Trail Blazers - official online streaming - KGW and CSN!

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Paul Allen on twitter!

Big news coming @pdxtrailblazers are now set to stream games in whole team's NBA approved territory where CSN is not available!

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

http://www.nba.com/blazers/trail-blazers_streaming.html

TRAIL BLAZERS EXPAND VIEWING OPTIONSFOR GAMES; INCREASE ACCESS FOR FANS ACROSS THE STATE THROUGH LIVE STREAMING​

CSN games available throughout Oregonfor the first time​

PORTLAND,Ore. – The Trail Blazers announced today that everylocally-broadcasted game airing on Comcast SportsNet Northwest (CSN) will beaccessible via television or Internet to fans throughout Oregon and SouthwestWashington. In addition, the team will continue to stream every gamebroadcasted on KGW.

“Ourgoal all along has been to provide access to Trail Blazers games for all of ourfans,” said Trail Blazers President Larry Miller. “Today’s announcementis another important step toward achieving that goal, while we continue to workwith CSN to achieve our mutual goal of expanding its distribution base.

“Throughour work with both the NBA and CSN there are now two viewing options for CSN gamesthat will be available to our fan base: television on CSN and live streaming incertain areas outside of CSN’s coverage area. We appreciate the patience ourfans have shown with us in our efforts to provide greater accessibility.”

Fansthat live where CSN is unavailable within the NBA-approved Trail Blazersterritory will have the option to stream games live on trailblazers.combeginning Sunday, Jan. 1, when the Trail Blazers visit the Los AngelesClippers. The six locally broadcasted games between Jan. 1 and Jan. 11 will beavailable on a free trial basis. Starting Friday, Jan. 13 at San Antonio, fanswill have the option to purchase games à la carte for $2.99/game, or select theremaining 53 games during the 2011-12 season as a package for $69.99.


AlthoughCSN is available to all TV providers serving the Trail Blazers televisionterritory, certain providers, including DirecTV, Dish Network and CharterCommunications, have opted not to carry the network.


Fans outside of the Trail Blazers’ TV territory can continue to purchase NBALeague Pass, which offers televised and streaming access (including mobile) for$169. There are also options for streaming-only or mobile-only. Detailsand pricing plans are listed on the NBA’swebsite.

Tofind out which option is available in their area, fans need to visit trailblazers.com and entertheir zip code. Additionally, fans can read an FAQ, including systemrequirements, and sign-up for the streaming service by visiting trailblazers.com. TheTrail Blazers have partnered with RayV to provide the streamingplatform.

Portlandbecame the first NBA team to stream games when they made 21 KGW-broadcastedgames available during the 2009-10 season (including playoffs). With today’sannouncement, the Trail Blazers join the Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bullsas the first NBA teams to stream cable games. Last season the team alsostreamed 21 KGW games (including playoffs).

 

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MT @paulgallen: Big News today as we are set to start streaming our games to Oregon & SW WA where CSN is not available. http://on.nba.com/tbstream

 

[chris_in_pdx]

woopee fucking do.

 

[Wheels]

potentially great news for people like me. However I'm curious to the quality of the streaming that will be online. If its crappy, I'll just stick with the spotty free feeds lol.

 

[illmatic99]

70$ for 60 games. Not a bad deal tbh.

Then again, for those outside the area, LPBB is $110 and you can watch 5 teams.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Streaming quality was good last year. I assume it will be better this season.

 

[Wheels]

also I wonder if the games will be archived the day of for those of us who wouldnt be able to access East Coast games at like 5 when they happen.

 

[illmatic99]

also I wonder if the games will be archived the day of for those of us who wouldnt be able to access East Coast games at like 5 when they happen.

From blazers.com FAQ:

Will the games be archived so I can watch them on demand?

No. Unfortunately, the NBA has not yet approved teams to offer video on demand services.

 

[Wheels]

From blazers.com FAQ:

damn

 

[santeesioux]

Wow, my zip code actually works.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Trail Blazers games from 12/29 - 1/11 will be streamed for free during a free trial.

 

[BBert]

Q for you tech geeks: How will they know where I live? (iow, that I live outside the 'area')

Q for Wheels and santeesioux: Can I borrow your zip code? (PM)

 

[Wheels]

I def am eager to try this out. Thanks for the links BeerBoy!

 

[SantaDora]

Q for you tech geeks: How will they know where I live? (iow, that I live outside the 'area')

Usually via the IP you connect through.

Try http://www.geobytes.com/iplocator.htm for example.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Sounds like it's about time to bite the $10/month bullet and finally start using hidemyass.com's proxy service ... nah.

 

[SantaDora]

Sounds like it's about time to bite the $10/month bullet and finally start using hidemyass.com's proxy service ... nah.

Seems to me that this would not work for streaming video since a direct connection needs to be open between client and server - but I am not 100% certain.

 

[Nikolokolus]

Seems to me that this would not work for streaming video since a direct connection needs to be open between client and server - but I am not 100% certain.

:whistles:

 

[SantaDora]

It will probably work if they use VPN instead of just a generic proxy.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Do people who live in the boonies and cant get Comcast have access to a good enough internet connection to stream live video?

 

[THE HCP]

People? YOU live in the boonies son!

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Did anyone check out the free stream last night?

 

[Nikolokolus]

Did anyone check out the free stream last night?

My VHF signal looked great!!