KOKIDKOKID Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Hi folks...anyone been noticing the adds on the NFL Network for their Red Zone Channel beginning this season? I am wondering how this relates to the Sunday Ticket / Super Fan Red Zone channel? I had always thought the RZ channel on the ST/SF package was nearly worth the annual cost of that package alone and now it seems as if the same channel or a channel with the same name even will be available on cable without having to pony up for it as part of the ST/SF packages? Even though I got a great renewal price I may have thought more than twice about re-upping this year if I knew I could get the RZ Channel on my DirectTV package without dropping a couple of hundred bones on it....it is nice to be able to see any game I want in HD though especially as a Dallas fan in the SF Bay Area....but still....just wondering if anyone knows anything about these 2 (or are they one in the same) Red Zone channels? KO'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Hi folks...anyone been noticing the adds on the NFL Network for their Red Zone Channel beginning this season? I am wondering how this relates to the Sunday Ticket / Super Fan Red Zone channel? I had always thought the RZ channel on the ST/SF package was nearly worth the annual cost of that package alone and now it seems as if the same channel or a channel with the same name even will be available on cable without having to pony up for it as part of the ST/SF packages? Even though I got a great renewal price I may have thought more than twice about re-upping this year if I knew I could get the RZ Channel on my DirectTV package without dropping a couple of hundred bones on it....it is nice to be able to see any game I want in HD though especially as a Dallas fan in the SF Bay Area....but still....just wondering if anyone knows anything about these 2 (or are they one in the same) Red Zone channels? KO'd http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/showscontent...ectType=redzone Interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Sounds like it's audio only with scrolling stats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Sounds like it's audio only with scrolling stats? Correct. Definitely not the same as the Red Zone Channel on Directv. If it was, I would cancel the ticket. Bummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulOttCarruth Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 They've always had this. The name may be the same but it's not the same product. The DirecTV version has actual live footage, switching you to games as scoring plays are about to happen. The show on NFL Network is stats driven. It scrolls through box scores and provides no live game feeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swashbucklers Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 (edited) I think it will be different than in years past and will jump to live game action (at least that is what it sounds like to me!) NFL Redzone TV It says on there Near Live and extended highlights! Edited August 19, 2009 by Swashbucklers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I think it will be different than in years past and will jump to live game action (at least that is what it sounds like to me!) NFL Redzone TV It says on there Near Live and extended highlights! Wow if thats the case then I will never get NFL package Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swashbucklers Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Since I cannot get DirectTV at my house I am very intrigued by this. I signed up for the newsletter and am yet to receive anything regarding it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlanta Cracker Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 (edited) I think it will be different than in years past and will jump to live game action (at least that is what it sounds like to me!) NFL Redzone TV It says on there Near Live and extended highlights! This says it's a "new channel" not that it's a show aired on NFL Network. If it's a new channel I don't know how many providers will carry it this year. Definitely worth keeping an eye on though! Found this article discussing From Monday - Comcast only carrier at the moment Edited August 19, 2009 by Atlanta Cracker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2v Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 As I understand it, and who knows just how accurate "Marco" from Comcast was, this will be a separate channel available in the Digital Classic tier on Comcast (the same tier that the NFL Network will be available in, along with ESPNU, NHL Network, NBA TV, thanks to the deal Comcast and NFLN reached earlier this summer); in other words, if you're already getting that package, you'll get the Red Zone channel and won't have to do anything else. And yes, it will be similar to the Red Zone Channel that's part of Sunday Ticket: live (or "near live") look-ins at games where a team is getting close to scoring, etc. It's part of the compromise between Comcast and NFLN that got NFLN moved off the premium tier and down to a less restrictive tier. Availability date for the Red Zone Channel is September 13, which is also the first Sunday of regular season NFL action. As for non-Comcast cable outlets, you have to think that it's another great bargaining chip for the NFL as they try to get more eyes on their programming. And for cable outlets, as noted in the posts above it's a way to get as much NFL as possible without having to get DirecTV. 2V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTed46 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 As I understand it, and who knows just how accurate "Marco" from Comcast was, this will be a separate channel available in the Digital Classic tier on Comcast (the same tier that the NFL Network will be available in, along with ESPNU, NHL Network, NBA TV, thanks to the deal Comcast and NFLN reached earlier this summer); in other words, if you're already getting that package, you'll get the Red Zone channel and won't have to do anything else. And yes, it will be similar to the Red Zone Channel that's part of Sunday Ticket: live (or "near live") look-ins at games where a team is getting close to scoring, etc. It's part of the compromise between Comcast and NFLN that got NFLN moved off the premium tier and down to a less restrictive tier. Availability date for the Red Zone Channel is September 13, which is also the first Sunday of regular season NFL action. As for non-Comcast cable outlets, you have to think that it's another great bargaining chip for the NFL as they try to get more eyes on their programming. And for cable outlets, as noted in the posts above it's a way to get as much NFL as possible without having to get DirecTV. 