Kansas City Chiefs player Charles Omenihu is not happy about his team’s big playoff game against the Miami Dolphins being exclusively available on Peacock. In response, he decided to take matters into his own hands by giving away memberships to the streaming platform.
Expressing his frustration on social media, Omenihu called the exclusive deal “insane” and reached out to Peacock directly with an idea. He announced that he wanted as many people as possible to watch the game, so he would personally pay the subscription fee for dozens of fans.
To enter his giveaway, fans simply have to reply to his post. Omenihu, whose jersey number is 90, will be announcing the winners on Friday.
This move by Omenihu highlights the discontent among football fans who are unhappy about having to pay for yet another streaming service to watch an important game. Saturday’s wildcard matchup is the first time an NFL playoff game will exclusively air on a paid streaming platform.
However, fans in Miami and Kansas City can still watch the game on their local NBC affiliate channel. The NFL’s decision to stream games on platforms like Peacock shows the organization’s venture into the world of streaming and its recognition of the growing popularity of online sports content.
While some may see this move as a risk or experiment, the NFL believes that streaming is the future of sports content. Mike North, the NFL’s vice president of broadcast planning, predicts that the Miami-Kansas City playoff game on Peacock will be the most streamed sports event in history.
So, thanks to the dissatisfaction expressed by Charles Omenihu, fans can now enjoy the game without the added cost of a new subscription. It remains to be seen if other celebrities or teams will follow suit and offer similar giveaways.
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