meh Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Please advise of viable options for watching Bills on ESPN without cable. (Not looking for a free option) For the Pats game I tried signing up for the NFL network and after going through all the steps to sign-up, provide CC info and get the app on Roku, I was then prompted to login to my cable provider account, which of course I don't have. I'm hoping to avoid the time wasting and frustration if the same will happen when I try to add ESPN channel to Roku. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubs Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 (edited) An HD antenna would work. The game will be on ABC local I think. they are like 40 bucks and the picture is really good, depending on the positioning, etc... also super easy to hook up. Just plug into the coax and go. Edited January 4, 2020 by dubs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Pm sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 My listing shows that the game is on the local ABC station, which I can get with an antenna. I assume it's nationwide on ABC, since I'm not near Buffalo or Houston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaCrispy Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Sports bar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Credz Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Get an amazon firestick. You can add free tv streaming services to it and you can watch the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnCoke11 Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Go to a place with cable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 YouTube TV. First week is free and it's legal and don't have to worry about viruses from sketchy websites 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meh Posted January 4, 2020 Author Share Posted January 4, 2020 Thanks! I didn't see ABC listed when I checked nfl.com for broadcast. I've got an HD antenna which is how I watch most games, but after missing the NE game and not having a solution wanted to get ahead of it this time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, dubs said: An HD antenna would work. The game will be on ABC local I think. they are like 40 bucks and the picture is really good, depending on the positioning, etc... also super easy to hook up. Just plug into the coax and go. We have this HD antenna. Have used it for years https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-HDTV-Antenna I'd like to build this one when I get a Round Tuit https://lifehacker.com/build-your-own-paper-thin-super-powerful-hd-antenna-5919128 I'm a little concerned about the game as it isn't listed on ABC locally here - just "TBA" - even though it says it's broadcast nationwide on 506. But I have my backup plans: 1) Neighbor's house along with Hound of the Baskervilles. Neighbor is gone and we're dog-sitting. Has ESPN. A bit concerned Hound won't allow me to sit on Her Sofa. 2) Different neighbor's house along with 3 parrots. I got a good start on teaching them the Shout song during the Patriots game. Problem was we lost that one so..... 3) Bills Backers bar (verified on Facebook) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterRob Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 24 minutes ago, meh said: Please advise of viable options for watching Bills on ESPN without cable. (Not looking for a free option) For the Pats game I tried signing up for the NFL network and after going through all the steps to sign-up, provide CC info and get the app on Roku, I was then prompted to login to my cable provider account, which of course I don't have. I'm hoping to avoid the time wasting and frustration if the same will happen when I try to add ESPN channel to Roku. Thank you. ABC affiliates around WNY have the game. I've got my HD antenna ready to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLTbills Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Just sent you a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagon127 Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Its nationally on your local ABC affiliate. They just use the espn graphics and announcers. It doesnt matter if your in buffalo or hawaii, you have this game for free with a digital antenna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 45 minutes ago, meh said: Please advise of viable options for watching Bills on ESPN without cable. (Not looking for a free option) For the Pats game I tried signing up for the NFL network and after going through all the steps to sign-up, provide CC info and get the app on Roku, I was then prompted to login to my cable provider account, which of course I don't have. I'm hoping to avoid the time wasting and frustration if the same will happen when I try to add ESPN channel to Roku. Thank you. local ABC tv Or streaming options Watch on TV Broadcast Information: ESPN/ABC Play-by-Play: Joe Tessitore Commentary: Booger McFarland Sideline: Lisa Salters Watch on Mobile Live game streams are available on the following platforms: * Bills Mobile app, presented by M&T Bank, (for iOS devices) Buffalobills.com mobile site for iOS devices (Safari browser ONLY) Yahoo! Sports (mobile browser or app) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 For the Pats game, I ended up watching it on my phone. I had to download an app for it, the name of which I probably can't mention, but it begins with "y." When I tried to mirror it on my TV, I got a message. "This content is not authorized by the NFL for TV." So, I was stuck with my five inch screen on my phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 If all else fails Listen Live Fans can listen to the action on the Bills Radio Network, featuring longtime center Eric Wood and the voice of the Bills, John Murphy. Bills Radio Network: Buffalo: * WGR550 (550 AM) Toronto: * Fan 590 (590 AM) Rochester: WCMF (96.5 AM) & WROC (950 AM) Syracuse: KROCK (WKRL 100.9 & 106.5 FM) & (94.9 FM Utica) Play-by-Play: John Murphy Color Analyst: Eric Wood Sideline: Sal Capaccio *Flagship stations A complete list of radio stations across the Bills Radio Network, is available here. National Radio: The game will also be broadcast on the Westwood One radio network. Play-by-Play: Tom McCarthy Color Analyst: Rod Woodson Sideline: Hub Arkush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alton Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 The dofu sports app in both the ios and android app store works the best. I don't know how Apple approved it, but it's legitimately there. I usually use my phone to pick the youtube stream as an option, then go to a youtube app on my apple tv and find that stream in my history folder to watch it on the big screen. You can also airplay it or cast it to chromecast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrtonHearsaWho Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 One other option if you already have a Roku is Sling...forget which option/plan has ESPN but it isn’t too pricy and honestly is a pretty good option for other programming too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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