NFL RedZone
NFL RedZone is no longer commercial-free.
Earlier this week, RedZone host Scott Hanson revealed that he was changing his traditional catchphrase of “seven hours of commercial-free football starts now” to “seven hours of RedZone football starts now” after admitting there will be ads this season on RedZone.
Give us a preview of what it’s gonna sound like on Sunday @ScottHanson #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/fyRcAnoqlQ
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) September 3, 2025
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that there will be only 1 minute worth of ads in RedZone in week 1.
“Some added clarity: NFL RedZone is seven hours — 420 minutes. Over that time, viewers will be served 1-2 total minutes of ads in :15 increments. This comes out to anywhere between 0.25% – 0.5% of the total time, considerably less than other sports/entertainment programs.”
On Sunday, RedZone aired its first ad in the first quarter of the early games, and fans were not happy.
The first commercial on NFL RedZone is here: pic.twitter.com/X5AlWBy2Mm
— marcus (@sportsafterdar) September 7, 2025
Fans were not happy to see an ad on RedZone.
WINGSTOP, WELCOME TO THE BOYCOTT LIST! YOU HAD A COMMERCIAL ON REDZONE, YOU WILL NOW LOSE SALES pic.twitter.com/mGFIVpGO8U
— 1AM (@1AMdoesThings) September 7, 2025