NFL's US Sunday Ticket setback highlights jury role, renews scrutiny of exclusive deals
By Alex Wilts ( November 4, 2026, 01:26 GMT | Comment) -- A US appellate court’s reinstatement of a jury verdict finding the National Football League liable for antitrust violations marked a significant setback for the organization, which has been fighting the lawsuit over its Sunday Ticket package for more than a decade. Although the Ninth Circuit upheld an order for a new damages trial, the ruling highlights the jury’s responsibility in assessing expert evidence and renews attention to the antitrust implications of exclusive league-licensing arrangements. The NFL has said it's weighing its options for seeking further appellate review.An appellate court’s reinstatement of a jury verdict finding the National Football League liable for antitrust violations marked a significant setback for the organization, which has been fighting the lawsuit over its Sunday Ticket package for more than a decade....
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