Sports Fans Coalition Statement on #MonumentalDisaster being excluded from the VA budget bill
"Every sports fan loves an underdog story, and today is no exception. Sports Fans Coalition applauds the Virginia General Assembly budget conferees for not including any language regarding the Monumental Sports…
MD SB 539/HB 701: Ticket Resale Shouldn’t be a Crime in Maryland
When Maryland SB539/HB701 was introduced, Sports Fans Coalition immediately recognized the well-intentioned nature of the ticketing consumer protection bill. However,…
Youngkin’s Fumbled Arena Plan Shines Light on Sportswashing
In December of last year, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) surprised all of the Commonwealth with a “half-baked” scheme to bring the Capitals and Wizards,
NBCUniversal Locks Out Chiefs and Dolphins Fans
Sports Fans Coalition Executive Director Brian Hess issued the following statement in advance of the Chiefs vs Dolphins game streaming on Comcast/NBC-Universal’s Peacock app…
Open Letter to Virginia Lawmakers: Oppose Wizards/Caps Stadium Deal
Today, lawmakers and Monumental Sports announced a stadium deal to bring the Washington Capitals and the Washington Wizards to Potomac Yard, Alexandria…
Sports Fans Coalition Praises Passage of the TICKET Act
By a 45-0 vote, the House Energy and Commerce Committee voted to pass the TICKET Act, as amended. In committee the bill was merged with the STOP Act…
Ticket Transferability Helps Sports Fans Save $260 Million Over Five Years
Ticket transferability is one of the most important consumer protections for fans of live events. It is one of the pillars of the Ticket Buyer Bill of Rights…