NFL Gamepass blackouts. Will you be signing up?

The_Honeybadger · 05-07-2022 8:21pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119288089#Comment_119288089

I went with it again after a lot of thought. I still think it’s reasonable value, especially given I live in Brazil.

Im a Redzone man for the most part unless my own team (Steelers) are playing so it’s probably only going to impact me a handful of times during the season and if there is a game I absolutely can’t miss there is always the Now TV 24hr pass for a tenner.

For somebody that wants to watch the pick of the weekends games each week Sky might work better

Ohmeha · 05-07-2022 8:43pm

I'll almost certainly renew as I'm Brazil which works out about €70.00 at the moment it's still good value for nearly 90% of NFL games live and all the archives

The re-introduction last season of the Sky blackouts on Sunday evenings was ridiculous but I have turkish sports app SSport+ as a backup as they often will also show the same blacked out game particularly the 9.25pm Fox game

tgdaly · 06-07-2022 9:21am

Some amount of people "living in Brazil" on this thread 🤔😂

BKWDR · 06-07-2022 2:00pm

living in Brazil myself and on the fence whether to resub this year. only 70 quid but i have all the games streamed on my iptv, i only really wanted it for the game in 40 mins. But to be honest, the youtube highlights 4/5 mins long do me and i watch more of them so catch up on more games than watching 1 or max 2 games at 40 mins.

teachinggal123 · 25-08-2022 1:35pm

Maybe someone can advise on the best thing to do.

My boyfriend is in Brazil, but he forgot to update his cc details for Game Pass so his sub expired. He is now trying to renew but the only option for Pro seems to be BRL 720.00 (approx 141euro) as opposed to the cheaper price of BRL 385.00 (approx 75euro).

Is there anyway to get the cheaper 'price freeze' price? He has Game Pass for the last 5+ years.

kjm3 · 25-08-2022 3:31pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119520070#Comment_119520070

I had a similar problem, your VPN isn't on. I was getting the BRL 720 price until I used the VPN and I got the BRL385 price which came through as about 75 euro

teachinggal123 · 25-08-2022 4:55pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119520831#Comment_119520831

Great ... that's it ... thanks!!

Jofspring · 25-08-2022 6:32pm

Anybody not been charged yet? I don't seem to have been charged but I am renewed.....I think.

cmac2009 · 11-09-2022 7:08pm

Hey folks, I just signed up and wondering if this is normal behaviour on the firestick app. Any game I click on pops up for a sec, then I just get the NFL logo with moving graphics in the background for about 3 mins and then the game eventually comes on. Is this normal? Thought you would be able to click between games seamlessly

Oat23 · 11-09-2022 8:26pm

No, was going to buy gamepass for the first time but not with blackouts, will use streams

Are people blacked out for the Pats/Dolphins today? I'm not, and I wasn't blacked out at all last season. I can't figure out why.

Signed up through Brazil but I have no VPN on now.

Itssoeasy · 11-09-2022 9:00pm

It’s been horse **** on this opening weekend. If it’s not the audio being fucked up its something else.

cmac2009 · 11-09-2022 9:14pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119605005#Comment_119605005

Is the issue I mentioned above just part of the horrific service this weekend or have you seen anything like that before? It's bizarre. Considering cancelling after the free trial because this would drive me mad every week.

Edit- just tried again for the end of the games and the above isn't happening any longer. But the picture quality is now brutal. Showing as resolution as 512x288. Do they not care about this app.

Max Q · 19-09-2022 7:53pm

Anyone having sporadic issues with gamepass in the last 24hrs? I've had no active subscription showing up on my account thus can't view any content. Have also had issues trying to log out and back in again on the app and web browser. Just me or anyone else having issues?

I've been on to support about it, no resolution yet just offered me a 5 day temporary access login.

Big Pussy Bonpensiero · 20-09-2022 12:20am

If anyone that had the Sky games blocked out last year can let me know if they're still blacked out this year I'd appreciate it.. Would like to get the gamepass again but not worth it for me if games are blacked out.

myate · 20-09-2022 9:23am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119639954#Comment_119639954

Yes games are still blacked out for 24 hours...thats with a normal non VPN subscription.

boccy23 · 26-09-2022 12:04pm

I came into this season determined to watch a full game either on Sky or on Gamepass rather than watching Redzone. Watched the 2 Sky games yesterday and I have to say, I think that Redzone ruins the game to watch. You never see the flow of the game, the way that singular plays / events can change the game, the defense and adjustments that are made and focuses instead on the big play and fantasy (betting) side of things.

