UK NFL Coverage

Just wondering iof anybody knew when there would be news over the Sky coverage

I've been following a message board on the Sky website where they're saying terms have yet to be agreed for the license to show the games and whenever people are questioning they come back (admin at Sky) with a vague message about privacy due to ongoing negotiations.

I know we're still a few weeks out from the regular season, but need to know am I gonna be getting my fix from Sky or will ESPN or Premier Sports pick it up

I think its an annual thing where they can never agree, then miraculously do so about a week before the season starts. Wouldn't be worried just yet, Sky will come through!

The more important question is whether C4 will come through for those of use without Sky

Really want at least some NFL on free tv, wish BBC would sort it out they've got playoffs and Super Bowl could at least pretend to be interested in the regular season.

The deal with Channel 4 has been agreed, can't find Mike Carlson's tweet from earlier this week confirming it.

Derbyblue wrote:The deal with Channel 4 has been agreed, can't find Mike Carlson's tweet from earlier this week confirming it.

YAY

I'm not allowed to post links to other forums but head to NFLUK for more information on NFL on TV

Bought my Gamepass on NFL.com last night - very excited!! For just 15 quid more than the cost of a Sky Sports subscription for the duration of the regular season you get to watch any game you want, as many times as you want, any time that you want. I only ever sign up to Sky Sports for the duration of the NFL season and then cancel it so for me, Gamepass seems like better value and it means I can get to see every Redskins game! Woohoo!

You better hope the Redskins aren't on Sky 6 day delay is a b!tch

Is that the case for any game shown on Sky? Not on gamepass for another 6 days?

It's only the 6pm and 9pm Sunday Sky games. Every other game is available live on gamepass.

As a Skins fan, I don't think this will be too big an issue for me! There may well be some RG3 curiosity near the start of the season if he comes out of the traps fast but otherwise, I still don't think we're going to be all that desirable to the Sky Sports producers.

Derbyblue wrote:The deal with Channel 4 has been agreed, can't find Mike Carlson's tweet from earlier this week confirming it.

I hope Gary Imlach is returning..

Think it's Carlson and Nat Coombs

Still no word about sky?

RDuncan8 wrote:Think it's Carlson and Nat Coombs

He did the stint when it was on C5? Shame about Imlach. The banter between him and Mike Carlson was quite funny.

Yeah, thats him. I like Imlach too, good on tour de france too.

What happened to the Kelly bloke who did it last season on C4?

Pr4wn wrote:Still no word about sky?

Still nothing showing on the 'Live on Sky Sports' webpage.

Shame about Imlach not doing the C4 coverage. He's a legend!

Wouldn't worry about Sky - this is par for the course now - something will be sorted in the next few days. Mind you, less than a week until the opening game now! How much has that crept up on us????

Olly wrote:What happened to the Kelly bloke who did it last season on C4?

pretty sure he ate gary imlach

RDuncan8 wrote:Think it's Carlson and Nat Coombs

Yes! I love Nat and Mike together - they were great for two seasons on C5.

Also on 4OD for the first time - maybe there was no need to dust the cobwebs off my old video recorder this weekend!

http://www.nfluk.com/opinions/articles/nat-and-mike-reunited-channel-4%E2%80%99s-american-football-live

crazy_dave23 wrote:

RDuncan8 wrote:Think it's Carlson and Nat Coombs

Yes! I love Nat and Mike together - they were great for two seasons on C5.

Also on 4OD for the first time - maybe there was no need to dust the cobwebs off my old video recorder this weekend!

http://www.nfluk.com/opinions/articles/nat-and-mike-reunited-channel-4%E2%80%99s-american-football-live

Agreed, excited to have Nat and Mike back, really enjoyed their commentary on C5

I hope it actually stays on 4oD this time, I remember last season the first couple of games were on 4oD then they suddenly disappeared.

C4 are getting a new studio for SNF as it will finally be in actual HD.

Statement from NFLUK - Today, 03:04 PM



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With the new NFL season kicking off next week, we fully understand the concerns of our fans that the full UK broadcast line-up for the new season has not yet been announced, beyond the new Channel 4 agreement for Sunday Night Football and the existing deal with BBC TV for Super Bowl and Wembley/playoff highlights.

