As we enter the final year of DirecTV’s exclusive contract with the National Football League (NFL) for the out-of-market sports package, NFL Sunday Ticket, it appears that opening weekend has not been off to a great start. Reports of the Sunday Ticket website and app crashing have been rampant, leaving many customers frustrated and unable to access their favorite games.
Streaming Issues Plague DirecTV and Other Services
The issues with DirecTV’s Sunday Ticket are just one part of a larger problem affecting multiple streaming services. Users trying to watch NFL RedZone on Sling TV and YouTube TV also experienced streaming issues, while the newly launched NFL+ streaming service had some subscribers facing trouble.
DirecTV Responds to Customer Concerns
In a statement to TechCrunch, DirecTV acknowledged that they "missed an opportunity to deliver for a small number of our NFL Sunday Ticket customers this past Sunday" and assured users that they would be reaching out to make things right. The company is still actively working with Twitter users to resolve the issues.
The Future of NFL Sunday Ticket
It’s worth noting that DirecTV has held the rights to Sunday Ticket since 1994, but it seems that this contract will soon come to an end. In July, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed that the next winner of the Sunday Ticket contract would be a streaming service, with the announcement set for the fall.
NFL+ and the Future of Streaming
The recent launch of NFL+, a streaming service designed specifically for NFL fans, has also been affected by the issues plaguing DirecTV’s Sunday Ticket. While some users were able to access their games without issue, others faced problems with laggy feeds, error messages, or being locked out of the service altogether.
What This Means for Football Fans
For football fans who rely on streaming services like NFL Sunday Ticket and RedZone, these issues can be frustrating and disappointing. As we move into the final year of DirecTV’s contract, it will be interesting to see how the NFL chooses a new partner to take over the Sunday Ticket package.
The Rise of Streaming Services
The shift towards streaming services is not unique to the NFL or football fans. The media landscape as a whole is changing, with more and more people turning to online platforms for their entertainment needs. This trend is set to continue in the coming years, with streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime dominating the market.
What’s Next for DirecTV?
As we approach the final year of DirecTV’s contract with the NFL, it will be interesting to see how the company responds to these issues. With the announcement of a new partner set for the fall, fans can expect significant changes in the way they access their favorite games.
Conclusion
The recent issues with DirecTV’s Sunday Ticket package are just one part of a larger problem affecting multiple streaming services. As we move into the final year of DirecTV’s contract, it will be interesting to see how the company responds and what the future holds for NFL fans.
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Sources
- DirecTV statement to TechCrunch
- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s confirmation on the new partner for Sunday Ticket
- NFL+ press release
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