US Sports Broadcast Region Switcher

WHAT IT DOES

US Sports Broadcast Region Switcher is a dedicated region-switching tool that helps you understand which regional sports networks (RSNs) and local broadcast channels become available when BotSurf is set to a specific US city or metropolitan area. It is not a VPN or proxy; it works alongside BotSurf to change the apparent location that streaming platforms use to determine your in-market status. By doing so, it surfaces the local sports coverage, team affiliations, and blackout rules that are normally shown to viewers browsing from that US region. This makes it easier to plan which games you can watch, compare regional sports packages, and navigate the complex landscape of US sports broadcasting rights.

WHAT THE REGION CHANGES — SPECIFIC

When the region is set to a US city or metro area, this app reflects the following practical changes:

• Regional sports networks (RSNs) like YES Network, MSG Network, NBC Sports Chicago, Bally Sports West, SportsNet LA, and others become visible based on the claimed location.

• NBA team coverage shows which local teams (e.g., Knicks, Lakers, Bulls, Celtics) are available in that market.

• MLB team coverage shows local baseball teams (e.g., Yankees, Dodgers, Cubs, Red Sox) and their broadcast affiliates.

• NHL team coverage shows local hockey teams (e.g., Rangers, Kings, Blackhawks, Bruins).

• NFL team coverage shows local football teams (e.g., Giants, Rams, Bears, Patriots) and their broadcast markets.

• College sports coverage may also be indicated for major NCAA conferences and local universities.

• Blackout rules are explained for that specific market — for example, in-market games are typically blacked out on NBA League Pass, MLB.tv, and NHL.tv, and you need a local cable or streaming subscription to watch them.

• The app helps you understand whether you are considered "in-market" or "out-of-market" for a given team or game.

This is not a universal unlock — it changes what is shown, not what is available. The visible broadcast options and blackout explanations update based on the region value passed to the merchant.

HOW TO USE

Open the app over any sports streaming page, team website, or broadcast guide where you want to see US regional sports coverage. It works in two modes:

• Layered over a live page — activate the panel while browsing the sports platform; the page stays in the background and you can consult the region status, broadcast availability, and market-specific blackout rules without losing your place.

• Full frame — when there is no underlying page, the app stands alone as a dashboard showing the current US region and the expected sports broadcast coverage.

Once the app is open, check the region chip in the header to confirm you are browsing as a specific US city. If not, use the "switch" button or the "Prompt region change" button in the main card to ask BotSurf to switch. When a region change is initiated, your browser will ask for permission to reload; accept the reload to apply the new region to the page underneath. If you choose not to reload, the app will still show the updated region status, but the underlying streaming page will continue to use the previous region until it is refreshed manually.

Use the editable reference table to keep notes of sports broadcast data you have observed — it is a static memory aid, not a live feed. The consistency check helps you see if your own browser signals (timezone, language) agree with the claimed region, which is important because some streaming platforms cross-check these signals.

WHAT IT CANNOT DO

This app does not route traffic or mask your IP address — BotSurf handles that separately. It cannot bypass league-imposed blackout restrictions, which are enforced by the content providers based on your detected location, account billing address, and licensing agreements. It cannot guarantee access to any specific game or broadcast, as availability depends on your active subscription, the platform's content rights, and the specific game schedule. It cannot override the terms of service of streaming platforms such as ESPN+, NBA League Pass, MLB.tv, NHL.tv, NFL+, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or any other provider. It cannot authenticate with a cable or streaming provider — you must have a valid subscription to view content. It cannot affect content libraries, account entitlements, or blackout policies that are tied to your billing address or physical location rather than your browsing region. It is a front-end region indicator and informational tool, not a licence circumvention or authentication solution.

PLEASE NOTE

Many sports streaming platforms actively detect and block VPN or region-switching traffic. While this app is designed to work with BotSurf, some services may still serve a default national feed or require a local billing address to access RSN content. Terms of service for these platforms may prohibit using region-switching tools to circumvent blackouts; users should review applicable terms and use this tool responsibly. This app does not store personal or payment data — all region state is held in memory only for the current page session. Broadcast data in the reference table is static and not guaranteed to be current; always verify with your provider.