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Trump Protects Army-Navy Game Slot
21 Mar
Summary
- President Trump signed an order protecting the game's December time slot.
- The order aims to prevent CFP broadcast conflicts.
- The Army-Navy game has strong viewership and historical significance.
President Donald Trump signed the 'Preserving America's Game' executive order on Friday, safeguarding the Army-Navy football game's traditional December broadcast slot. This significant action aims to prevent any scheduling conflicts that might arise from an expanding College Football Playoff calendar. The order directs the FCC and Department of Commerce to collaborate with entities like the NCAA and CFP to ensure the game retains its exclusive window.
The American Conference Commissioner, Tim Pernetti, expressed deep gratitude, calling the order historic and a meaningful step in protecting a national tradition. The Army-Navy Game, first played in 1890 and annually since 1930, is a highly-rated regular-season college football event, drawing millions of viewers. Its current television agreement with CBS Sports extends through 2038.
President Trump has previously emphasized the game's patriotic significance, stating in January that the second Saturday in December belongs exclusively to the Army-Navy matchup. This executive order underscores the administration's commitment to preserving the unique grandeur of this storied rivalry, a game defined by its deep connection to service academies and national values.
