DOJ probing NFL for alleged anticompetitive tactics, sources say

Politics Justice Department investigating NFL over games on paid platforms, sources say By Jennifer Jacobs, Jennifer Jacobs Senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs is a senior White House reporter at CBS News. Read Full Bio Jennifer Jacobs, Sarah N. Lynch Sarah N. Lynch Senior Justice Department Reporter Sarah N. Lynch is the senior Justice Department reporter for CBS News, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Sarah N. Lynch Updated on: April 9, 2026 / 12:23 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The National Football League is being investigated by the federal government for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources told CBS News.A government official familiar with the matter said the probe is about affordability for consumers and creating an "even playing field for providers." The Wall Street Journal first reported that the DOJ opened an investigation into the NFL. This is a developing story and will be updated.  More from CBS News Acting AG Todd Blanche gives go-ahead to pursue death penalty in MS-13 murder case