I know I will probably be in the minority in saying that Redzone is a poor way to watch the game, but at the heart if it, I think watching a full game is so much more enjoyable. On a side note watching the games on Sky, I think that Daunte & Jason do a very good job. A lot less ads than previous years, good discussion and a good chemistry between the 3 of them.

ELM327 · 26-09-2022 12:42pm

I enjoy redzone and then watching the highlights of pats games next day. Also buccs games at the moment due to TB12

Jofspring · 26-09-2022 1:13pm

Ya I like redzone for most Sundays but will always watch the packers games in full when they are a 6pm or 9:25 start. If they start at 1am then I'll usually watch the game in 40 the next day.

Redzone is a great way to get into the game, especially when you hear people that complain about all the breaks and stoppages. In fairness at times it can be a bit of a slog to get through full games.

myate · 26-09-2022 1:39pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119666193#Comment_119666193

Your 100% correct. And I'd go so far as to say Redzone is bad if you're only learning the game as you don't get to see much or learn from long drives or explanation from the commentary...I learned from the long game that used to be on Channel 4 in the 90's, mostly from John Madden & Pat Summerall! And for me, I'm a Niners guy since the 90's and not watching any other full games not involving the Niners until the playoffs. Redzone gives me enough and negates having to watch a highlights package which is even worse! That said, I wouldn't have minded seeing the Niners Broncos on Redzone because that was a tough 2 hours and 17 minute (minus the ads) watch!!!

Itssoeasy · 30-10-2022 6:22pm

Well today it’s decided it’s not going to work at all anywhere.

redmond08 · 30-10-2022 6:30pm

Gamepass not working on Google TV or on my LG TV 🙄

Max Q · 30-10-2022 6:34pm

Same here. Can't get it to work on any device, it's just hanging. Really poor service from Gamepass this year, I've had a lot of problems with it. Can never remember it being as bad and I've been a subscriber for many years.

cmac2009 · 30-10-2022 6:35pm

Atrocious offering from a billion dollar sporting organisation.

redmond08 · 30-10-2022 6:40pm

They haven't even acknowledged there's been an issue. Terrible service.

Itssoeasy · 30-10-2022 7:02pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119812714#Comment_119812714

They never do. I’ve had issues with picture quality and breakup at times and the “support” eventually get back to you and give standard responses. Their money taking systems works.

Max Q · 30-10-2022 7:31pm

Looks to be working now..

cmac2009 · 30-10-2022 7:32pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119812927#Comment_119812927

Wonder was it something to do with the time change. Not sure how though.

redmond08 · 30-10-2022 7:34pm

Working now

correction · 03-01-2023 12:36pm

I went to put on the full replay of the Bills and Bengals from last night on gamepass but there is no sign of it. No highlights, no game in 40, nothing. Never had anything like this before.

Does anyone have any idea why this is? Without spoiling the result/score please. I've avoided everywhere online so I don't know if the game was called off or something of that ilk, and I don't want to google it as I don't wanna know the result if it did goi ahead.

eagle eye · 03-01-2023 12:38pm

No, was going to buy gamepass for the first time but not with blackouts, will use streams

A player had cardiac arrest in the first quarter and the game was postponed to an as yet unannounced later date.

correction · 03-01-2023 12:45pm

Oh jeez. Wasn't expecting to read that. Just read on google that he's in critical condition. What a terrible thing to happen.

Oat23 · 07-02-2023 4:20pm

No, was going to buy gamepass for the first time but not with blackouts, will use streams

NFL gamepass will be offered as a standalone subscription in the DAZN app going forward. This is likely the end of €60 gamepass. I know my Revolut card did not work when I tried to sign up on DAZN DE from Ireland. You need a local debit card or bank account to pay. 😔

Itssoeasy · 07-02-2023 5:29pm

Just saw the news and at the very least the bloody thing will work as it’s intended because the last six years have aged me. I’ve no experience of using DAZN but is the streaming quality and that stuff good ?

