The NFL is nearing a deal with YouTube for its Sept. 5 game in Brazil that will feature the Chargers as the home team, according to multiple reports.

YouTube has never aired its own NFL game, although it is Sunday Ticket's current rights holder. In Marchand's estimation, the game will cost YouTube in the neighborhood of the $105 million Peacock paid for last year's game. The 2025 NFL scheduled is set to be released on Wednesday.

This year's Week 1 Friday night game from Brazil will, like last year, be available via streaming. Unlike last year, it will reportedly stream at no charge. Previously, the candidates were YouTube, Warner Brothers Discovery,