So...how Can I Watch Games Online

[Ravens_Pwn12]

I live in california, so i dont get all the ravens game and i cant get the nfl package. Can i watch the games on internet on nfl.com maybe? thanks for the help guys

[I*Bleed*Purple]

I live in california, so i dont get all the ravens game and i cant get the nfl package. Can i watch the games on internet on nfl.com maybe? thanks for the help guys

I tried buying 2 of the "watch live on tv" internet packages and neither one of them showed the game even though they both claimed full preseason would be shown. I listened on nfl.com Saturday and DVR'd the game on NFL Replay last night. I think save for DirectTV NFL Sunday Ticket, you might be out of luck. I got NFLST out here in Oklahoma, don't see why you wouldn't be able to in CA. It's fairly expensive at around $250 but well worth it IMO.

[Ravens_Pwn12]

I tried buying 2 of the "watch live on tv" internet packages and neither one of them showed the game even though they both claimed full preseason would be shown. I listened on nfl.com Saturday and DVR'd the game on NFL Replay last night. I think save for DirectTV NFL Sunday Ticket, you might be out of luck. I got NFLST out here in Oklahoma, don't see why you wouldn't be able to in CA. It's fairly expensive at around $250 but well worth it IMO.

i cant get the nfl package because its through direct tv and i have Cox cable and the nfl only allows direct tv to do the nfl package

[I*Bleed*Purple]

i cant get the nfl package because its through direct tv and i have Cox cable and the nfl only allows direct tv to do the nfl package

That sucks bro. I haven't found anywhere online to watch the game, but if I do I'll be sure to let you know.

[FerrariFan87]

i cant get the nfl package because its through direct tv and i have Cox cable and the nfl only allows direct tv to do the nfl package

You can always switch to the dish, right??

[Ravens_Pwn12]

You can always switch to the dish, right??

It would cost alot of money to switch from Cox to Direct because i have a plan were we pay for telephone, internet and cable than we get money off. So if i took out the cable it would cost monre money for the telephone and the internet , than i would have to pay the cost of the dish and all the other things and 250$ for nfl package

[I*Bleed*Purple]

You can always switch to the dish, right??

I have DirecTV and I love it! Whether or not it would be worth switching is completely up to you, of course.

[theFRANCHISE]

That sucks bro. I haven't found anywhere online to watch the game, but if I do I'll be sure to let you know.

The NFL has a tight grip on its broadcast rights, mainly because of the complicated contracts they have with the major TV networks and their local affiliates.

That's why the NFL's Sunday Ticket is only available on DirecTV (they simply offered to pay more), and that's why you can't (legally) watch NFL games online in any way, shape, or form.

However, it looks like the NFL is changing their tune slightly; they're doing a simulcast online of NBC's Sunday Night Football this season as an experiment.

If the idea takes off, we might see more webcasts...so go to NBC's website to watch the game, even if you're watching it on TV! lol.

[Moderator 2]

I have been screwed by MASN 2 years in a row because of rained out baseball games. I am giving up traveling in August! It is frustrating, I am so glad to have Sirius--I could a least listen to the New England feed of the first PS game.

[T-Sizzle55]

I know how you can save the money it would cost for NFL Sunday Ticket and not have to change your cable service. It's a serious hassle, you have to wait all day for these chumps and sometimes they're like, "yeah, we couldn't fit you in so maybe tomorrow".

Go to your local bar that has The Ticket and watch it for free. True it's nice to watch it at home, especially so you can rewind all the nasty hits and ridiculous plays or pause the game for a beer/food run. I went to WVU in Morgantown, WV my roommates were all Steelers fans and they didn't want to chip in for the NFL Ticket because ALL the Steelers games were local. That's all they played, except for an occasional browns or bengals game, which was crap because MD was closer than any other state. I remember one time they cut away to show the Lions and 49ers game. Good thing they did or everybody would have missed one hell of a field goal! I mean he kicked that sucker from almost 6 and a half yards out. He woulda made it too if it wasn't for the 2 mph wind (haha!). The downside is other fans. There were tons of Steelers and Eagles fans (Most obnoxious beside Redskin and Dallas fans in my opinion!), but it was great cuz I met a bunch of cool people that liked the Ravens and of course they were from MD cuz nobody jumps on our bandwagon (not that we need em). It was great to reminisce about Maryland and B-Town. It was nice to hear someone else say they were upset they couldn't get old bay or about the Purple Patio at Mother's or going out to Power Plant. You could form a nice size group of Ravens fanatics!

I say go to the bar, represent the Ravens, and piss off some Steelers fans!!!

