Scott Hanson confirms NFL RedZone will add commercials in 2025 season

Scott Hanson, the friendly host of NFL RedZone, told everyone on September 3, 2025, that NFL RedZone will not be fully free of commercials anymore. He said the show will now have full ad breaks.

He also plans to change his signature opening line from “seven hours of commercial-free football starts now” to just “seven hours of RedZone football starts now”. This is big news because RedZone has always been known for showing all the touchdowns and big moments without stopping for ads.

Scott Hanson talks about changing RedZone’s famous opening

Scott Hanson made this announcement during “The Pat McAfee Show” on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. He said he no longer has the words “commercial-free” in his opening. He will now say, “seven hours of RedZone football starts now.”

People loved how RedZone never paused for ads, so this change feels sad for many fans.

Hanson also explained that he doesn’t decide if commercials happen; that is decided by others. He made clear that the football itself will stay just as exciting. He promised, “We will not miss a touchdown. We will not say, ‘Let’s sell some pizza or pickup trucks.’” He said, “The business folks do their job. We’ll play the hand that’s dealt us”. This statement helps fans know he still cares about bringing the big plays.

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Reactions pour in and why the change impacts NFL RedZone

Fans have already started talking about this change. Some news outlets say people are upset or “up in arms” because they loved the nonstop action.

Before this, the show even tested short split-screen ads in December 2024, which did not go well with viewers. That test sparked complaints and forced Scott Hanson to drop “commercial-free” from his intro even then.RedZone is special because it jumps from game to game to show every score. It keeps fans who love fantasy football and fast moves hooked. Now, with full commercials, that pace might feel different even if Hanson promises he won’t let exciting moments get lost.