For the Fans Act

The "For the Fans Act" seeks to significantly improve consumer access to professional sports broadcasts by addressing common restrictions like blackouts and paid subscriptions for local content. It defines key terms such as "league," "league streamer," and "local fan" to clarify the scope of its provisions.

One core provision prohibits **league streamers** from implementing any kind of **blackout**, including geographic blackouts, for live games. This ensures that subscribers to these services can view all games without restriction, with the **Federal Trade Commission** responsible for enforcement. Violations would be treated as unfair or deceptive acts.

Another major provision mandates that professional sports **leagues** provide **local fans** with free, high-quality access to all games of their local team. This access must be through a singular method, such as local telecast or a single streaming service, and can be supported by advertisements. This requirement does not apply to minor league teams or leagues with fewer than eight teams, and enforcement falls under the **Federal Communications Commission** and State Attorneys General.