The popular NFL RedZone channel will no longer offer “seven hours of commercial-free football.” To the dismay of fantasy football players everywhere, the program will run ads during the upcoming season, host Scott Hanson said Wednesday. 

The broadcast irritated fans last year when it ran a handful of test commercials. This year, full-length advertisements will run throughout the season, Hanson said during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.”

“The business folks handle the business. I have no say over different elements that could or could not be in the show,” Hanson said. “When you see me come on the air … ’Ladies and gentlemen, it’s been more than 250 days since a full NFL season, but we are back. Seven hours of RedZone football starts now.’”

The final line is a contrast from the promise of “commercial-free football” that Hanson has delivered to fans since the program began in 2009. Since its inception, the program has whipped from game to game on Sunday afternoon, showing fans every scoring play from every game. 

“I realize that might be a slight change to some of you,” he said. “But that’s what the catchphrase will be going forward.”

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell had previously promised that RedZone would not change after ESPN acquired the league’s media arm last month. NFL Network and the RedZone channel will not be under ESPN control until 2026 — they will still be produced by the league. 

This year’s commercials, according to Hanson, will be strategically placed to avoid scoring plays.

“We’re not going to sacrifice any great football,” Hanson said. “We will not miss a touchdown.”