Sports Broadcast Law

Catalog description

This course examines the legal foundations and contemporary issues surrounding sports broadcasting and distribution in the U.S. It delves into the commercial and legal complexities of broadcast deals in the sports industry, tracing their evolution and the current ecosystem, which includes broadcast television, cable, streaming platforms, and other digital media. Key topics include negotiating and structuring broadcast rights, rights to game inventory, exclusivity clauses, production and distribution rights, intellectual property, advertising, and emerging legal concerns related to new technologies and consumer experiences. The course will culminate in a mock negotiation to synthesize students’ understanding of sports broadcast contracts.