NFL and TV Plans for 2026

May 15, 2026, 18:53
USSports

Introduction

The NFL wants to show games on many different TV channels and apps in 2026. Some people are unhappy about this.

Main Body

Fans must use free TV and pay for apps like Netflix and Amazon. This costs a lot of money. President Donald Trump and Senator Mike Lee say it is too expensive for fans. Some TV companies are also angry. The government is now checking the NFL. They want to see if the NFL follows the law about fair business. The NFL says this is the new way to watch sports. Many people do not use old TV anymore. They use the internet instead.

Conclusion

The NFL still wants this plan. But the government may change the rules.

Learning

💡 The 'S' Rule for People & Things

In this story, we see a pattern: when we talk about one person or company, the action word (verb) often gets an -s at the end. This is a key step for A2 English.

Look at these examples from the text:

  • The NFL wants... (One organization)
  • This costs... (One thing)
  • The government checks... (One group)

The Simple Logic:

  • One Person/Thing →\rightarrow Add -s (He wants, She costs, It checks)
  • Many People/Things →\rightarrow No -s (They want, We cost, Fans use)

Quick Word Shift

  • Old way: "People use TV"
  • New way: "The internet helps people"

Vocabulary Note:

  • Fair →\rightarrow Correct or honest (not cheating).
  • Expensive →\rightarrow Costs too much money.

Vocabulary Learning

show (v.)
to display or present something
Example:The TV channel will show the game tonight.
games (n.)
activities or contests played for enjoyment
Example:The NFL games are very exciting.
many (adj.)
a large number of
Example:There are many different channels.
different (adj.)
not the same as another
Example:The channels are different.
channels (n.)
TV stations or ways to broadcast
Example:Fans can watch on many channels.
apps (n.)
software programs for devices
Example:You can use apps like Netflix.
free (adj.)
not costing money
Example:Some TV is free to watch.
pay (v.)
to give money for something
Example:You must pay for some apps.
costs (n.)
the amount of money needed
Example:The costs are high.
money (n.)
currency used to buy things
Example:It costs a lot of money.
president (n.)
the leader of a country
Example:President Trump said it is too expensive.
say (v.)
to speak or state
Example:They say it is too expensive.
expensive (adj.)
costing a lot of money
Example:The plan is too expensive.
companies (n.)
groups that do business
Example:TV companies are angry.
angry (adj.)
feeling upset
Example:The companies are angry.
government (n.)
the group that runs a country
Example:The government is checking the NFL.
check (v.)
to examine or look at
Example:The government will check the rules.
see (v.)
to look at or understand
Example:They want to see if the NFL follows the law.
law (n.)
a rule made by the government
Example:The law says businesses must be fair.
fair (adj.)
just and honest
Example:The NFL must follow fair business rules.
business (n.)
an activity of buying and selling
Example:The NFL is a big business.
new (adj.)
recently made or started
Example:The new plan is to use the internet.
watch (v.)
to look at something
Example:Fans will watch the games online.
sports (n.)
activities that involve physical skill
Example:NFL is about sports.
internet (n.)
a global computer network
Example:Many people use the internet to watch.
plan (n.)
an idea of how to do something
Example:The NFL has a new plan.
change (v.)
to make different
Example:The government may change the rules.
rules (n.)
set of instructions or laws
Example:The rules must be followed.
fans (n.)
people who support a team
Example:Fans love the games.
use (v.)
to employ
Example:Fans must use free TV.
old (adj.)
not new
Example:Many people no longer use old TV.