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How the NFL will have ads on its RedZone Channel for the first time
- Scott Hanson confirmed on Wednesday that NFL RedZone will include commercials during its broadcast beginning this 2025 season, airing on Sundays.
- This change follows ESPN's acquisition of NFL Network and RedZone last month, and the NFL's prior ad testing during December showed limited negative feedback.
- The broadcast will feature four 15-second ads in split-screen format to keep football action visible and avoid missing any touchdowns.
- Hanson will introduce the show with the new phrase 'Seven hours of RedZone football starts now' instead of the previous 'commercial-free football' line, acknowledging ads reduce quality.
- Despite fan criticism, some like Pat McAfee say viewers will continue watching, while NFL expects advertising to remain minimal and not disrupt the viewing experience.
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How the NFL will have ads on its RedZone Channel for the first time
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NFL RedZone will feature commercials for the first time this season
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