Trump signs executive order to protect the Army-Navy game broadcast
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American Conference Commissioner Tim Pernetti praised President Donald Trump after Trump signed an executive order to preserve the exclusive broadcast window for the annual Army-Navy football game.
Pernetti expressed the conference’s “deep gratitude” for the order.
“The American Conference is deeply grateful to President Trump for his strong leadership in issuing the historic executive order to protect America’s Game,” Pernetti said in a statement. he said.
“This is a meaningful step that preserves a cherished national tradition and reinforces what makes the Land-Sea Game so special for our country.
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President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order during the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy presentation with the Navy Midshipmen football team in the East Room of the White House on March 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
“The Army-Navy Game represents much more than football. It honors our service academies, highlights the character and dedication of our future leaders, and unites Americans around values that matter deeply, including service and sacrifice.”
“This executive order is a positive step for sports, our service academies, and the enduring legacy of America’s Game. We are proud to be part of the team working to preserve it.”
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President Donald Trump is escorted to the field to participate in a coin toss ceremony before the start of the game between Army and Navy at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on December 13, 2025. (Stephanie Scarbrough/AP Photo)
Trump signed the order Friday while presenting the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy to the Navy football team in the East Room of the White House. The order directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Department of Commerce to coordinate with relevant parties, including the NCAA, the College Football Playoff (CFP), and broadcast partners to provide a dedicated broadcast window for independent play.
The executive order comes amid growing concerns that the expanded College Football Playoff schedule could violate the traditional date of the game, which has been played only on the second Saturday in December since 2009.
First played in 1890, the classic rivalry has been played every year since 1930 and typically draws 7 to 8 million viewers, making it one of the highest-rated regular season games in college football. The current television deal with CBS Sports runs through 2038.
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President Donald Trump flips a coin before the Army vs. Navy game on Dec. 13, 2025, in Baltimore. (Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty Images)
Trump, who has attended many Army-Navy games as president, framed the move in January as an act of patriotism, writing on social media: “Under my Administration, the second Saturday in December belongs to Army-Navy, and Army-Navy ONLY!”
As college football’s postseason structure continues to evolve, this executive order signals a significant determination by management to maintain the indie glory of a matchup defined by the phrase “sing two.”
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