Teams are Punishing Loyal Fans

What’s happening to sports fans right now should outrage every ticket holder in America.

Across the country, die-hard supporters — some of whom have shelled out for season tickets for decades — are being punished for something as simple as trying to recoup costs by reselling a few seats. Whether it's the Denver Broncos “bucking” loyal fans, the Detroit Lions revoking lifetime memberships, or the Green Bay Packers blacklisting ticket holders who can’t make the game, we’re witnessing a disturbing trend: teams acting like monopolies and punishing fans for transferring their rightfully purchased tickets. 

And it’s not just a few isolated cases.

Even the Seattle Seahawks are getting in on the action by sending out mass warnings to ticket holders about reselling "too many games" — with vague threats of non-renewal. Imagine paying thousands of dollars a year for seats and getting slapped down for missing a few games and selling those tickets to other eager fans. This is corporate overreach in your bleacher seats.

This Isn’t About Scalping. It’s About Control.

Let’s be clear: we’re not just talking about ticket brokers, we’re talking about regular people — veterans, teachers, retirees — who love their teams but can’t make it to every single game. For some, these games are family rituals and their seats are family heirlooms. Maybe you’ve got a kid’s recital. Maybe you’re traveling for work. Maybe it’s just too cold to sit in a snowstorm in December. Whatever the reason, you resell your ticket — something you should have every right to do.

Teams are turning their loyal customers into targets just so they can resell your seats at a higher price, something they don’t want you to do. 

Regulators Need to Hear This. And We Need Your Help.

The heavy-handed tactics being used by sports teams aren’t just unfair — they could be illegal. They raise serious questions about antitrust, consumer rights, and the basic principle of ownership. If you pay for a ticket, you should be able to use it, give it away, or sell it without fear of retribution.

That’s why we’re putting out this call.

Have you been warned, punished, or even had your tickets revoked for reselling them?

Were you flagged for “non-attendance” or accused of being a “broker” when you're just a fan with a life?

We want to hear from you.

We're collecting stories to share with lawmakers, regulators, and journalists. The more voices we can lift up, the louder our case becomes for fair treatment and real accountability. If you've been affected — or know someone who has — now’s the time to speak up.

Let’s stop this overreach before it becomes the norm. Because your seat at the game shouldn’t come with strings attached.