The Cheapest Way to Watch the NFL This Year

[Kel Varnsen]

I can't verify how this works, but read through this article if you're interested. Seems like a pretty good deal, especially if you have an easy way to connect your computer to your television.

The cheapest way to watch a buttload of NFL games this year—all of them live—is with a copy of Madden. You don't need an Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 or satellite dish to do it, either. Maybe the people behind the deal can't tell you, but I can: This will work.

It bears repeating as the season approaches because I still get "wait, what?" emails, two months after writing about the original deal. It was true then, it's true today, it'll be true when the game releases at the end of the month: You buy Madden NFL 25's "Anniversary Edition" for $100, you get a code that lets you watch DirecTV's Sunday Ticket Max service on a computer or a mobile device.

That's a hundred bucks, yes (and regular edition Madden is $60). But Sunday Ticket Max is $300, and that's if you're already paying for DirecTV service and have a dish stuck on your house. With this, maybe you're not watching on your big screen (unless you can get your device to display on your big screen), but the code gives you all the Sunday afternoon NFL games (except your local team's game). Sunday Ticket Max is also the service tier that offers the Red Zone Channel, which channel surfs the league and finds any game where a team is about to score.

EA Sports went in on this with DirecTV and Amazon back in May, and so Amazon is the only place where the anniversary edition is available. Supposedly the offer is limited to 100,000 copies, but it hasn't sold out yet and 100K should be more than enough to keep selling through to the game's launch on Aug. 27.

http://kotaku.com/the-cheapest-way-to-watch-the-nfl-this-year-1041559197

 

[BigRedRage]

ill be watching for free on broadcast television

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

ill be watching for free on broadcast television

That's fair, but not all Cards fans live in Arizona where they can get the games on local tv. Also for anyone that likes to watch other teams besides the Cards will be able to do that as well with this deal. Fortunately for me I will be watching Cards games for free as well.

 

[Mulli]

I am both out of town and one of those who can barely make it through the first quarter of Cards' games before I look for a better game to watch.

 

[BigRedRage]

So i just told a guy who doesnt game about it and he is doing it and giving me the game

 

[bankybruce]

I read someone where that you have to be a customer of DirectTV for this to work.

 

[Russ Smith]

I pre ordered it so we'll see. I had Sunday Ticket on the computer last year. I forget what I paid but 300 sounds close.

If it works great, I wasn't planning on paying for it this year due to the cost but $100 I can swing.

Forgot to add, thanks for posting.

 

[BigRedRage]

I read someone where that you have to be a customer of DirectTV for this to work.

Exclusive Offers From DirecTV

• For fans who are not currently DirecTV subscribers but are able to receive DirecTV service, they will receive a promo code entitling them to $10 off per month for their first year of service and one year of NFL Sunday Ticket Max at no additional charge.
• For fans who are already DirecTV and NFL Sunday Ticket Max subscribers, you can access NFL Sunday Ticket on your computer, tablet, and mobile devices using your current DirecTV username and password.
• For fans unable to receive DirecTV service, each Madden NFL 25 Anniversary Edition will include a unique code to access the 2013 regular season (17 weeks) trial of NFL Sunday Ticket on computers, tablets, and mobile devices- including access to the award-winning Red Zone Channel.

Do I need a DirecTV subscription to access NFL Sunday Ticket?
No, it's not necessary to have a DirecTV subscription. Each Anniversary Edition includes a code that can be redeemed to access the full 2013 regular season (17 weeks) of NFL Sunday Ticket on computer, tablet, and mobile devices.

http://www.amazon.com/Madden-NFL-Anniversary-Edition-Xbox-360/dp/B00CF7KVMI

 

[Kel Varnsen]

I pre ordered it so we'll see. I had Sunday Ticket on the computer last year. I forget what I paid but 300 sounds close.

If it works great, I wasn't planning on paying for it this year due to the cost but $100 I can swing.

Forgot to add, thanks for posting.

That's awesome, Russ. I'm happy to hear that such a good Cardinals fan can watch all the games.

 

[Solar7]

I bought this a few weeks ago too - as someone who drives in from Vegas for Cardinals games, does a lot of traveling otherwise, and tends to be getting close enough to town to get an LTE connection, it will be awesome to watch the morning games on my tablet as I get in.

Plus it's great for Fantasy Football Sundays. I meet up with friends on the weekends to watch the games, but they always want to just leave it on the Red Zone channel... now I can watch my Cardinals games and not irritate the others who prefer that.

 

[Russ Smith]

That's awesome, Russ. I'm happy to hear that such a good Cardinals fan can watch all the games.

I did last year too but I think I paid 3 times as much.

The feeds were very reliable though, much moreso than the online sites.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

I heard about this a couple of weeks ago...I'm not a gamer anymore, but I did the preorder...Looking forward to it! I'll just sell the game for a few $$ to make a little back. XBOX360 version if anyone is interested.

 

[splitsecond]

I wonder how he resolution is from iPhone to or iPad to TV.... This could solve our tailgate TV dilemma much cheaper than a portable dish and subscription

 

[Gee!]

Already been talked about..

http://www.arizonasportsfans.com/vb/f50/madden-25-a-196165.html

 

[wa52lz]

• For fans who are not currently DirecTV subscribers but are able to receive DirecTV service, they will receive a promo code entitling them to $10 off per month for their first year of service and one year of NFL Sunday Ticket Max at no additional charge.
• For fans unable to receive DirecTV service, each Madden NFL 25 Anniversary Edition will include a unique code to access the 2013 regular season (17 weeks) trial of NFL Sunday Ticket on computers, tablets, and mobile devices- including access to the award-winning Red Zone Channel.

