Sportsnet Pittsburgh

Post by **Pensfan17201** » Thu Sep 05, 2024 5:44 pm

Does it look like Sportsnet Pittsburgh is going to stay around now? I can get it, channel 843 with Comcast. There had been some talk a while ago about it going away. Hope not.

Post by **faftorial** » Thu Sep 05, 2024 6:26 pm

Pensfan17201 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 05, 2024 5:44 pm Does it look like Sportsnet Pittsburgh is going to stay around now? I can get it, channel 843 with Comcast. There had been some talk a while ago about it going away. Hope not.

I haven't heard any talk of it going away. Do you have a link?

I've had since it started and it's been trouble free. They have a big budget for recorded music vs ATT Sports.

Post by **Pensfan17201** » Thu Sep 05, 2024 7:38 pm

No link, but it was in doubt about a year ago and there was some discussion on this forum last year or early this year about it. But then I thought I heard something about it being able to broadcast without interferences or having to shut down now, I’m not sure but I thought someone here might know how this all turned out. I did not attempt a search.

Post by **faftorial** » Thu Sep 05, 2024 7:39 pm

Pensfan17201 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 05, 2024 7:38 pm No link, but it was in doubt about a year ago and there was some discussion on this forum last year or early this year about it. But then I thought I heard something about it being able to broadcast without interference now, I’m not sure but I thought someone here might know how this all turned out. I did not attempt a search.

You do have to be within the home market of the Pens to get it. If 17201 is your zip, I get it in 17601.

Post by **Pensfan17201** » Thu Sep 05, 2024 7:45 pm

Yes, I have no problem getting it here in 17201 but I was referring to the possibility of the whole network. I think maybe it was when it was called by another name but perhaps that has been all straightened out and it comes back to me now that it was going to be shut down by the end of last year but obviously it never happened. I was just wondering if anyone heard about it’s future. Somebody here commented on it back then.

Post by **MR25** » Thu Sep 05, 2024 7:49 pm

It used to be Root Sports or AT&T Sports Network. DirectTv or whichever conglomerate owns those were shutting down the local sports networks.

The Pens ownership group (which also owns NESN) created Sportsnet Pittsburgh as a replacement for Root/AT&T Sports Network.

Sportsnet isn't going anywhere any time soon.

Post by **faftorial** » Thu Sep 05, 2024 7:56 pm

Pensfan17201 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 05, 2024 7:45 pm Yes, I have no problem getting it here in 17201 but I was referring to the possibility of the whole network. I think maybe it was when it was called by another name but perhaps that has been all straightened out and it comes back to me now that it was going to be shut down by the end of last year but obviously it never happened. I was just wondering if anyone heard about it’s future. Somebody here commented on it back then.

Sounds like you're talking about the cable channel. Yes, that's available if you had ATT sports. I thought you were talking about their new app outside of cable.

Post by **nocera** » Thu Sep 05, 2024 7:59 pm

It’s not going anywhere. It was up in the air before FSG bought it. Maybe that’s what you’re remembering.

Post by **Pensfan17201** » Thu Sep 05, 2024 9:02 pm

Yes and thank you as that was my question.

Post by **King Colby** » Fri Sep 06, 2024 10:11 am

They also have a subscription based streaming app now. And I’m actually able to stream in market via my cable provider which is nice for watching Pirate games on my back deck.

Post by **mac5155** » Fri Sep 06, 2024 2:55 pm

King Colby wrote: ↑Fri Sep 06, 2024 10:11 am They also have a subscription based streaming app now. And I’m actually able to stream in market via my cable provider which is nice for watching Pirate games on my back deck.

Are you doing this on a TV or a tablet? I'd like to stream to a TV but doesn't seem to be supported.

Post by **dodint** » Fri Sep 06, 2024 3:26 pm

I was able to use that app on my Firestick.

Post by **nocera** » Fri Sep 06, 2024 3:27 pm

There's an AppleTV app as well.

Post by **King Colby** » Fri Sep 06, 2024 4:15 pm

mac5155 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 06, 2024 2:55 pm
King Colby wrote: ↑Fri Sep 06, 2024 10:11 am They also have a subscription based streaming app now. And I’m actually able to stream in market via my cable provider which is nice for watching Pirate games on my back deck.
Are you doing this on a TV or a tablet? I'd like to stream to a TV but doesn't seem to be supported.

Fire TV

Post by **mac5155** » Fri Sep 06, 2024 9:44 pm

Thanks gents. I'll grab a fire stick. All I have are android TVs and their app choices are limited (no directv either)