NFL Fans Slam MrBeast’s Role in Historic YouTube Broadcast

The NFL made history with its first-ever YouTube broadcast of the season opener between the Chargers and Chiefs—but the bold experiment didn’t exactly score a touchdown with fans.

Instead of a traditional play-by-play, the livestream featured none other than YouTube megastar MrBeast alongside Merrianne Do leading the coverage. The move was clearly aimed at pulling in younger audiences and tapping into YouTube’s massive fanbase.

But not everyone was cheering.

“This feels like a circus, not football,” one viewer wrote on X.
“We want sports analysts, not YouTubers!” another blasted.

While some fans applauded the NFL for trying something fresh, many diehards argued that MrBeast’s presence disrupted the classic football experience. Words like “unwelcome” and “a misstep” were thrown around, with critics saying the league sacrificed authenticity for clout.

Still, MrBeast’s loyal following tuned in droves, with clips of his on-stream reactions already going viral across platforms. Whether you loved it or hated it, one thing’s clear—the NFL’s YouTube debut got everyone talking.

So, was this a game-changing experiment or just a fumble in the making? Fans are divided, and the NFL hasn’t commented yet on whether more influencer-led broadcasts are coming.