for the Super Bowl hit a nerve. Many fans said they will not open their wallets if the NFL goes down that path.
Roger Goodell on a streaming Super Bowl: “It’s certainly po$$ible.” https://t.co/VGqUUFcO4O
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) September 25, 2025
“This day will come and when it does I will not be paying for it. Unless my team is playing, I will not pay for a streaming game-Netflix, Prime,” one fan wrote on X.
This day will come and when it does I will not be paying for it. Unless my team is playing, I will not pay for a streaming game-Netflix, Prime.
— chris hedrick (@chrisHwashere) September 25, 2025
Others stressed that any future deal must keep the big game on network TV. “It would have to be on top of a network broadcast. Unless the NFL wants to lose viewers. And they don’t,” another insisted.
It would have to be on top of a network broadcast
Unless the NFL wants to lose viewers.
And they don’t. https://t.co/sejIBbJE9l
— William Buckskin (@will_buckskin) September 25, 2025
Frustration poured in from fans who already feel stretched. “At some point people should stop paying. They’re just going to keep charging us more and more,” one person said.
At some point people should stop paying. They’re just going to keep charging us more and more.
— Likelyacrime (@beastmode_hippy) September 25, 2025
Another added, “How about as a thank you to the fans for 8 different streaming services during the season we just air it for free for the American People.”
How about as a thank you to the fans for 8 different streaming services during the season we just air it for free for the American People.
Why are companies always trying to rape the consumers for everything?
— ✌🏼✌🏼 (@shoetermcgavin) September 25, 2025
The anger is loud, but the NFL has never shied away from pushing limits. It wasn’t long ago that debates over making the Super Bowl pay-per-view circled the sport. Now, with streaming companies throwing billions at live rights, Goodell may see a future where a few million fans refusing won’t change the math.
That would make the Super Bowl more like a premium event than a shared national moment. And given that Goodell hinted at possible shake-ups earlier, and it happened the same way mentioned, fans may need to prepare for even more change in how they consume the sport.
Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.
It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.
Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.
On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.
Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget
The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić
While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.
Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.
Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.
Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team
Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.
From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.
Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.
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