Anyone who’s been in the fantasy game knows it all too well. ESPN had the cleaner interface, better draft tools, and smoother app experience, while NFL Fantasy offered real-time highlights, official player updates, and that direct connection to the league itself. Managing teams across both platforms is a real headache, isn’t it? Think group chats split, scoring formats clashing, and Sunday mornings spent toggling between apps.
Well, we might not have to worry about it anymore, thanks to Roger Goodell. Disney just locked in a major deal with the NFL. ESPN is officially acquiring NFL Network and the rest of NFL Media, including NFL.com and RedZone. In return, the NFL gets a 10% ownership stake in ESPN.
The best part? And yes, fantasy football just got a whole lot bigger. Alongside the media deal, NFL Fantasy and ESPN Fantasy are officially merging. That means one unified platform for leagues, rankings, and content under the ESPN umbrella. It’s the end of split-screen Sundays, folks.
Massive deal, obviously, but most interesting to me is the merger of ESPN Fantasy and NFL Fantasy. As someone who knows many people on each side of that fence, it’s a big win for both sides. Congrats to all involved. https://t.co/lKCJ0cRmvs
— Matthew Berry (@MatthewBerryTMR) August 6, 2025
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