Our family, like many others, cherishes the time spent together watching live sports events. It’s an opportunity to bond, cheer for our favorite teams, and create memories. However, recently, this tradition has been disrupted by the frequent airing of horror movie trailers during live sports broadcasts. For families with young children, these trailers can be frightening and entirely inappropriate.

Imagine cheering for your team, caught up in the thrill of a close game, only to be abruptly interrupted by scenes of terror. Our children, like many others, are at an age where they should not be exposed to such content. It’s profoundly distressing for them and, consequently, for us as parents trying to protect their innocence and ensure a wholesome viewing experience.

The issue is that these trailers airing during live events leaves us with a difficult decision: do we avoid watching live events entirely, or do we risk exposing our children to content that can cause nightmares? It’s an unfair dilemma that no family should have to face.

Furthermore, sports networks should recognize that their viewership includes diverse age groups, including impressionable young fans who look up to athletes. Broadcasting horror movie trailers undermines the family-friendly environment that sports should be able to provide.

We propose a simple and effective solution: stop airing horror movie trailers during live games and slot them post-9 PM or during programs specifically targeting an adult audience. This move would allow families to watch live sports without fear of exposing their children to frightening visuals that could have lasting psychological impacts.

Keeping sports broadcasts family-friendly should be a priority. Please sign this petition to urge broadcasters to consider the needs of all their viewers and keep sports family-friendly.