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[Expats] Watching Sports

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Grumbler, Aug 13, 2012.

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  1. Grumbler

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    From Overseas...

    What method do you use?

    Does NBA league pass work overseas?

    Is there a NFL online option that works overseas?

    Prefer they keep the recorded games since I won't be able to watch live due to time zone differences.
     
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    League Pass is fine. All games, can replay all of them, also option to buy NBA TV for 5€/month.

    Don't know about NFL, you have to google about that.
     
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    I reheard the nfl networks "rewind" was good for watching games and even offer detailed breakdowns like coaching tape during the week.

    Not an expat but will and have been traveling more. I missed the preseason game but if/when it starts happening during the regular season I may consider it.
     
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    cool, thanks. i was worried that the league pass would be like netflix where i can only access it by using VPN. didn't want to bother with VPN stuff. hopefully i can find something to replace NFL and NCAA.
     
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    I think for NCAA you have to get a ESPN package.
     
  7. Grumbler

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    muchas gracias! funny how it's only available to folks outside of north america. going to sign up for my packers today!
     
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    You could also get the HotSpot Shield which will re-route your IP to the US.

    Or stream if you're desperate: www.thefirstrow.eu
     
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    so i've been reading into the VPN thing. just wondering, is OpenVPN a service or just a software? it seems that serices such as StrongVPN uses OpenVPN. so really, i have to get them both to get to watch American sites?
     
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    I used the NFL league pass last year and it was perfect here in Australia. Also get the MLB one and the NBA one. MLB is still by far the best but NFL has caught up a lot more and NBA is getting there.
     
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    HotSpot Shield is also a VPN. It's a software.
     
  12. Grumbler

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    thanks. i guess i will probably eventually start using those paid OpenVPN or whatever services like StrongVPN/HideMyAss...
     
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    since the free HotSpot has ads and all.
     
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    Where are you based overseas?
     
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