Ohmeha · 07-02-2023 7:53pm

Dumb ass decision by the NFL effectively outsourcing game pass to DAZN who are struggling as a streaming service with a reputation of poor quality, large price increases while losing billions. Too much effort for the NFL to bother to invest a few million of their billions and effort into developing game pass into a proper streaming service

myate · 08-02-2023 1:25pm

They get lovely reviews on Trustpilot! I was on the fence about getting GP again for next season, mostly as Sky as usual took 5 or 6 Niner games this year (swap Niners to whoever is doing well for other years). I've had GP since 2012 or 13, stuck it out even the one year when it was so bad, they offered refunds to everyone. Probably out now until at least I hear it's running fine with these jokers.

franglan · 08-02-2023 11:54pm

Have been a yearly subscriber to Gamepass and by and large it's worked without incident for me. Can't understand why the NFL are subcontracting this to DAZN, why put in a middle man in this. Is it solely because Gamepass international is small change for the juggernaut or what?

Ohmeha · 09-02-2023 8:33pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120218110#Comment_120218110

Forbes reporting one billion deal but at 10 years I'm guessing it DAZN is getting the better end of the deal (if they last that long!), hopefully the prices may not be too bad? I can't find any information on what Game pass international subscriber numbers were, would be easier to crunch the numbers, DAZN have 15 million global subscribers anyway

Funnily this has been the best year for game pass running very smoothly for me after disasters when it moved to Deltatre but interface is still long overdue a user friendly upgrade

https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeozanian/2023/02/08/nfls-deal-with-dazn-to-stream-games-globally-said-to-be-worth-1-billion/

cena · 10-02-2023 11:10pm

Does anyone know how to the game pass on the ps5

Itssoeasy · 28-04-2023 10:38pm

* In the United Kingdom, up two Sunday games per week will air on DAZN on a 24-hour tape delay.

I was just looking at DAZN and seeing if there was any update on what in store for us next season and this is down at the bottom of the page and it’s interesting that unlike previous years Ireland isn’t mentioned. It might change and i might be reading too much Into it but it is something to take note of.

Loughc · 18-05-2023 11:40pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120534112#Comment_120534112

It says on the DAZN website that blackouts apply to U.K. and ROI.

Loughc · 18-05-2023 11:42pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120614806#Comment_120614806

😢😢

Itssoeasy · 19-05-2023 6:16am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120614812#Comment_120614812

Well **** it. In reality I probably knew it was either too good to be true or a mistake. And given the eagles will be shown more this season, then I’m going to have to suffer Neil Reynolds and the rest of the guests sky have on. Unless they **** it up like the last service did for six years.

Itssoeasy · 19-05-2023 6:23am

Well to be clear on DAZN.com which is where that learn more button takes you to it says half way down the page what I posted about only the UK having blackouts. I don’t know at this stage. That page you’ve taken a screenshot of is nflgamepass.fans and gamepass has always said there are blackouts in the UK and ROI(whether there was on not).

well this more confusion and mix of emotions then I normally want before 7am on a Friday. 😁

Justin10 · 19-05-2023 10:39am

Does Dazn require a VPN if you are on holiday?

Gamepass obviously didn't other then signing up?

Itssoeasy · 19-05-2023 6:25pm

Just for completeness sake and as @Loughc posted a screenshot of that page, this is what it says on dazn.com which is the page you get when clicked a button from nflgamepass.fan. It seems fairly clear to me on the DAZN end of things. They are specific where it’s excluded from and even mentions Canada, and the Republic of Ireland isn’t mentioned unlike previous years.

Itssoeasy · 22-06-2023 8:41pm

nfl game pass is now available on DAZN for 0.99 until August 1st and then 166.99 for the season. You can sign up to nil network for free.

Raoul · 22-06-2023 9:01pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120615622#Comment_120615622

That would be good to know.

Itssoeasy · 22-06-2023 9:07pm

Just had a look around and it’s good so far but you’d assume that it’ll be fleshed out before august. The games are up and the picture quality looks very good and fast. And the blackouts not applying to Ireland this year will be a big thing.

Ohmeha · 22-06-2023 11:14pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120751152#Comment_120751152

NFL are not going to be generating many new subscribers on the DAZN platform at that continued price range, it currently costs €99 to subscribe to DAZN Ireland for the year while there is alternative 'services' out there to source watching NFL games

I don't think the holidaying was the primary incentive for NFL to move game pass to DAZN but from trying VPN and DNS tonight to access DAZN elsewhere looks like it will be pain to sign up at a more affordable cost

Jofspring · 22-06-2023 11:14pm

So is the old gamepass app etc... Just going to be obsolete when the current subscription runs out and you now have to get a different one through DAZN?

NFL Gamepass blackouts. Will you be signing up?

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