For years, NFL RedZone ‘s promise was simple: seven hours of commercial-free football. But in 2025, that promise began to crack, and fans are noticing every fissure. The channel was famous for being commercial-free until late last year, but the 2025 season brought a major change: the addition of “limited” commercials.

The NFL promised the new ads would be barely noticeable, starting with a small number, but the commercial load has grown significantly since the season began. As Awful Announcing addressed on their social media handle page, namely X.

“NFL RedZone ups ad load, airs 16 spots on Sunday.”

The channel initially planned to air only four 15-second “double-box” ads, where the game action is still visible next to the commercial throughout the entire seven-hour broadcast. This to

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