Each stadium's local blackout area is defined by the broadcast signal of the local affiliate carrying the game, not by the mileage surrounding the stadium.
The NFL requests broadcasters to black out games for a number of reasons:
- To make sure your local team benefits from a stadium full of enthusiastic fans.
- To protect home game attendance of the teams.
- To assure the entertainment value of a full stadium - for people in the stands and for people watching TV.
- To protect local television coverage.
Games Available on NFL SUNDAY TICKET
Because of NFL and broadcast network requirements outside of DIRECTV's control, games broadcast by your local FOX or CBS station will not be available on channels in the 700s. You must tune to your local FOX or CBS station to watch those games. DIRECTV is required to enforce this rule to ALL of its customers, including customers in areas where DIRECTV does not offer local channels.
Switching Between Games on Different Channels
The best way to switch between games on your local FOX or CBS channel and your NFL SUNDAY TICKET channels to set up a Favorite Channels list. Your DIRECTV® System makes it easy to program. Just press the menu button on your remote and, depending on your receiver, look for a prompt that offers either "Favorite Channels," "Customize Channels" or a similar option. Your system manual will tell you what to expect.
You can create multiple lists, such as one for movie channels and another for sports channels. It's easy to use and even easier to enjoy. For more details, see your owner's manual.
Last-Minute Local Broadcast Changes
If a local station decides to broadcast a different game from the one originally scheduled, DIRECTV will remove the blackout restrictions when permitted by the NFL so that the originally scheduled game is available in the 700-719 channel range as soon as possible.
Local Broadcaster Switches Game Coverage
If a local station switches coverage due to a one-sided or extra-long game, DIRECTV will remove the blackout restrictions when permitted by the NFL so that the game will be available in the 700-719 channel range.
If a local station stays with coverage of an extra-long game instead of switching to the start of the next game, DIRECTV will remove the restrictions on the start of the next game, when permitted by the NFL, so that the game will be available in the 700-719 channel range until the local station resumes coverage as scheduled.
Sports subscriptions cannot be canceled, transferred, refunded, or credited (in part or in whole) after the season starts. To receive sports programming, a DIRECTV subscription is required and all DIRECTV Receivers must be continuously connected to the same land-based phone line. Sports subscriptions automatically continue each year at a special renewal rate, provided DIRECTV carries these services, unless subscriber calls to cancel prior to the start of the season. Commercial locations require an appropriate license agreement. Commercial signal theft is subject to civil and criminal penalties.
Actual number of games varies by market due to blackout rules and other conditions. To receive sports programming, all DIRECTV Receivers must be continuously connected to the same land-based phone line. NFL SUNDAY TICKET and NFL SUNDAY TICKET SuperFan automatically continue each year, provided DIRECTV carries these services, unless customer calls to cancel prior to the season. Programming consists of all Sunday games broadcast on FOX and CBS at 1pm and 4pm ET. However, games broadcast by your local FOX or CBS affiliate will not be available in NFL SUNDAY TICKET. Subscription broadcasts during Week 16 will air on Saturday, December 24. Commercial locations require an appropriate licensee agreement. Signal theft is subject to civil and criminal penalties. "NFL," the NFL Shield design, "NFL SUNDAY TICKET" and its respective logo are registered trademarks of the National Football League and its affiliates. Team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Programming, pricing, terms and conditions subject to change. Pricing is residential. Taxes not included. Receipt of DIRECTV programming is subject to the terms of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement; copy provided at DIRECTV.com and in your first bill. Hardware and programming sold separately. Equipment specifications and programming options may vary in Alaska and Hawaii. DIRECTV services not provided outside the U.S. ©2005 DIRECTV, Inc. DIRECTV and the Cyclone Design logo and DIRECTV SPORTS are registered trademarks of DIRECTV Inc. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.