Wouldn't this mean if you're in an area that gets DTV, the best you could get is $10 off and free NFL Ticket if you subscribe?

 

[Big Deal]

• For fans who are not currently DirecTV subscribers but are able to receive DirecTV service, they will receive a promo code entitling them to $10 off per month for their first year of service and one year of NFL Sunday Ticket Max at no additional charge.
• For fans unable to receive DirecTV service, each Madden NFL 25 Anniversary Edition will include a unique code to access the 2013 regular season (17 weeks) trial of NFL Sunday Ticket on computers, tablets, and mobile devices- including access to the award-winning Red Zone Channel.

Wouldn't this mean if you're in an area that gets DTV, the best you could get is $10 off and free NFL Ticket if you subscribe?

No, click the link http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.ht...201&pf_rd_p=1588469242&pf_rd_i=B00CF7KVGE#FAQ

It specifically says you do not have to have a DirecTV subscription to get the Sunday Ticket on a computer or tablet, or mobile device.

 

[NJCardFan]

I thought I heard that Sunday Ticket is going to be free this season again on directTV?

 

[wa52lz]

No, click the link http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.ht...201&pf_rd_p=1588469242&pf_rd_i=B00CF7KVGE#FAQ

It specifically says you do not have to have a DirecTV subscription to get the Sunday Ticket on a computer or tablet, or mobile device.

Thanks

 

[BigRedRage]

A friend was going to do it and emailed directtv and is under the impression that if you CAN get direct tv, you get free sunday ticket and $10 off per month. He says you cannot buy madden and get the online stuff without being a direct tv subscriber when you do have the ability to have direct tv.

 

[Big Deal]

A friend was going to do it and emailed directtv and is under the impression that if you CAN get direct tv, you get free sunday ticket and $10 off per month. He says you cannot buy madden and get the online stuff without being a direct tv subscriber when you do have the ability to have direct tv.

Why are we still arguing this? Your friend is wrong. Click the link, and read the FAQs. It clearly states how it works and what the requirements are. Why is it so hard to fathom that DirecTV is looking for a way to add revenue outside of people who have or want their service.

 

[BigRedRage]

Why are we still arguing this? Your friend is wrong. Click the link, and read the FAQs. It clearly states how it works and what the requirements are. Why is it so hard to fathom that DirecTV is looking for a way to add revenue outside of people who have or want their service.

I have clicked the link and read the site multiple times. It is grey and does not specifically say that you can simply get the code. It says if you cannot get direct tv you get the code itself. It says if you can you get a discount on direct tv.

Thanks for the rude reply though, I am just trying to help someone and have read everything you are pointing to and NOTHING on there specifically states that he can get the code only and refuse DTV service. He would rathe rnot shell out the money and then have to argue with DTV that he doesnt want the cable service.

Its not hard to fathom at all. Its also not hard to fathom that they would rather strong arm you into a contract than just let you have sunday ticket.

 

[BigRedRage]

Do I need a DirecTV subscription to access NFL Sunday Ticket?
No, it's not necessary to have a DirecTV subscription. Each Anniversary Edition includes a code that can be redeemed to access the full 2013 regular season (17 weeks) of NFL Sunday Ticket on computer, tablet, and mobile devices.
I don't have DirecTV service, but I'd like to sign up. What offers are available to me?
In addition to access to the full 2013 regular season (17 weeks) of NFL Sunday Ticket on computer, tablet, and mobile devices, the Anniversary Edition includes an exclusive promotional code. When redeemed, this offers a $10 discount per month for the first year of service, in addition to NFL Sunday Ticket Max at no additional charge. This includes HD viewing on your TV of every NFL game, up to eight games at once on the Mix Channel, and more.

TO me it seems good to go but I am not the one spending $100. He is skeptical of how its written. Looking more for someone who has done it before than a "hey wangface click the link" responce.

 

[wa52lz]

VIPBox website is a free way to watch the games on line. If you have a Roku, you can get Playon, this is $50 for a lifetime lic., and then stream VIPBox to your Roku. I was able to get all the games last night, might not be HD, but pretty darn good for free (I had the Roku and Playon before I found this out).

 

[wa52lz]

I have clicked the link and read the site multiple times. It is grey and does not specifically say that you can simply get the code. It says if you cannot get direct tv you get the code itself. It says if you can you get a discount on direct tv.

Thanks for the rude reply though, I am just trying to help someone and have read everything you are pointing to and NOTHING on there specifically states that he can get the code only and refuse DTV service. He would rathe rnot shell out the money and then have to argue with DTV that he doesnt want the cable service.

Its not hard to fathom at all. Its also not hard to fathom that they would rather strong arm you into a contract than just let you have sunday ticket.

I'm a bit skeptical myself, the info on line is conflicting.

 

[SO91]

You could use a VPN in The Netherlands and sign up for Game Pass, which was free. I heard about this earlier this year, but have not tried it.

found a link http://acouplevagabonds.com/how-to-watch-nfl-game-pass-for-free/

Also, when I originally read about it (Reddit) person said you could switch back to your regular connection after logging in for better speeds.