Scott Hanson says to expect fewer ads during NFL RedZone this season
It used to be that you didn’t have to worry about ads during NFL RedZone. Then, a few popped up in 2024. In 2025, ads became the norm across RedZone’s coverage, starting with four during Week 1 and eventually ramping up to 16 during Week 13. Host Scott Hanson wants viewers to know that ad…
Scott Hanson, the host of NFL RedZone, has announced that viewers can anticipate fewer advertisements during the upcoming season compared to the previous year. Speaking to Front Office Sports, Hanson clarified that while ads will not disappear entirely, the number of commercials will decrease significantly at the start of the 2026 NFL season.
In the past, the number of ads on RedZone has increased steadily, beginning with four during Week 1 of the 2025 season and rising to 16 by Week 13. However, Hanson assured fans that this trend will reverse, stating, "I could tell you from where we ended last year, there will not be more. In fact, the actual ads that you see, there will be fewer of what we call the 15-second commercials with the audio going and the product..."
Despite mentioning that segment sponsorships will remain a regular part of the programming, Hanson emphasized that these sponsored segments are distinct from standalone commercials. He explained that the 15-second, standalone adverts interrupting play during the game will be less frequent in 2026.
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