2V Dang, I got Verizon FIOS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swashbucklers Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 As I understand it, and who knows just how accurate "Marco" from Comcast was, this will be a separate channel available in the Digital Classic tier on Comcast (the same tier that the NFL Network will be available in, along with ESPNU, NHL Network, NBA TV, thanks to the deal Comcast and NFLN reached earlier this summer); in other words, if you're already getting that package, you'll get the Red Zone channel and won't have to do anything else. And yes, it will be similar to the Red Zone Channel that's part of Sunday Ticket: live (or "near live") look-ins at games where a team is getting close to scoring, etc. It's part of the compromise between Comcast and NFLN that got NFLN moved off the premium tier and down to a less restrictive tier. Availability date for the Red Zone Channel is September 13, which is also the first Sunday of regular season NFL action. As for non-Comcast cable outlets, you have to think that it's another great bargaining chip for the NFL as they try to get more eyes on their programming. And for cable outlets, as noted in the posts above it's a way to get as much NFL as possible without having to get DirecTV. 2V That sounds great. Let's hope that your boy "Marco" is right. I was hoping I would get it and I would have been willing to pay for it, but this is all the better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJV Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Dang, I got Verizon FIOS as do I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Next Generation Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I believe in 2010 it will be on the NFL Network just like DirecTV. This year, though, separate channel which currently only Comcast is carrying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJW Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 2V is correct. The NFL Network Red Zone channel is completely different from the DirecTV Sunday Ticket Red Zone channel. Unfortunately they are having a difficult time getting it carried (just like they did with the NFL Network) and so far only Comcast has signed on. Last I heard the new channel didn't even have their on-air talent hired yet. I'm sure they will by show time, but the initial reaction from the cable carriers has been lukewarm at best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swashbucklers Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 2V is correct. The NFL Network Red Zone channel is completely different from the DirecTV Sunday Ticket Red Zone channel. Unfortunately they are having a difficult time getting it carried (just like they did with the NFL Network) and so far only Comcast has signed on. Last I heard the new channel didn't even have their on-air talent hired yet. I'm sure they will by show time, but the initial reaction from the cable carriers has been lukewarm at best. So, if they only have Comcast, will it be scrapped then, or is Comcast big enough that it will carry it until they drum up more interest? Is it a definite for this year on Comcast? :fingerscrossed: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2v Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I've heard Scott Hansen from NFLN will be the host. Here's a link to a little more info. 2V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystykoekaki Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I have Comcast and the sports package, gonna love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowdog Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I'm hoping Dishnetwork picks this up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livestrong5480 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 (edited) I'm hoping Dishnetwork picks this up. Yellowdog, I work for DISH Network and let's just say that Comcast isn't the only provider picking this up for 2009. If you have DISH you will be very happy come Sept. Edited August 22, 2009 by livestrong5480 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowdog Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Yellowdog, I work for DISH Network and let's just say that Comcast isn't the only provider picking this up for 2009. If you have DISH you will be very happy come Sept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I have Comcast and the sports package, gonna love it! I also have Comcast. NFLNetwork is no longer a part of that pay package in my area, it's free. As is the redzone channel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpholmes Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 NFL Launches exclusive website and announces via Twitter: http://redzonetv.nfl.com/ Picked up by Dish and Comcast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpholmes Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Just got off the phone with Comcast... the RedZone Channel isn't being offered in Northern California currently... Was really hoping to avoid Sunday Ticket... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swashbucklers Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Just got off the phone with Comcast... the RedZone Channel isn't being offered in Northern California currently... Was really hoping to avoid Sunday Ticket... I really hope that doesn't happen in my area. I would be extremely pissed! I am already sick of hearing that the Tigers are being brought to me in crystal clear high definition by Comcast, and I cannot get them in HD in my area through Comcast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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