Spurs games through FSSW on Sling TV?

[robino2001]

I tried searching for any answer to this on here but found nothing...

I've been wanting to cut the cord from cable for years but Spurs games are the only thing that has stopped me from doing it. Today, I randomly stumbled across that Sling TV has added the Fox Sports regional channels - including FSSW - to their programming. I have no idea when they did this - so it could have been done after the 2015-16 regular season ended...

So - that said - anyone have experience as to whether Sling TV carried/carries the FSSW-SA feed? I'm worried about switching and then Sling carrying only the Dallas-based, main feed and then just getting blackout Mavs games. I know Sling says they carry some smaller regionals on "alternates" kinda like what AT&T/TWC/etc do when there are duplicate games on at the same time.

I reached out to Sling and they're helpless... I'm trying some contacts within the Spurs organization as well... but thought someone here might have first-hand experience from the past season. Thanks!

[phxspurfan]

Sling doesn't carry FSSW to my knowledge. Only TBS/TNT and ESPN for sports.

[phxspurfan]

But for 20 bucks it may be worth it to cut the cord, if you have a 20 dollar HD antenna for local channels (that actually gets the channels where you set it up) and some way to get FSSW (stream)?

[4down]

It has many FSSW feeds. Not 100% certain it will carry Spurs games but with multiple feeds it looks like there is a good chance

[4down]

couldn't get this screenshot from sling to work from smartphone - http://imgur.com/a/nR93t

[dylankerouac]

I'm not sure about Sling, but I know ATT blacks out the FSSW during Spurs games at Houston. Really sucks.

Anyone know for a work around in the Houston area, outside of league pass?

[spurs10]

I tried searching for any answer to this on here but found nothing...

I've been wanting to cut the cord from cable for years but Spurs games are the only thing that has stopped me from doing it. Today, I randomly stumbled across that Sling TV has added the Fox Sports regional channels - including FSSW - to their programming. I have no idea when they did this - so it could have been done after the 2015-16 regular season ended...

So - that said - anyone have experience as to whether Sling TV carried/carries the FSSW-SA feed? I'm worried about switching and then Sling carrying only the Dallas-based, main feed and then just getting blackout Mavs games. I know Sling says they carry some smaller regionals on "alternates" kinda like what AT&T/TWC/etc do when there are duplicate games on at the same time.

I reached out to Sling and they're helpless... I'm trying some contacts within the Spurs organization as well... but thought someone here might have first-hand experience from the past season. Thanks! I would wait until someone at Sling gave me an answer and yes you need to know if the FSSW feed is the Dallas or San Antonio feed.

[robino2001]

couldn't get this screenshot from sling to work from smartphone - http://imgur.com/a/nR93t

that screen shot is perfect... confirms exactly what I need to know. There are 5 FSSW feeds - Oklahoma, Dallas, Houston, SA and NO... so that should answer everything. Buried on Sling's site, they specifically call out FSOklahoma is FSSW Alternative X and FSSouth (or whatever NO's is) is Alternative Y... but no one could say anything about the Dallas/Houston/SA feeds. That gives me the confidence I need. Thanks a lot for this!


Sling doesn't carry FSSW to my knowledge. Only TBS/TNT and ESPN for sports.

Sling nearly tripled their channels back in June, including FS1, FS2, BeIN, blah blah blah... so to answer my original question - the addition of FSSW was after the Spurs season after all.


I would wait until someone at Sling gave me an answer and yes you need to know if the FSSW feed is the Dallas or San Antonio feed.

Sling customer service was useless as all TV provider customer service is with sports issues. They all provide the same canned blackout and where you live statements. I went through the same thing with UVerse back in 07 or 08 when they would only provide the Rangers feeds and would blackout Astros feeds even though we were in Astros territory. I eventually got calls from the sports programming head at AT&T for a few weeks ensuring the right feeds were going out of their distribution centers.

[phxspurfan]

Sling seems to have really stepped it up with their channel offerings though. Can't believe someone actually got away with basically a la carte channels.

https://www.sling.com/service

[objective]

Do they have a dvr function for fxsw?

[TrueSpursFan]

Do they have a dvr function for fxsw?
Im not sure natively in sling but I wonder if you can use your credentials for sling on the fxsw go app. I know with ESPN you can.

[DJR210]

FSSW is regional there's no way their gonna put that on another app.. FS1 maybe.. What needs to happen is Fox Sports making a subscription app cause I'll give AT&T/DirecTV a well deserved fuck you and be done w/ TV altogether

[robino2001]

No native DVR function for Sling and no real seamless hacks to do it just yet either. You cannot log into Fox Sports Go with your sling log-in yet - but they're supposedly working on it. The sling log-in can be used on numerous other apps currently. I just have to find the right OTA antenna for our house/set-up and I'll be cord cutting this week hopefully.

[mywastedlife900]

I tried searching for any answer to this on here but found nothing...

I've been wanting to cut the cord from cable for years but Spurs games are the only thing that has stopped me from doing it. Today, I randomly stumbled across that Sling TV has added the Fox Sports regional channels - including FSSW - to their programming. I have no idea when they did this - so it could have been done after the 2015-16 regular season ended...

So - that said - anyone have experience as to whether Sling TV carried/carries the FSSW-SA feed? I'm worried about switching and then Sling carrying only the Dallas-based, main feed and then just getting blackout Mavs games. I know Sling says they carry some smaller regionals on "alternates" kinda like what AT&T/TWC/etc do when there are duplicate games on at the same time.

