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politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Baldwin confronts sports costs with 'For the Fans' Act to make local broadcasts free

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.

via Awful Announcing|

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politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Senator Pushes For Fans-First TV Rules Aimed at Ending Blackouts and Cutting Costs

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.

via The New York Times|

#blackouts #for-the-fans-act #out-of-market-viewing