Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I received an email today regarding settlement of a class action suit brought against MLB Extra Innings and MLBTV. The suit was still going on but it appears the "plantiffs" and MLBTV settled and offered to discount the package this year by around 15% and the next two years 12.5% per year, but more importantly are now offering a single team package. The single team package will cost roughly 2/3 the cost of the full package, so not sure it's really worth it, but does make me wonder if ST won't be far behind in offering a similar option. I've often read head in threads many folks wanting such an option, may be there sooner than you'd think, though would imagine ST would fight something like this harder and not be as quick to settle. Apparently it's only offered through either DTV or Comcast so if you had it through TWC, sounds like you're out of luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I received an email today regarding settlement of a class action suit brought against MLB Extra Innings and MLBTV. The suit was still going on but it appears the "plantiffs" and MLBTV settled and offered to discount the package this year by around 15% and the next two years 12.5% per year, but more importantly are now offering a single team package. The single team package will cost roughly 2/3 the cost of the full package, so not sure it's really worth it, but does make me wonder if ST won't be far behind in offering a similar option. I've often read head in threads many folks wanting such an option, may be there sooner than you'd think, though would imagine ST would fight something like this harder and not be as quick to settle. Apparently it's only offered through either DTV or Comcast so if you had it through TWC, sounds like you're out of luck Got the same email and MLB.TV was also included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 A similar suit was settled involving the NHL and Center Ice. NFL can't be far behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 The NHL single team rate is hardly worth it. You only save a couple of bucks off the full package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 (edited) yeah, it was really a joke to be honest... The real wall that needs to crumble is the blackout restrictions. If I want to watch the Sabres, I MUST subscribe to a cable/satellite service (and I think DISH doesnt get it?) Also, Im an Indians fan. we for some reason are in their "market". In order to watch the Indians, I need to subscribe to Directv, and add a $12/mo sports package so I can get Sports Time Ohio. Its a racket. In Philly, you can only watch the Phillies, Flyers, and 76ers if you subscribe to Comcast. Once the blackout restrictions are done... then cords will be cut. I would absolutely pay for stand-alone MLB/NHL streaming services if I could get my home teams. I think this is why they were so eager to 'settle'. Edited February 11, 2016 by May Day 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 For baseball it says the full package will be $109, single team $89, so tend to agree, probably not worth saving $20 The NHL single team rate is hardly worth it. You only save a couple of bucks off the full package. I think there may be a pending suit involving Sunday ticket.Would be great to get single team option; that is really all I need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I think there may be a pending suit involving Sunday ticket. Would be great to get single team option; that is really all I need. Well, that and the RedZone chl -for commercials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 yeah, it was really a joke to be honest... The real wall that needs to crumble is the blackout restrictions. If I want to watch the Sabres, I MUST subscribe to a cable/satellite service (and I think DISH doesnt get it?) Also, Im an Indians fan. we for some reason are in their "market". In order to watch the Indians, I need to subscribe to Directv, and add a $12/mo sports package so I can get Sports Time Ohio. Its a racket. In Philly, you can only watch the Phillies, Flyers, and 76ers if you subscribe to Comcast. Once the blackout restrictions are done... then cords will be cut. I would absolutely pay for stand-alone MLB/NHL streaming services if I could get my home teams. I think this is why they were so eager to 'settle'. Well the single team option is $85. 6 months of STO at $12 a month is $72. Seems like you still come out ahead. Personally I'm a Tigers fan and I only care about watching the Tigers. They are out of market for me. I wasn't planning on returning to MLB.tv at $130, but for $85 to watch what I want might have lured me back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 (edited) Well the single team option is $85. 6 months of STO at $12 a month is $72. Seems like you still come out ahead. Personally I'm a Tigers fan and I only care about watching the Tigers. They are out of market for me. I wasn't planning on returning to MLB.tv at $130, but for $85 to watch what I want might have lured me back The single team option is not even a choice for me. They are blacked out in WNY because we are in their "market".... which is criminal. I would like to just drop Directv. The only things tying me to it are Cleveland and the Sabres, really. I enjoy College football season too. Thats a HUGE expense to have the ability to watch my 'home' teams legally. Edited February 11, 2016 by May Day 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 It's simpler than that. just threaten to leave DTV, and they give you a break almost every year. Been working for years. I don't have the other tickets as I'm just an NFL junkee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 It's simpler than that. just threaten to leave DTV, and they give you a break almost every year. Been working for years. I don't have the other tickets as I'm just an NFL junkee.its very easy call and be nice and ask for discounts. Last year they offered free ST to me but I opted for the ST Max for iPhone or iPad app and paid like 150$. This year will likely just go for the free ST don't need max Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Even with the annual haggling, it costs a lot. They still pull some dirty tricks with the tiering. Just to get stupid Nbc sports to watch the sabres it's a big upgrade.... Nhl network, MLB network... I watch very little to no television so it's just a coordinated money syphon between the sports leagues and cable providers. Comcast owns an nhl team, the biggest cable provider, and is the Nhl TV partner. They haveven a vested interest in the antiquated rules and not progressing. All I need is netflix, an MLB app, nhl app, and Disney app. Would subscribe to NCAA football too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Our main home is in Jax, FL, so I've been burdened with ST since '96. Our children & grandkids live there too, so its the main reason for Family Sunday's in the Fall. For as BS as the co$t will be for just the Bills games, I'm still interested -Sabres too. I don't follow any other Hockey team and with football, the RedZone channel is our 'Jump to' channel during commercials anyway. IMO, the day the exclusive rights pkg the NFL has w/ DTV ends, that's the day DTV dies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasBillsFan1 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Since AT&T now owns DTV, I wonder how that will play out. Will Ticket be available on Uverse? Or, will NFL open Ticket to all other carriers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Since AT&T now owns DTV, I wonder how that will play out. Will Ticket be available on Uverse? Or, will NFL open Ticket to all other carriers? expect it to stay on the sat only for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 Everytime the contract ends, they renew it. I agree that if it ended DTV would go down the tubes, so for that reason, they seem to be willing to pay a boat load to the NFL so they keep the exclusive deal going. But do think with the direction things are headed the end is sooner than you'd think IMO, the day the exclusive rights pkg the NFL has w/ DTV ends, that's the day DTV dies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Everytime the contract ends, they renew it. I agree that if it ended DTV would go down the tubes, so for that reason, they seem to be willing to pay a boat load to the NFL so they keep the exclusive deal going. But do think with the direction things are headed the end is sooner than you'd think at least 6 more seasons..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 yeah, it was really a joke to be honest... The real wall that needs to crumble is the blackout restrictions. If I want to watch the Sabres, I MUST subscribe to a cable/satellite service (and I think DISH doesnt get it?) Also, Im an Indians fan. we for some reason are in their "market". In order to watch the Indians, I need to subscribe to Directv, and add a $12/mo sports package so I can get Sports Time Ohio. Its a racket. In Philly, you can only watch the Phillies, Flyers, and 76ers if you subscribe to Comcast. Once the blackout restrictions are done... then cords will be cut. I would absolutely pay for stand-alone MLB/NHL streaming services if I could get my home teams. I think this is why they were so eager to 'settle'. I too would "cut the cable" if I could get my home teams via MLB.com and NHL Center Ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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