We have been in negotiations for some time to extend our broadcasting agreements for this season and will announce the full package for the 2012 season as soon as possible. However, it is possible that this may not be before Tuesday at the earliest. Thank you for your support and patience.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/09/01/nfl-tells-uk-fans-tv-update-is-coming-tuesday-at-the-earliest/

Not that Sky's coverage isn't garbage.

Man, is the first thing people in America think of when looking for a picture that represents the UK really Prince Harry????

Oh well, look on the bright side, at least he's not naked in their picture

While I'm sure the NFL and Sky will sort something out, maybe not before Wednesday's game, but certainly before the weekend's games, I'm feeling kinda pleased right now about my decision to shun Sky Sports this year and take out a GamePass subscription instead.

Anyone else wondering when this is going to get sorted out? Doesn't look like there's much hope of seeing Cowboys-Giants at this rate

Yeah it's getting annoying now, really hope they get it sorted before the weekend. Not looking likely for tomorrow nights game.

and no coverage currently on ESPN America of the Sunday countdown or anything?

meanwhile fans in Europe get great coverage on ESPN America

who is at fault for this being allowed to happen in the UK? crazy considering they try to promote the game so much here

guessing problem is over redzone coverage being allowed for free/red button?

I was literally about to post - I had just checked the sky site and they don't mention it at all and no listings exist at the moment. It's a real shame if they can't sort it out, even though I have Game Pass, I like the Sky coverage overall.

What am I going to do without Kevin Cadle on my screens on Sunday nights?

As much as I like RedZone, to hell with it if it means missing the first weekend of the season. If Sky aren't getting the rights, then surely ESPN will? They have an offer of 3 months free when signing up for a year, as long as I can watch it on TV somewhere!

Starting to look into Gamepass now, but I really don't like watching on my laptop

I've been checking the Sky website everyday for any coverage news...not looking good

currently says
"NFL Live on Sky Sports
The live Sky Sports schedule for NFL
Last updated: Monday 06th February 2012"

David tossell saying on twitter a message is coming soon from those in the know

bambamwillis wrote:As much as I like RedZone, to hell with it if it means missing the first weekend of the season. If Sky aren't getting the rights, then surely ESPN will? They have an offer of 3 months free when signing up for a year, as long as I can watch it on TV somewhere!

Starting to look into Gamepass now, but I really don't like watching on my laptop

HDMI cable will sort you out

Seriously though, Gamepass is freaking awesome and would highly recommend to everyone. And they're not even paying me to say that.

Rumours going on Twitter that Sky Sports have not got NFL this year, will be peed off if this is true

SkySports 1 has been cleared midnight until 5 on thursday....

yeah I'd just read that on Sky messageboards that the cricket re-run has been cancelled while the NFL is on

Now says "Live NFL" !!

Then in description it says highlights

Sky Sports announce 3 year deal

More info

Well it's confirmed!

http://www.nfluk.com/opinions/articles/sky-sports-announces-three-year-nfl-deal

3 year deal! Including RedZone, looks like MNF will be on ESPN but another announcement on that is due.

At least we can avoid the drama for a couple of years

Looks like I will be watching RedZone week 2 though ..

Great news for me and fellow Gamepass users. The six day blackouts on Sky's 6pm and 9pm games has been reduced to 24 hours and RedZone is available live.

http://forum.nfluk.com/showthread.php?t=91626

week two on the schedule looks

And why Bears/Colts instead of Titans/Patriots?

Very happy with the deal though and total access is back as well. MNF should be alright

Yes this is brilliant. Now I just need to not have an 6th form lessons Monday mornings and I am sorted

I'm off on Mondays for the first semester so college/NFL season is sorted. Off on thursday too (technically for work experience, but mines is another day) so can have wednesday's for nights out instead of missing big college games on saturdays sometimes

Just seen the breaking news on Sky sports News!!
60 live games a season. Well happy.

Are channel 4 still doing Mondays?

TM Moot wrote:Just seen the breaking news on Sky sports News!!
60 live games a season. Well happy.

Are channel 4 still doing Mondays?

Sunday nights is on Channel 4, Monday Night Football is probably going to be on ESPN but I haven't seen a confirmation yet