Published
July 15, 2026
Updated
November 7, 2026
SportsEdTV subscribers in the United States who watched videos on its website between May 9, 2023 and May 16, 2025 may qualify to claim a pro rata share of the $500,000 video privacy settlement, with California residents receiving double. The settlement website now lists a claim deadline of February 8, 2027, and the Login ID and PIN from the notice are required to file online.
Current Status
Claims are open. The settlement website now lists a claim deadline of February 8, 2027, online or postmarked if mailed, on its home page, FAQ, claim form and important dates pages. The court-approved notice had given September 10, 2026; the website does not explain the change. The exclusion and objection deadline was September 25, 2026 and has passed. The final approval hearing is scheduled for February 8, 2027 at 9:30 a.m., by Zoom, and no final approval order or payment date had been announced as of November 7, 2026.What Is This Settlement About?
SportsEdTV, Inc. agreed to a $500,000 class action settlement to resolve allegations that it disclosed subscribers’ personally identifiable video-viewing information to third parties without consent. The lawsuit, Balestrieri v. SportsEdTV, Inc., alleges violations of the federal Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA), 18 U.S.C. § 2710, and the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA), Cal. Penal Code § 631. According to the complaint, when a subscriber watched videos on the SportsEdTV website while logged into Facebook, the Facebook Pixel allegedly transmitted the person’s Facebook ID and the titles of the videos they watched to Meta without consent.SportsEdTV denies that it violated any law, and the Court has not decided who is right. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation. As part of the settlement, SportsEdTV says it has deactivated the Facebook Pixel on its website and has agreed to otherwise stop sharing customer transaction data with third parties except as permitted by the VPPA and California law. The case is before Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 3:25-cv-04046-SK.
Status
Claims Open
Final approval hearing February 8, 2027
Claim Deadline
February 8, 2027
Now listed on the settlement website (the notice said September 10, 2026) · exclusion and objection deadline was September 25, 2026
Estimated Payout
Pro rata cash · $500K fund
Small class (1,264 people) · California residents receive 2× the share
Proof Required
Yes
Login ID & PIN from your mailed/emailed notice to file online · no receipts
Who Qualifies?
The Settlement Class is defined as SportsEdTV’s 1,264 subscribers who reside in the United States and whom SportsEdTV has identified through its records as having watched videos on its website during the period of May 9, 2023 to May 16, 2025. This is a closed, fixed list — not the general public — so the people who received a notice with a Login ID and PIN are the class.Excluded from the class are the judges presiding over the case and their families; SportsEdTV and its officers, directors, attorneys, and employees; anyone who timely excludes themselves; and the legal representatives, successors, or assigns of any excluded person.
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How Much Can You Get?
SportsEdTV agreed to create a $500,000 settlement fund. Class member payments, settlement administration and notice costs, attorneys’ fees and costs, and a class representative incentive award all come out of that fund. Each class member who files a valid claim receives a proportionate (pro rata) share of what remains.Two things shape the amount. First, because the class is small — 1,264 people — the per-person share can be more substantial than in a settlement with millions of class members, though the final figure depends on how many valid claims are filed. Second, California residents receive twice the pro rata share, because of the additional claim brought under California law. The exact payment is set after the claims process closes.
How to File a Claim
To receive a payment, a class member must submit a claim form by February 8, 2027, the deadline the settlement website now lists. Claims can be filed online through the official settlement website, or on a paper claim form mailed with a postmark no later than February 8, 2027.To file online, you log in with the Login ID and PIN printed on the notice that was sent to you. Because the class is a fixed list of identified subscribers, that identifier is how the administrator confirms you belong to the class — you do not need receipts or screenshots. If you cannot locate your Login ID and PIN, request them through the contact options on the official settlement website. California residents also complete a short attestation, under penalty of perjury, confirming they lived in California when they used the site.
On the claim form you can choose how to be paid: by check (the default) or by Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal.
Key Dates
• Claim form deadline: February 8, 2027 (online or postmarked), as now listed on the settlement website; the notice gave September 10, 2026
• Exclusion (opt-out) deadline: September 25, 2026
• Objection deadline: September 25, 2026
• Final approval hearing: February 8, 2027 at 9:30 a.m. (virtual)
When Would You Be Paid?
The Court will hold a final approval hearing on February 8, 2027 to decide whether the settlement is fair, reasonable, and adequate. If the Court approves the settlement and it becomes final, approved claimants are paid about 15 days after final approval. Hearing dates can move, so it is worth checking the official settlement website for updates.Payments are issued by check unless you elect Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal on the claim form. One practical note: checks expire and become void 90 days after they are issued, so cash or deposit a check promptly.
What Are VPPA and CIPA?
The VPPA is the federal Video Privacy Protection Act. It restricts how a “video tape service provider” can disclose information identifying a person as having requested or watched specific video materials, and it has been applied to modern streaming and website video. CIPA is the California Invasion of Privacy Act, a state privacy statute. This lawsuit alleges that tracking technology on the SportsEdTV website shared video-viewing information without consent in violation of both. SportsEdTV denies wrongdoing, and the Court has not ruled on the merits. For background, see OCA’s VPPA glossary explainer and its CIPA explainer. This is one of a wave of VPPA video-privacy cases; a closely related one is the Willow TV VPPA settlement.Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for the SportsEdTV settlement?
The class is SportsEdTV’s 1,264 U.S. subscribers identified through its records as having watched videos on its website between May 9, 2023 and May 16, 2025. If you received a notice with a Login ID and PIN, you are on that list.Is proof required to file a claim?
Yes — you need the Login ID and PIN from your notice to file online, which is how the administrator confirms you are one of the identified class members. You do not need receipts. California residents also sign a residency attestation under penalty of perjury.How much will I receive?
A pro rata share of the $500,000 fund after fees and costs, so the amount depends on how many valid claims are filed. California residents receive twice the pro rata share.What is the deadline to file a claim?
The settlement website now gives a claim deadline of February 8, 2027, whether you file online or mail a paper claim form (a mailed form must be postmarked by that date). The court-approved notice had given September 10, 2026; the website does not explain the change. The deadline to exclude yourself or object was September 25, 2026.
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Settlement Amount
$500,000
Case Title
Balestrieri v. SportsEdTV, Inc.
Case Number
3:25-cv-04046-SK
Court
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California · Judge Sallie Kim
Claim Deadline
February 8, 2027
As now listed on the settlement website · the notice gave September 10, 2026
Final Approval Hearing
February 8, 2027 at 9:30 a.m.
Virtual (Zoom) — check the official site for updates
Administrator
Simpluris
Official Website
SportsEdTV Settlement.com
