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Senate Rejects Kennedy Amendment Capping College Sports Ticket Hikes

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC · How we work

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The U.S. Senate rejected Sen. John Kennedy’s (R-La.) amendment to cap college sports ticket price hikes, losing 42-54 votes.
Kennedy said the Protect College Sports Act would help programs but still let fans pay more as prices rise 30-40%.
Average college football ticket price grew from $59 in 2015 to $129 in 2025.
Senate Commerce Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) opposed the amendment, arguing price controls would harm schools.

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The U.S. Senate rejected Sen. John Kennedy’s (R-La.) amendment to cap college sports ticket price hikes, losing 42-54 votes.
Kennedy said the Protect College Sports Act would help programs but still let fans pay more as prices rise 30-40%.
Average college football ticket price grew from $59 in 2015 to $129 in 2025.
Senate Commerce Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) opposed the amendment, arguing price controls would harm schools.