Help please! Cord is cut!

[husky99]

OK, what streaming services do I need to watch all the games for the least money?
Sorry understand this has been asked before over and over

 

[uconnbill]

I love YouTubeTV as it has everything I need except YES which I purchased on it's own

 

[EnochRoot]

Try Direct TV, the picture quality is a tad better than streaming. I know, I have both.

The thread title says 'cord is cut'. That means OP is no longer relying on a cable / satellite provider.

 

[EnochRoot]

IMO YouTubeTV is your best bet. I've used YT TV, Hulu Live, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream.

YouTubeTV has unlimited cloud DVR too. So if the game is broadcast on FS1 or a more national broadcast, you'll have it. Also I've found YT TV is the live streamer that suffers the least interruptions. I'd rate DirecTV Stream then Hulu Live, and then Fubo (in that order) in terms of disruption.

 

[CONN78SEJ]

The thread title says 'cord is cut'. That means OP is no longer relying on a cable / satellite provider.

The bandwidth on Wi-Fi is limited, if you can live with that then fine.

 

[SallyH]

I'm surprised a Boneyarder could imagine settling for maybe games being uploaded and having to dodge spoilers.

Since we moved out of CT in 1997 I've had to scrounge around the internet to find UConn games. My cable package includes FS1 but games on Peacock I can't get and I'm unwilling to shell out more $$$ than I already pay.

 

[ScottBonz]

I do Hulu which is good. Only advantage over YTTV is the package deal with Disney (kids) and ESPN+ (uconn hockey, baseball non big east, hartford athletic, random FA cup for Arsenal)

 

[UConNation]

How do you get that? I have Frontier, but I've always signed up for YoutubeTV before the season starts through my Google account.

I signed up about a year ago and they just offered it to me. I'd call Frontier and ask. I was also switching ISP's, so mabe it was a new customer deal?

 

[CL82]

Here is the deal on Peacock through slickdeals site(This deal just expired but expect to come back for BF). They do this every Black Friday week and multiple times through the year. I renewed my year earlier with this deal. Just make sure to check the slickdeals site for the update when they offer it again. You can set up a deal alert to be notified when it happens again too.

1-Year Peacock Premium Streaming TV Service (Ad Supported) $20 & More (New or Returning Customers)

I didn't see this posted so I thought I'd share. Please note that this is for the ad supported package. Returning Customers - Get 1 Year of Premium for $19.99* https://www.peacocktv.com/up

slickdeals.net

What games are being offered exclusively on Peacock? Said differently, why do we need to get it again? I know they have a portion of the big east contract, I just don't know how many Connecticut games are actually going to be broadcast on it.

 

[dvegas]

I have DirecTV stream. It is good for the local professional teams (YES, Nesn, Sny) but it does not have FS2 or CBSSN.

Going to have to get creative for those games

Need to upgrade your package. I get all of those on DirectTV Stream. Are you sure you don't that them hidden? Aka not "favorited"?

 

[CL82]

I do Hulu which is good. Only advantage over YTTV is the package deal with Disney (kids) and ESPN+ (uconn hockey, baseball non big east, hartford athletic, random FA cup for Arsenal)

And SNY, for those of us who also watch the women's basketball games.

FYI for people who are considering this, Hulu is a movie service (sort of). Hulu live is the live tv streaming service. It includes everything that's on regular Hulu.

 

[Kathy]

IMO YouTubeTV is your best bet. I've used YT TV, Hulu Live, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream.

YouTubeTV has unlimited cloud DVR too. So if the game is broadcast on FS1 or a more national broadcast, you'll have it. Also I've found YT TV is the live streamer that suffers the least interruptions. I'd rate DirecTV Stream then Hulu Live, and then Fubo (in that order) in terms of disruption.

Hulu live was a disaster for me - YTTV no problems.

 

[3rdbass]

What games are being offered exclusively on Peacock? Said differently, why do we need to get it again? I know they have a portion of the big east contract, I just don't know how many Connecticut games are actually going to be broadcast on it.

