Executive Order 14396
| Long title | Preserving America's Game |
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Executive Order 14396, titled Preserving America's Game, is an executive order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump on March 20, 2026.[1] The order establishes a federal policy regarding college football broadcasting and directs federal officials to coordinate with relevant organizations with the goal of establishing an exclusive broadcast window for the Army–Navy Game.[2]
Background
The order was issued in the context of concerns over scheduling conflicts in college football, particularly efforts to preserve the traditional standalone time slot of the Army-Navy Game amid proposed expansions to the College Football Playoff.[3][4] The order directs the Federal Communications Commission to consider whether broadcast licensing requirements should include preserving a dedicated time slot for the Army-Navy Game, with some reporting noting that it could increase pressure on broadcasters airing competing games.[5] The order was presented by the administration as a measure to protect the traditional status of the Army-Navy Game from potential conflicts arising from the expansion of the College Football Playoff.[6]
References
- ^ "Preserving America's Game". Federal Register. 2026-03-25. Retrieved 2026-04-11.
- ^ "Preserving America's Game". The White House. 2026-03-20. Retrieved 2026-04-11.
- ^ Vannini, Chris (2026-03-20). "President Trump issues executive order aimed at protecting Army-Navy Game's solo time slot". The Athletic. The New York Times Company. Retrieved 2026-04-11.
- ^ "President Donald Trump issues executive order to preserve exclusive Army vs. Navy broadcast window". Yahoo News. 2026-03-20. Retrieved 2026-04-11.
- ^ "Trump leverages Army-Navy game to ramp up pressure on broadcasters". POLITICO. 2026-03-20. Retrieved 2026-04-11.
- ^ Dedaj, Paulina (2026-03-20). "Trump signs executive order blocking college football games from competing with Army-Navy time slot". Fox News. Retrieved 2026-04-11.