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The original was posted on /r/nfl by /u/JCameron181 on 2026-04-15 16:40:08+00:00.
TL;DR:
Senator Baldwin has introduced the “For The Fans Act” to ensure nationally televised NFL games are available for free across a team’s entire home state. Currently, the league only provides free over-the-air broadcasts to specific local markets, leaving many fans forced to pay for streaming services like Prime Video. The proposed legislation aims to lower costs and simplify viewing by requiring games to be accessible via broadcasting or a consistent streaming service. Additionally, the bill seeks to eliminate local blackouts on out-of-market services when games are restricted to specific streaming platforms. This move represents a growing legislative pushback against the NFL’s recent shift toward fragmented, paid streaming models.