Sunday Ticket and PS3

Doubt the rates would ever go down.


I like the Al Carte idea and in my head i figured it be like 20-30 a game. does anyone really thing the NFL/DTV is going to offer games at $1 to $5 a game? IF so keep dreaming.

That to me is still a lot of money. I think when more options become available, we should hopefully see lower prices for access with increased competition.

If you can put away $10 a week during the offseason you'll have enough to cover the ticket. Just sayin'.

Some folks here live in a fantasy world as to what things cost.

You mean like how the MLB and NHL packages both are much cheaper?

What if the NFL gave rights to Dish Network, Comcast, and Time Warner along with Directv? The NFL could keep the same revenue stream by splitting the price four ways. Then each of the providers could offer the package at lower prices because they paid much less each for the rights.

Monopoly economics keep the price artificially high.

MLB and NHL also have a ton more games and let's be honest, a lot less demand.

You mean like how the MLB and NHL packages both are much cheaper?

What if the NFL gave rights to Dish Network, Comcast, and Time Warner along with Directv? The NFL could keep the same revenue stream by splitting the price four ways. Then each of the providers could offer the package at lower prices because they paid much less each for the rights.

Monopoly economics keep the price artificially high.


Supply and demand buddy. MLB/NHL tons of supply (games) low demand. NFL low supply (few games) super high demand. End result $335 a year to see it out of market.

MLB and NHL also have a ton more games and let's be honest, a lot less demand.
we type that at the same time, you owe me a coke. JINX!

MLB and NHL also have a ton more games and let's be honest, a lot less demand.

I agree. But they also offer their service to a number of providers, not just one monopolistic provider.

Add competition, the price drops without hurting overall NFL revenues.

Not sure when the current DirecTV deal runs out, but they pay a ton of $$ for that exclusive deal.

(edit) Some good background info:

NFL Sunday Ticket - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NFL_Sunday_Ticket)

If you can put away $10 a week during the offseason you'll have enough to cover the ticket. Just sayin'.

I will more than likely have to do that if I move to NC (Panther country.)

Not sure when the current DirecTV deal runs out, but they pay a ton of $$ for that exclusive deal.

(edit) Some good background info:

NFL Sunday Ticket - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NFL_Sunday_Ticket)

That link says that the Directv deal ends after the 2014-15 season so there will be no change until at least then. Sadness.