[Borris]

Yeah that reminds me of when I was in college. My roommate was a Charger's Fan, so every once in a while, we would go down to the ESPN zone and watch the games. Of course there were Deadskin fans and Cowgirl fans, but then there were real diehard fans. Those guys were fun to talk to, like there was a Panthers fan, an Arizona fan, ect. Real fun experience.

[BAL_Hawk]

It would cost alot of money to switch from Cox to Direct because i have a plan were we pay for telephone, internet and cable than we get money off. So if i took out the cable it would cost monre money for the telephone and the internet , than i would have to pay the cost of the dish and all the other things and 250$ for nfl package

I feel for you... I really do. I live in South Carolina, so I have to get NFL ticket on the dish. I know that I'm spending double (since I have to get my phone and internet through another company), but I just figured that football and the Ravens are one of my biggest passions.

I hope that a better system is thought up for the future; because this sucks for ALOT of people.

[BAL_Hawk]

The NFL has a tight grip on its broadcast rights, mainly because of the complicated contracts they have with the major TV networks and their local affiliates.

That's why the NFL's Sunday Ticket is only available on DirecTV (they simply offered to pay more), and that's why you can't (legally) watch NFL games online in any way, shape, or form.

However, it looks like the NFL is changing their tune slightly; they're doing a simulcast online of NBC's Sunday Night Football this season as an experiment.

If the idea takes off, we might see more webcasts...so go to NBC's website to watch the game, even if you're watching it on TV! lol.

I never really understood blackout rules.

I know how strict they are, but why can't the company (CBS, NBC, ABC...) that bought the rights to the game stream it over the internet. I can understand that it shouldn't be streamed by just anyone, but if the network owns the rights, what's the problem with streaming over their webpage?

[stormie]

The domination of the NLF network ticks me off. I can't get it where I'm at.

Any suggestions of some decent places to catch the game in Md? Particularly around Anne Arundel County? I'm not big on bars.

[FerrariFan87]

The domination of the NLF network ticks me off. I can't get it where I'm at.

Any suggestions of some decent places to catch the game in Md? Particularly around Anne Arundel County? I'm not big on bars.

If you are anywhere near Arundel Mills Mall, you can try Dave and Buster's... I think they air Ravens games.

[BrownsFan]

A lot of times you can watch games here:

http://www.myp2p.eu/broadcast.php?matchid=...amp;part=sports

You usually have to check the link closer to gametime to see if there is a live stream but overall the quality is pretty good. I've used it a couple of times before in a crunch.

[smashmouth]

I live in california, so i dont get all the ravens game and i cant get the nfl package. Can i watch the games on internet on nfl.com maybe? thanks for the help guys

Bellexpressvu, a canadian satalite Company has a "sunday ticket" . not sure if you can get it in Cali. But another awesome alternative is.. type in Free to Air in your google bar and search around and see what you can find out

[theFRANCHISE]

I never really understood blackout rules.

I know how strict they are, but why can't the company (CBS, NBC, ABC...) that bought the rights to the game stream it over the internet. I can understand that it shouldn't be streamed by just anyone, but if the network owns the rights, what's the problem with streaming over their webpage?

It's all about ad revenue. The networks that buy broadcast rights, are essentially buying guaranteed profit since the NFL is such a popular entity. Advertising is how broadcast companies make their money, and local affiliates particularly need that air time to sell to advertisers.

Although advertising could always be incorporated into an online stream, the other concern is the ripping of these streams and putting them up for download in their entirety. Yes, it's true that DVRs and old-fashioned VCRs can just as easily be used for piracy, but the NFL has yet to wise up to this.

To be honest, it's all about the NFL wanting to control its content, period. That's why you won't see a clip from the NFL Network on NFL.com until roughly 12 hours (something like that) after it initially aired. And barring game highlights, there's certain time restrictions on team-specific clips.

[BAL_Hawk]

It's all about ad revenue. The networks that buy broadcast rights, are essentially buying guaranteed profit since the NFL is such a popular entity. Advertising is how broadcast companies make their money, and local affiliates particularly need that air time to sell to advertisers.

Although advertising could always be incorporated into an online stream, the other concern is the ripping of these streams and putting them up for download in their entirety. Yes, it's true that DVRs and old-fashioned VCRs can just as easily be used for piracy, but the NFL has yet to wise up to this.

To be honest, it's all about the NFL wanting to control its content, period. That's why you won't see a clip from the NFL Network on NFL.com until roughly 12 hours (something like that) after it initially aired. And barring game highlights, there's certain time restrictions on team-specific clips.

Yeah. If each network were able to stream games via the internet, there wouldn't be a huge demand, and consequently, the NFL wouldn't be able to sell Sunday ticket to DirecTV for big money. It's the law of supply and demand. The NFL is limiting the supply to drive up the demand (and the profit).

