Petition Summary - 
We, the fans of the Philadelphia 76ers and the NBA, call on the NBA and Comcast/NBC Sports Philadelphia to end the practice of local broadcast blackouts. It’s time to let fans watch their hometown team — without barriers, restrictions, or monopolies.

Why This Matters - 
Basketball fans deserve fair access to their team. The current system of regional blackouts prevents Philadelphia-area fans from watching 76ers games unless they pay for an expensive cable package through Comcast. Even those who subscribe to NBA League Pass — the official streaming service — are blocked from viewing local games.

This outdated system hurts the fans, the team, and the sport.

The Problem - 
Local fans are punished: The most dedicated supporters are denied access to their own team’s games simply because of where they live.

Comcast’s monopoly limits choice: Fans must subscribe to costly cable bundles just to access NBC Sports Philadelphia — even if they already pay for internet or streaming services.

Blackout rules are obsolete: These rules were created decades ago to protect ticket sales and local TV ratings. But in today’s world of streaming and digital media, they only frustrate fans.

The team and league lose out: When people can’t watch, engagement drops. Younger fans and casual viewers miss out, hurting long-term growth for both the 76ers and the NBA.

What We’re Asking For - 
We urge the NBA and Comcast/NBC Sports Philadelphia to:
End local broadcast blackouts for all games.
Allow fans to stream 76ers games via NBA League Pass or their preferred platform.
Modernize media rights to prioritize fan access and fairness over exclusive corporate deals.

The Bottom Line - 
The NBA is built on the passion of its fans. We live in an age where access should be simple and fair — not locked behind outdated blackout rules or cable monopolies.

Let fans watch their team.
Let Philadelphia fans watch the Sixers.
End the blackouts now.

Sincerely,

All NBA Basketball Fans