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ESPN+ Price Increase

Post by Roadtrip » Sun Aug 14, 2022 2:08 pm

Putting here so most folks see. Price goes from $69.99/year to $99.99/year on 8/23.

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Post by thecaptain » Sun Aug 14, 2022 2:14 pm

thanks for the heads up. i usually just go with the monthly option for the CBB season, but monthly cost also going up.

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Post by InnervisionsUMASS » Mon Aug 15, 2022 7:29 am

FYI for Verizon Wireless customers: you can get the Disney Bundle (Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu) for free on certain service plans.
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Post by thecaptain » Sat Aug 20, 2022 4:56 pm

do we have any idea how many of our games will be on ESPN+?

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Post by minutefanjsf » Sat Aug 20, 2022 5:49 pm

thecaptain wrote: Sat Aug 20, 2022 4:56 pm do we have any idea how many of our games will be on ESPN+?

Football is all of the home games are in espn platform (with four on + or 3 and with one on either, news, flagship, deuce or U.) I’d assume a similar arrangement if not better. That would put about ten on the streaming and five on on air platform. I don’t know the breakdown for which will be in plus vs 3.

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Post by Berkman » Sat Aug 20, 2022 7:06 pm

ESPN + is a lot better than FUBO we used the last couple of years.

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Post by MikeUMA » Wed Aug 24, 2022 10:51 am

thecaptain wrote: Sat Aug 20, 2022 4:56 pm do we have any idea how many of our games will be on ESPN+?
The A-10 will talk about TV & streaming coverage when the schedule comes out, which should be within the next couple weeks.

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Post by Worcester_To_Amherst » Wed Aug 24, 2022 11:59 am

minutefanjsf wrote: Sat Aug 20, 2022 5:49 pm
thecaptain wrote: Sat Aug 20, 2022 4:56 pm do we have any idea how many of our games will be on ESPN+?

Football is all of the home games are in espn platform (with four on + or 3 and with one on either, news, flagship, deuce or U.) I’d assume a similar arrangement if not better. That would put about ten on the streaming and five on on air platform. I don’t know the breakdown for which will be in plus vs 3.
The majority of games should be available on ESPN+. All UMass home games and all conference games will be on ESPN+. Home games are often covered by NESN or NESN+ as well. Not sure if conference games on USA are also on ESPN+. And then a few non-con away games could be on ESPN+ as well.

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Post by minutefanjsf » Thu Aug 25, 2022 6:54 pm

Worcester_To_Amherst wrote: Wed Aug 24, 2022 11:59 am
minutefanjsf wrote: Sat Aug 20, 2022 5:49 pm
thecaptain wrote: Sat Aug 20, 2022 4:56 pm do we have any idea how many of our games will be on ESPN+?

Football is all of the home games are in espn platform (with four on + or 3 and with one on either, news, flagship, deuce or U.) I’d assume a similar arrangement if not better. That would put about ten on the streaming and five on on air platform. I don’t know the breakdown for which will be in plus vs 3.
The majority of games should be available on ESPN+. All UMass home games and all conference games will be on ESPN+. Home games are often covered by NESN or NESN+ as well. Not sure if conference games on USA are also on ESPN+. And then a few non-con away games could be on ESPN+ as well.
No games will be on Nesn according to Bamford.

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Post by Old Cage » Thu Aug 25, 2022 7:13 pm

I have not been paying attention on this, but isn't it a large step backwards to not have games on NESN?
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Re: ESPN+ Price Increase

Post by Roadtrip » Thu Aug 25, 2022 7:41 pm

It is likely a step forward for those not in New England.

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Post by Floyd » Thu Aug 25, 2022 8:42 pm

Old Cage wrote: Thu Aug 25, 2022 7:13 pm I have not been paying attention on this, but isn't it a large step backwards to not have games on NESN?
I agree OC. Since its New England Sports Network, and UMass is in New England, why not televise?
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Post by DanaDingle3 » Thu Aug 25, 2022 9:18 pm

Old Cage wrote: Thu Aug 25, 2022 7:13 pm I have not been paying attention on this, but isn't it a large step backwards to not have games on NESN?
Definitely not. ESPN plus is a national streaming service that's included in many streaming subscriptions. I pay $70/month for Hulu live, which includes all ESPN channels (among many other sports channels). I can't imagine paying $30/month solely for NESN's crappy product.

This is a big step forward for fans who stream games.

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Re: ESPN+ Price Increase

Post by thecaptain » Thu Aug 25, 2022 11:27 pm

Roadtrip wrote: Thu Aug 25, 2022 7:41 pm It is likely a step forward for those not in New England.
Woot! Watching UMass basketball games from San Diego has been challenging to say the least. So may shitty streams in the past - including not so legal ones. ESPN+ has been incredible for allowing me to see some games. So selfishly, if more games are being taken off NESN and moved to ESPN's stable, I'm all for it. Obviously, I'm probably the minority, but I'm thrilled to be getting more chances to see our boys when I can't see them in person.

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Re: ESPN+ Price Increase

Post by Old Cage » Fri Aug 26, 2022 6:09 am

I guess that I didn't realize that it is an either/or situation. I understand that there are a number of UMass fans outside of NESN's tv area that will benefit. However, there are hundreds of thousands of rabid or casual sports fans in New England (including UMass alums) that can watch on NESN for no additional $$ output. Most of those do not subscribe to a sports streaming service.
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