The Kansas City Chiefs have been one of the most beloved and high-performing franchises in the NFL over the past few seasons. The Chiefs are now in the AFC Championship game for the fourth consecutive year and have participated in two of the last four Super Bowls, emerging victorious in Super Bowl LIV when their star quarterback was Patrick Mahomes.
Now, with such a talented and exciting team, the games that the Chiefs play can attract the attention of viewers in their region and throughout the country. This article aims to provide the answers to some of the frequently asked questions regarding watching Chiefs games if you are a Dish Network subscriber.
Which Dish Network Channel does Chiefs Games Broadcast On?
If you are a subscriber to Dish Network satellite then most Chiefs games will be aired on your local CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN, or NFL Network station depending on the week’s network television broadcast.
This is the reason why CBS and Fox switch between airing AFC away games. If the Chiefs are scheduled to play an NFC team, then the game is going to be aired on Fox. NBC television broadcasts Sunday night games and ESPN broadcasts Monday night football. Thursday night games, however, can only be viewed from the NFL Network.
Therefore, for instance, whenever the Chiefs are facing an AFC on Sunday afternoon check out CBS. But if they are playing an NFC team on a Sunday afternoon it could mean you have to switch to Fox in other to watch the game.
However, to be safe, one should always consult the weekly NFL schedule to have a look at which network will air the Chiefs game of the week. The Dish guide you get from your local distributors should assist you in getting into the right channel depending on your package and area.
How to Access Channels with Specific Chiefs Games Broadcasts:
- CBS: As for the Dish Network, one can normally locate CBS on a range between the 7th and 13th channel in America’s Top channel packages. If there is no CBS affiliate station available in your area, you may need to call Dish to confirm your availability.
- Fox: Typically, Fox channels range from channel 17 to 29 in the DISH depending on where in America’s Top packages you are located. Be sure to add Fox to your Dish package.
- NBC: Basically, any area can get its regional NBC channel from Dish somewhere between channel 5-9 in America’s Top packages. If it is not available, then simply dial Dish.
- ESPN: Go to dish. com and click the dish America’s top button to find ESPN on channel 140. Monday Night Football is one of the popular programs that can be watched on ESPN.
- NFL Network: This cable channel is usually located on channel 154 and airs 24/7 NFL channel. This may involve an additional sports package which may be a little pricey to acquire to access the sport.
How to Stream Chiefs Games on Dish:
If you want to stream Chiefs games live online through Dish rather than watch on your TV, there are a couple of options:
- Dish anywhere. com – Members having a Dish account can log into the site and watch what is in their package including live TV stations that air the Chiefs. It can be viewed on your computer, your mobile phone, your tablet, and even more.
- Redzone Channel – As a bonus sign up to the Redzone channel package to watch the live look-ins and the highlights across the league on Sundays. A brilliant way to watch Chiefs action and score updates.
- Additional Options for Local Games not broadcast nationally – For local games only, one can subscribe to an NFL Gamepad (sometimes comes at a cost). Watch all preseason, regular season, and post-season games, both out-of-market games online.
Where are Chiefs Games with the Following Dish Packages?
As for the availability of Chiefs games, the airing of the channels that broadcast the Chiefs games may differ depending on the Dish Network package plan.
- America's Top 120/200/250 Packages: If the games involve the Chiefs, coverage should be on CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN, and any other national channel. The NFL Sunday Ticket is exclusive to DirecTV with Sunday Ticket simulcast on NFL Network also coming with its own cost.
- America's Everything Pack: Can see all available games of Chiefs. Includes NFL Network plus some regional sports networks.
- Specific Sports Packages: For Thursday games or highlight packs, NFL Network, or NFL Redzone you have to go for Dish’s Multi-Sport pack or individual channels. Check to see if there is a branch in your area.
If you are attempting to locate the Chiefs game on Dish every week, pay attention to the channel directory and packages. Add additional Sports event packages if required. Streaming through Dish Anywhere offers the added advantage of the flexibility of view. So, whether you have the NFL Red Zone or subscribe to Sunday Ticket, you won’t miss any Chiefs action.
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