2024-25 Men's Basketball Schedule - University of Connecticut Athletics

The official 2024-25 Men's Basketball schedule for the University of Connecticut Huskies

uconnhuskies.com

It is the Umess and Depaul game during regular season see attached link. Also, some of the big east tournament games.

 

[CL82]

2024-25 Men's Basketball Schedule - University of Connecticut Athletics

The official 2024-25 Men's Basketball schedule for the University of Connecticut Huskies

uconnhuskies.com

It is the Umess and Depaul game during regular season see attached link. Also, some of the big east tournament games.

Thanks! If they run a Black Friday deal that's 20 bucks for the year, I'll pick it up.

 

[CL82]

Hulu live was a disaster for me...

How so? I haven't had any issues with it.

 

[StllH8L8ner]

How so? I haven't had any issues with it.

Ditto…the only thing that grinds my gears is paying for “no ads”…but seeing ads on most channels.

 

[3rdbass]

Ditto…the only thing that grinds my gears is paying for “no ads”…but seeing ads on most channels.

Hulu is horrible with ads. I love how they put ads in the middle of their movies and not even short ones. I can't watch a movie on Hulu.

 

[TMB4405]

I signed up about a year ago and they just offered it to me. I'd call Frontier and ask. I was also switching ISP's, so mabe it was a new customer deal?

I am currently still using cable internet. Happy with it but cost is significant. How does Frontier do with a bunch of devices connected? Thats been my main concern for not switching.

 

[David 76]

For those that care, SNY, which has the bulk of the women's games is not on You Tube tv.

 

[CL82]

For those that care, SNY, which has the bulk of the women's games is not on You Tube tv.

Of course, next year the games will not be on SNY. I may switch back to YouTube TV then since it is nominally cheaper, though that would mean paying separately for ESPN +.

 

[uconnever]

And SNY, for those of us who also watch the women's basketball games.

FYI for people who are considering this, Hulu is a movie service (sort of). Hulu live is the live tv streaming service. It includes everything that's on regular Hulu.

This is what I have, Hulu live. I think I pay 89.99 monthly and I’m happy with it. Watch the men’s and women’s games and can record them if need be.

 

[87Xfer]

For those that care, SNY, which has the bulk of the women's games is not on You Tube tv.

Correct, BUT you can sign into Fox Sports with YoutubeTV as your TV provider. By doing that I see the women's game on SNY tonight listed on the "watch" menu, so I THINK I'll be able to watch it.

What's weird is the SNY game shows up on foxsports.com/event-schedule but it doesn't show up on the Fox Sprots app on Roku or my smart TV. Anyone know what's up with that?

 

[CONN78SEJ]

For those that care, SNY, which has the bulk of the women's games is not on You Tube tv.

It’s on my Spectrum or Direct TV packages.

 

[dennismenace]

OK, what streaming services do I need to watch all the games for the least money?
Sorry understand this has been asked before over and over

Thanks for the courage to ask this. After reading two pages of commentary I am starting to understand why I am confused. I now have abundant resources to (at least temporarily) get a handle on this.

 

[HooperScooper]

Thanks for the courage to ask this. After reading two pages of commentary I am starting to understand why I am confused. I now have abundant resources to (at least temporarily) get a handle on this.

It's why I have Verizon Fios and just pay whatever it is. We have a bundle with our internet so when taking everything into consideration the difference between Fios and streaming is minimal and I have everything I want. And more importantly we have everything my wife wants.

 

[CONN78SEJ]

It's why I have Verizon Fios and just pay whatever it is. We have a bundle with our internet so when taking everything into consideration the difference between Fios and streaming is minimal and I have everything I want. And more importantly we have everything my wife wants.

You probably get a slightly sharper picture on Fios than streaming across the internet. I have Direct TV and it is definitely sharper, and I’ve compared it to what we get on Spectrum which streams their packages now. Streaming is convenient but the bandwidth is limited compared to Direct TV or Fios. Streaming 4k is the same deal, sharper but limited (meaning less information), compared to a 4k dvd which is an incredible experience and has has every single pixel, even when there’s lots of motion on the screen.