'RedZone' returns for 18th season and, despite 15-second commercials, could still be on in the White House

But first, the commercials thing:"There will be, there will be what people define as commercials," Hanson told OutKick recently."The plan is right now to have a limited number of 15-second commercials only in between plays.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.

If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.'NFL REDZONE' HOST SCOTT HANSON SAYS HE UNDERSTANDS FAN FRUSTRATION OVER COSTLY STREAMING SUBSCRIPTIONSNFL Network’s Scott Hanson speaks on stage on the third day of the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on April 26, 2025.

(Perry Knotts/Getty Images)"So we're on a Dallas Cowboys drive.OK, first-and-10 after a 5-yard gain.

They're walking back to the huddle.That's when we will splice in one standalone, 15-second commercial.

I can confirm that for you.""RedZone" aired 16 advertisements of some kind at one point last season, which marked a significant increase for what was once seven hours of commercial-free programming.Hanson said fears that the number will increase to start the 2026 season are unfounded.In fact, there will be fewer at the start of the season.

That, of course, says nothing about what will happen later this season, but Hanson isn’t making those decisions."The rest of it is up to the business folks and Uncle Scott doesn't make the decisions when it comes to the business folks at the NFL," he said."But yes, there will be advertisements, a limited number, what I would describe as a limited amount, but fans can make their own minds up about that."The White House's Michael Kratsios was reportedly briefed on the incident and has been monitoring the situation.

(Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images / Getty Images)Fans made up their minds about "RedZone" and Hanson a long time ago, and those fans have come from some unlikely places."I've been told we've been on in the White House in the last two administrations, so both si...