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JamesG · 12-21-2011, 04:38 PM

Super Bowl to be Streamed Online for the First Time
Dec 21, 2011
by Joyce Eng

If you somehow find yourself not in front of a TV on Super Bowl Sunday, have no fear: You still may be able to watch the game because it will be streamed online for the first time ever.

NBC will air the Super Bowl on Feb. 5, but the game will also stream on NFL.com and NBCSports.com, the network announced Tuesday.

Verizon users will be able to watch from their devices via NFL Mobile. NBC's broadcasts of wild card Saturday and the Pro Bowl will also be streamed online.

"We are pleased to work with our partners NBC and Verizon to bring our fans more ways to watch their favorite sport during their favorite time of the year," Hans Schroeder, NFL Senior Vice President of Media Strategy and Development, said in a statement.

The mobile move is nothing new for NBC: It has been streaming its Sunday Night Football telecasts for four seasons.

"With a heritage of streaming live NFL games since 2008, we are especially excited to now bring our unique and innovative SNF Extra video experience to the NFL Playoffs, Pro Bowl, and Super Bowl," said NBC Sports Digital Media's Rick Cordella said.

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Super-Bo...d-1041050.aspx

MinervaF · 12-28-2011, 05:12 AM

I have read that article just few hours ago. Well, this is a great day for NFL fans! I certainly hope other networks and sports organizations start to offer more of this to the general public. Despite the bluster over Christmas, the biggest holiday in America is, actually, Super Bowl Sunday.The largest American holiday is obviously the Super Bowl. It has never been offered streaming online, until now, as Verizon has reached a deal to stream the game to mobile devices. Resource for this article: Verizon to stream Super Bowl.

I'm really excited for this. I don't need a TV for me to be able to watch it live!

Brad Russ · 01-30-2012, 02:09 AM

That is great news for me because I don't have a television. If I don't watch it at my buddy Preston's, I'll just watch it online on my phone. Thanks for letting us know!!

12-21-2011, 04:38 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,262	The Super Bowl to be Streamed Online for the First Time Super Bowl to be Streamed Online for the First Time Dec 21, 2011 by Joyce Eng If you somehow find yourself not in front of a TV on Super Bowl Sunday, have no fear: You still may be able to watch the game because it will be streamed online for the first time ever. NBC will air the Super Bowl on Feb. 5, but the game will also stream on NFL.com and NBCSports.com, the network announced Tuesday. Verizon users will be able to watch from their devices via NFL Mobile. NBC's broadcasts of wild card Saturday and the Pro Bowl will also be streamed online. "We are pleased to work with our partners NBC and Verizon to bring our fans more ways to watch their favorite sport during their favorite time of the year," Hans Schroeder, NFL Senior Vice President of Media Strategy and Development, said in a statement. The mobile move is nothing new for NBC: It has been streaming its Sunday Night Football telecasts for four seasons. "With a heritage of streaming live NFL games since 2008, we are especially excited to now bring our unique and innovative SNF Extra video experience to the NFL Playoffs, Pro Bowl, and Super Bowl," said NBC Sports Digital Media's Rick Cordella said. http://www.tvguide.com/News/Super-Bo...d-1041050.aspx Attached Images

12-28-2011, 05:12 AM	#2
MinervaF Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 28, 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 7	Verizon to stream Super Bowl I have read that article just few hours ago. Well, this is a great day for NFL fans! I certainly hope other networks and sports organizations start to offer more of this to the general public. Despite the bluster over Christmas, the biggest holiday in America is, actually, Super Bowl Sunday.The largest American holiday is obviously the Super Bowl. It has never been offered streaming online, until now, as Verizon has reached a deal to stream the game to mobile devices. Resource for this article: Verizon to stream Super Bowl. I'm really excited for this. I don't need a TV for me to be able to watch it live!

01-30-2012, 02:09 AM	#3
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	That is great news for me because I don't have a television. If I don't watch it at my buddy Preston's, I'll just watch it online on my phone. Thanks for letting us know!!
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