AT&T TV, now referred to as Directv Stream, is one of the leading live TV streaming services. Since professional and college sports are among the biggest reasons people switch to streaming services, one popular question is whether Directv Stream has NFL games. In this post, let me explain to you and everyone interested what NFL content is available with Directv Stream.
Through which Stream can I find NFL Games on Directv?
Directv Stream provides many of the major national broadcast and cable TV channels that air NFL games as part of its channel packages, including:
- CBS
- Fox
- NBC
- ESPN
- NFL Network
Therefore, channels such as CBS, Fox, and NBC will air games on Sunday afternoon and Sunday Night Football airs on NBC. ESPN will be airing Monday Night Football while the NFL Network will be airing Thursday Night Football.
To get all these NFL channels, you would require the Directv Stream Choice package starting from $89. 99/month. The higher tier offering known as Ultimate and Premier will offer even more sports channels but for NFL games, Choice has it all.
Will I get my local NFL team’s games?
Besides the NFL’s network partners, Directv Stream offers local affiliate broadcasts of ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC in most US metro area markets.
Therefore, you should be able to watch live local broadcasts of your local NFL team games in your market. Select your zip code on Directv Stream’s website and you can find out which local channels are available in your area.
The one exception is that Directv Stream does not have most local CW or MyTV affiliates which in some cases also have permission to air NFL games. Thus, you most likely would not get those games, a situation that is not ideal for the successful operation of the business.
Am I getting enough games with NFL Sunday Ticket?
As for the NFL, Directv Stream has the major national and local NFL game broadcasts but they don’t have the in-demand NFL Sunday Ticket offer.
Sunday Ticket provides all the games that are not televised in the viewers’ region, which means a fan can watch any game they want. However, Sunday Ticket is exclusive to DirecTV satellite service and cannot be offered by any other distributor.
Therefore if you want to be able to watch any NFL game every Sunday you have you have to go with the traditional Direct TV with Sunday ticket. However, those watching Directv Stream can watch the national and local games on CBS, Fox, NBC, and ESPN without Sunday Ticket.
Is There Anything Wrong With Watching the NFL?
While Directv Stream provides subscribers with comprehensive NFL game coverage, there are a few limitations to note:
No pausing/rewinding live content: For instance, similar to most live TV streaming services, you can’t fast forward, rewind, or even record live games as they are played. A DVR upgrade does let viewers record replays of games after they have been broadcasted.
Limited streams: Directv Stream restricts account streaming from multiple devices at a time specifically when connected through a home network. Therefore, it is not possible to watch the content on multiple mobile devices that are not at home simultaneously.
Video quality capped for mobile: Video has a maximum resolution of 1280 x 720 on mobile devices because of the limited bandwidth available. Thus, the image quality will again remain a bit lower on phones/tablets.
What Directv Stream does give you, however, is a lot of NFL content, and while there are limitations that satellite or cable could manage for some football superfans better.
Is Directv Stream Worth It for NFL Games?
As is widely expected, Directv Stream offers its customers a lineup of national and local NFL games every week during the season. The only big thing that is lacking is out-of-market Sunday games which NFL Sunday Ticket provides.
So if the ability to watch your favorite team every week is a requirement, Directv Stream most likely will not be enough to only watch the NFL. However, most of the stations, provide enough NFL programs without having to fix a satellite dish.
The Choice package with a cloud DVR will cost around $100 per month. Despite the cost, it can be a good choice for those consumers who are interested in the NFL but do not want to be tied by cables or contracts anymore. Taking into account all the football content provided, it is for many fans worth it due to the convenience and the possibility to decide when to watch it.
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