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Sen. Tammy Baldwin criticized the NFL for scheduling a Thanksgiving Eve Packers game exclusively on Netflix, backing her For the Fans Act to guarantee free, live in-state broadcasts of local teams and curb streaming-exclusive rights; the bill would apply the current local simulcast standard to all leagues and eliminate blackouts, amid ongoing scrutiny of the league’s multi-platform approach.
Senator Tammy Baldwin renews her push for free over-the-air access to nationally televised games for teams based in Wisconsin and criticizes Netflix’s exclusive streaming of the Packers–Rams game on Thanksgiving Eve, tying it to her For the Fans Act amid ongoing NFL broadcasting and antitrust scrutiny.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin plans to introduce the ‘For the Fans’ Act to require major sports leagues to make games freely available in local markets (via over-the-air or ad-supported streaming), expanding the current model and having the FCC define what counts as a true local market while addressing blackout restrictions for out-of-market packages. The bill would preserve leagues’ antitrust exemptions under the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act and could affect leagues like the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, WNBA, MLS, and NWSL, aiming to lower costs for fans without halting advertising or media-right revenue.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin plans to introduce the For the Fans Act to lower sports TV costs, end local blackouts for fans with out-of-market subscriptions, and guarantee statewide access to nationally televised games via local broadcasts or free streaming. The bill would cover major leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, WNBA, MLS, NWSL) and would align with the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 while asking the FCC to define local markets that cross state lines. If enacted, fans could watch all team games without blackout restrictions, with streams and ads supporting rights holders, and Wisconsin’s Packers example cited to illustrate the current confusion and expense.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin plans to introduce the For The Fans Act to require free, state-wide access to nationally televised NFL games via broadcasting or streaming on a consistent channel, and to remove local blackouts when the game is available on another service, aiming to lower costs for fans while preserving media-rights revenues.