Ahhh yes... greed... I knew I smelled something.

[theFRANCHISE]

Ahhh yes... greed... I knew I smelled something.

LOL.

You can't put all the blame on the NFL, though. The networks were the ones who put the pressure on the league in the first place to make broadcasting rights so exclusive; that's why there was a huge bidding war for what would become the NFL Sunday Ticket, and that's why DirecTV won so handily.

DirecTV offered an obscene amount (something like $700 million a year) because they knew they could easily make that money back, especially since that's the main draw for their service to begin with.

So in a sense, the networks shot themselves in the foot, because if they did not make a push for exclusivity, Sunday Ticket wouldn't exist and all the networks with broadcast rights could've developed something similar, but for the internet.

And they could've easily charged for it, and we'd mostly be willing to pay, to be honest. Actually, I would be more inclined to pay for an internet stream rather than switch to DirecTV just for NFL games.

Especially if they give me more bang for my buck, which NFL.com's simulcasts have shown...HMMM...

[FerrariFan87]

LOL.

DirecTV offered an obscene amount (something like $700 million a year) because they knew they could easily make that money back, especially since that's the main draw for their service to begin with.

So in a sense, the networks shot themselves in the foot, because if they did not make a push for exclusivity, Sunday Ticket wouldn't exist and all the networks with broadcast rights could've developed something similar, but for the internet.

And they could've easily charged for it, and we'd mostly be willing to pay, to be honest. Actually, I would be more inclined to pay for an internet stream rather than switch to DirecTV just for NFL games.

Actually, it was more like $400M... but who's counting. The fact of the matter is, only a select few are able to get it and it really isn't fair!

[I*Bleed*Purple]

DirecTV offered an obscene amount (something like $700 million a year) because they knew they could easily make that money back, especially since that's the main draw for their service to begin with.

That's the only reason I went with them when Uncle Sam moved me to Oklahoma City. But now that I have them, I really do like their service. It's on the more expensive side, but I can ALWAYS find something I want to watch.

[BAL_Hawk]

LOL.

You can't put all the blame on the NFL, though. The networks were the ones who put the pressure on the league in the first place to make broadcasting rights so exclusive; that's why there was a huge bidding war for what would become the NFL Sunday Ticket, and that's why DirecTV won so handily.

DirecTV offered an obscene amount (something like $700 million a year) because they knew they could easily make that money back, especially since that's the main draw for their service to begin with.

So in a sense, the networks shot themselves in the foot, because if they did not make a push for exclusivity, Sunday Ticket wouldn't exist and all the networks with broadcast rights could've developed something similar, but for the internet.

And they could've easily charged for it, and we'd mostly be willing to pay, to be honest. Actually, I would be more inclined to pay for an internet stream rather than switch to DirecTV just for NFL games.

Especially if they give me more bang for my buck, which NFL.com's simulcasts have shown...HMMM...

Yeah... broadcasting methods like the simulcasts are the wave of the future. I actually think that merging of internet and TV is in the distant future, but until then we have to deal with DirecTV.

[Moderator 2]

I love Sunday Ticket even though I am local.

[Ravens_Pwn12]

I know how you can save the money it would cost for NFL Sunday Ticket and not have to change your cable service. It's a serious hassle, you have to wait all day for these chumps and sometimes they're like, "yeah, we couldn't fit you in so maybe tomorrow".

Go to your local bar that has The Ticket and watch it for free. True it's nice to watch it at home, especially so you can rewind all the nasty hits and ridiculous plays or pause the game for a beer/food run. I went to WVU in Morgantown, WV my roommates were all Steelers fans and they didn't want to chip in for the NFL Ticket because ALL the Steelers games were local. That's all they played, except for an occasional browns or bengals game, which was crap because MD was closer than any other state. I remember one time they cut away to show the Lions and 49ers game. Good thing they did or everybody would have missed one hell of a field goal! I mean he kicked that sucker from almost 6 and a half yards out. He woulda made it too if it wasn't for the 2 mph wind (haha!). The downside is other fans. There were tons of Steelers and Eagles fans (Most obnoxious beside Redskin and Dallas fans in my opinion!), but it was great cuz I met a bunch of cool people that liked the Ravens and of course they were from MD cuz nobody jumps on our bandwagon (not that we need em). It was great to reminisce about Maryland and B-Town. It was nice to hear someone else say they were upset they couldn't get old bay or about the Purple Patio at Mother's or going out to Power Plant. You could form a nice size group of Ravens fanatics!

I say go to the bar, represent the Ravens, and piss off some Steelers fans!!!

I wish i could go to the bar lol, I am too young still