Watching games out of market

[sieglo]

Here I am in Northern Virginia and it looks like tomorrow’s opener isn’t available on local TV. Right now I basically use streaming services and no longer have regular cable. Short of installing DirectTV (which I’m not willing to do) I am willing to pay whatever it takes to watch the game legally and reliably. But I can’t figure out how to do it. Does anyone have any suggestions? Going to a bar is not an option — I’ve got kids to watch. Thanks for your suggestions.

 

[SHOWTIME15]

Here I am in Northern Virginia and it looks like tomorrow’s opener isn’t available on local TV. Right now I basically use streaming services and no longer have regular cable. Short of installing DirectTV (which I’m not willing to do) I am willing to pay whatever it takes to watch the game legally and reliably. But I can’t figure out how to do it. Does anyone have any suggestions? Going to a bar is not an option — I’ve got kids to watch. Thanks for your suggestions.

I live in Northern Virginia too. I have Sunday Ticket, which you can get without installing a Direct TV dish. It's 300 bucks for the whole season.

 

[Zuma]

Here I am in Northern Virginia and it looks like tomorrow’s opener isn’t available on local TV. Right now I basically use streaming services and no longer have regular cable. Short of installing DirectTV (which I’m not willing to do) I am willing to pay whatever it takes to watch the game legally and reliably. But I can’t figure out how to do it. Does anyone have any suggestions? Going to a bar is not an option — I’ve got kids to watch. Thanks for your suggestions.

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[Brotherblues]

I've used game pass (international) since inception and can vouch for its quality.

 

[sieglo]

I live in Northern Virginia too. I have Sunday Ticket, which you can get without installing a Direct TV dish. It's 300 bucks for the whole season.

would love to do that but when I enter my address it says I’m not eligible.

 

[SHOWTIME15]

would love to do that but when I enter my address it says I’m not eligible.

just enter a fake address. i don't think they check TBH. usually apartment buildings are ok.

 

[Brewskies]

This is the topic I was going to post. I am in NJ, bedridden, and only have Red Zone good but not for wanting to watch the entire game. I saw an adv about DirecTV Streaming, I haven't followed up to see if you can get the football package with it. Today I installed a Google Chromecast device but that is all I did, install it, don't know how to use or if it will get me Patriots games. Tomorrow at 4:25, on broadcast TV I get the Giants vs Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs vs Cleveland. No Pats. I need help, I am not technically smart maybe not smart at all. BTW can't get DirecTV at house because I live in a townhouse and can't cut down trees blocking shot to the satellite condo rules.


Thanks for any help you can give me.

 

[mike_usagisan]

I live in Northern Virginia and was going to try this (which @Pape mentioned the other day) tomorrow.

Remote viewing of games using Google Chrome through Geo locating with CBS All Access and Fox.com

@Cinga posted this a while ago, and I went through and tested it, hopefully this will help those that find themselves unable to get the games on their local CBS station. For this, I am running Windows 10, and using Google Chrome as my browser. Microsoft Edge should also work, it’s similar in desi...

www.twobillsdrive.com

 

[Ring 6]

I live in Northern Virginia too. I have Sunday Ticket, which you can get without installing a Direct TV dish. It's 300 bucks for the whole season.

I thought there were restrictions, like only college students or people who line him buildings or areas that directv does not serve?
I had looked into it as an alternative to directv but was told I could not go that route and stuck with directv

 

[Ring 6]

You can also subscribe to NFL game pass which gives you the all22 but I do not think you can watch live, only taped.

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

This is the topic I was going to post. I am in NJ, bedridden, and only have Red Zone good but not for wanting to watch the entire game. I saw an adv about DirecTV Streaming, I haven't followed up to see if you can get the football package with it. Today I installed a Google Chromecast device but that is all I did, install it, don't know how to use or if it will get me Patriots games. Tomorrow at 4:25, on broadcast TV I get the Giants vs Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs vs Cleveland. No Pats. I need help, I am not technically smart maybe not smart at all. BTW can't get DirecTV at house because I live in a townhouse and can't cut down trees blocking shot to the satellite condo rules.


Thanks for any help you can give me.

You typically have to be a DirecTV customer to get the streaming package. I think you get the Sunday Ticket television package and then an optional add-on for streaming, where you download an app (mobile, tablet, or Chromecast type of device) and the login is through your DirecTV account. However, there may be some exception where you can still get it if you’re not able to get DirecTV because it isn’t offered. I would call them to ask.

Edit: see @MAC10 ’s post.

 

[mgteich]

just enter a fake address. i don't think they check TBH. usually apartment buildings are ok.

The poster said that he wanted to e legal. I don't think that he wants to steal content without paying.

I well understand that many, many don't agree with his position.

And yes, I will watch the game on tape.

I think Game Pass gives me the audio live,

Perhaps the radio feed is available for free on the internet.

 

[Brewskies]

You typically have to be a DirecTV customer to get the streaming package. I think you get the Sunday Ticket television package and then an optional add-on for streaming, where you download an app (mobile, tablet, or Chromecast type of device) and the login is through your DirecTV account. However, there may be some exception where you can still get it if you’re not able to get DirecTV because it isn’t offered. I would call them to ask.

Edit: see @MAC10 ’s post.

Thank you very much. I am calling tomorrow morning. I will report response. Thanks again

 

[TheRainMaker]

Redzone has gotten worse over the years. There’s a couple versions based on your cable or satellite provider. But they take forever to show highlights of who scored and go to games that are....actually in the redzone.

 

[Wax Frog]

I live in Northern Virginia and was going to try this (which @Pape mentioned the other day) tomorrow.

Remote viewing of games using Google Chrome through Geo locating with CBS All Access and Fox.com

@Cinga posted this a while ago, and I went through and tested it, hopefully this will help those that find themselves unable to get the games on their local CBS station. For this, I am running Windows 10, and using Google Chrome as my browser. Microsoft Edge should also work, it’s similar in desi...

www.twobillsdrive.com

I can confirm this is working for me (though the Dev Tools 'trick' step wasn't, so I had to do a slight workaround with a geolocation-hiding Chrome browser extension). Pape suggested I do a step-by-step guide, but here's a Cliff Notes version for now:

1) install a geolocation-changing extension (I opted for one called Change Geolocation (Location Guard))
2) click the extension's Details button to open the details tab
3) click 'extension options' from the details tab
4) enter coordinates for New England as instructed in the other guide
5) close extension tabs
6) clear browser cache
7) sign in to Paramount Plus and find the live channels - you should see WBZ listed
8) if not, clear cache again and sign back in

 

[Brotherblues]

You can also subscribe to NFL game pass which gives you the all22 but I do not think you can watch live, only taped.

I've been watching all games on gamepass for years and they're live (maybe a few seconds later than broadcast). It's the easiest thing in my opinion since you can watch on your browser from any computer, or on their app from any other device (including smart tvs).

 

[Ring 6]

I've been watching all games on gamepass for years and they're live (maybe a few seconds later than broadcast). It's the easiest thing in my opinion since you can watch on your browser from any computer, or on their app from any other device (including smart tvs).

Good to know I’ve had it 2 years and never tried to watch live because I have directv

 

[fnordcircle]

Gamepass + ExpressVPN works for me.

 

[Joker]

Gamepass + ExpressVPN works for me.

why the ExpressVPN...been binge watching gay porn have you?

 

[fnordcircle]

why the ExpressVPN...been binge watching gay porn have you?

At this point there's probably some gay porn out there with me in it so no I don't feely very compelled to use a VPN for that.

You can watch games/Redzone live if your VPN makes it look like you're in another country.