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Saturday, April 30th, 2022

sports programming

Is sports programming different on directtv stream vs cable TV, specifically Bally Sports channels? I am not getting all of the Braves games.  But I know they are being shown on cable TV providers on the same Bally channel

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Bally Sports programing is currently messed up, on DirecTV Stream, even though they are the only streaming service that carries Bally Sports. When I use the DirecTV Stream lookup, it tells me I get 6 different teams, in my zip code, and I got all of them when I had DirecTV satellite. They would put up to 6 channels on at a time to give us all the teams. Now with Stream we only have two channels. Last night, for example, 4 of the 6 teams were playing so we only got to see 50% of what we are paying for. 

I hear rumors that Bally is going to come out with a stand alone app that people can subscribe to. If they include everything that is supposed to be available for each zip code, that will cause a lot to jump ship, if DirecTV Stream doesn't correct this problem. I would prefer having all the games on DirecTV Stream like I did with their satellite service, but getting aggravated that I am missing games I am paying for and want to see. My main reason for picking DTV Stream is the sports, even though it is a little more expensive than other services. 

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Yes, we only subscribe to Direct tv streaming service during baseball season. I understand that Bally probably has a contract to air almost all of the Braves games. But last night instead of showing the game, they were airing a repeat of a fishing show?!? So I guess this is just another fight between Directtv streaming and Bally Sports??

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What you got was an alternate Bally channel for the Atlanta area. They are used when there is a sports event for another area that gets blacked out for your area. We have had the same happen here, the guide will show the Marlins game, but when you go to watch it, it will be a poker show. Happens a lot here. 
Like I said there are more than one channel for each Bally Sports Network, and the wrong one was put on line. 

And when you try to contact DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports or the individual teams they just through each other under the bus. 

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ACE - New Member

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4 years ago

Braves are on Bally's Sports South and Southeast. Which Bally's sports are you supposed to get? Zip code? 

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4 years ago

Hi @kimj1981 we want to clear all your questions about Bally Sports.

For DIRECTV Stream, Bally Sports channels are available with the Regional Sports Networks, based on your Zip code

http://sm.att.com/2c1fc254 .

On the other hand, some games are subject to blackouts. Sports leagues and associations can restrict sporting event from view. When a sporting event broadcast from your rea, it may be blacked out
http://sm.att.com/d23cef2a

Can you please confirm, if you got any error code by that time?

Thank you, we are going to be here for you.

Santiago, DIRECTV Community Specialist



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There is no error code. The game is not airing when it should be, nor does the guide say that is it. My neighbor has cable and the game IS airing on Bally Sports. ( this was on April 30th)    So my issue is, does Direct tv stream not get all of the games, even though they are airing on Bally Sports, on a cable service. I think they have Xfinity cable, but obviously the same zip code. This isn't a blackout issue. 


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