I reached out to Sling and they're helpless... I'm trying some contacts within the Spurs organization as well... but thought someone here might have first-hand experience from the past season. Thanks!

The Sling Blue package ($25) has Fox Spots Regional listed as well as FS1 and FS2. I cut the cord after the playoffs and have been looking into Sling for the upcoming season. Only downside is no dvr, although there are workarounds like Channel Master's dvr + that has sling tv functionality.
Sling has a free 7 day trial going on now maybe I'll try it out tonight and confirm. Stay tuned.

[RD2191]

Man, being a sports fan sucks. Lol. I'd be so done with cable if it weren't for the Spurs.

[B-Hath]

I cut the cord a last month, and I've been toying with Sling TV or Playstation Vue when the season starts. The Vue is a bit more (starting at $40 a month), but offers more channels (including your regular four networks which is good for me, because for some reason I can't pick up NBC or CBS with my HD antenna), offers an On Demand service (for specific networks and shows), and has a cloud-based DVR service. So that, along with my League Pass Broadband subscription, the only games I would miss are those on NBA TV.

[DJR210]

Man, being a sports fan sucks. Lol. I'd be so done with cable if it weren't for the Spurs.

[DJR210]

So does anyone in SA have the Sling Blue or whatever w/ the FSSW? It's not the shitty Dallas feed is it?

[BillMc]

. I'd be so done with cable if it weren't for the Spurs.Me too. Cable, the internet, reality outside my room don't need except for the Spurs.

[robino2001]

So does anyone in SA have the Sling Blue or whatever w/ the FSSW? It's not the shitty Dallas feed is it?

The catch - for right now - is the Dallas feed matches the SA feed for the next few months until the Spurs start. Otherwise, it's the exact same programming until then for both feeds. I'm fairly confident with the screen shot of the all of the alternates that 4down posted that we should be good to go.

I reached out to some contacts I have with the Spurs and they're still trying to confirm it themselves with the appropriate people in the organization.

[gospursgojas]

Spurs are literally the only reason I keep cable. Please someone let us know as soon as you know if FSSW is aval on Sling Blue.

[Bender]

I thought I read somewhere recently that Hulu was planning to add some live TV to it's service, starting 2017, including the local Fox Sports channel for your area.

[DJR210]

Spurs are literally the only reason I keep cable. Please someone let us know as soon as you know if FSSW is aval on Sling Blue.

It's def available now, per the chat specialist I asked earlier on their website. Try the free trial, i think they give you a week.

[gospursgojas]

It's def available now, per the chat specialist I asked earlier on their website. Try the free trial, i think they give you a week.

Great news...however as mentioned below the current feed is the same for Dallas and SA. I really hope that when season starts we would get Spurs games and not Mavs.


The catch - for right now - is the Dallas feed matches the SA feed for the next few months until the Spurs start. Otherwise, it's the exact same programming until then for both feeds. I'm fairly confident with the screen shot of the all of the alternates that 4down posted that we should be good to go.

I reached out to some contacts I have with the Spurs and they're still trying to confirm it themselves with the appropriate people in the organization.

[Spurtacular]

So, how many Fox Sports are coming in on Sling TV? I'm out of market, so I'm wondering....

[robino2001]

So, how many Fox Sports are coming in on Sling TV? I'm out of market, so I'm wondering....

All of them - but you only get access to the one regional dictated by your geolocation/ip address at that time - so just as with normal cable - you'll only get FSSW w/ Spurs games if you're in the Spurs market area. FS1 and FS2 are nationally available though.

[SpursRock20]

All of them - but you only get access to the one regional dictated by your geolocation/ip address at that time - so just as with normal cable - you'll only get FSSW w/ Spurs games if you're in the Spurs market area. FS1 and FS2 are nationally available though.

Would SlingTV carry the Spurs games in the Austin area?

[robino2001]

Would SlingTV carry the Spurs games in the Austin area?

Yes - you'll be in the TV market (Austin is also in the Rockets TV market now too, FYI). You'll need an antenna for the KBVO (non FSSW) Spurs games though.

Additionally, if you're far enough in the northern suburbs, you might be outside the 100 mile radius and you MIGHT be okay for League Pass streaming.

[.G.]

$25/mo to basically watch dem Spurs is a damn steal. I hope this is true.

[DJR210]

So, how many Fox Sports are coming in on Sling TV? I'm out of market, so I'm wondering....

Fox Sports 1 and Fox Sports regional


$25/mo to basically watch dem Spurs is a damn steal. I hope this is true.

Yep. I already asked Directv how much I'll have to pay to terminate my contract so they discounted my bill some more

[4down]

So, how many Fox Sports are coming in on Sling TV? I'm out of market, so I'm wondering....

At least the main FSSW + 5 alts

[SpursRock20]

Yes - you'll be in the TV market (Austin is also in the Rockets TV market now too, FYI). You'll need an antenna for the KBVO (non FSSW) Spurs games though.

Additionally, if you're far enough in the northern suburbs, you might be outside the 100 mile radius and you MIGHT be okay for League Pass streaming.

Awesome, thanks. I live in Austin, so League Pass is probably a no-go but I'll definitely check out Sling once b-ball season kicks off.

[.G.]

Yep. I already asked Directv how much I'll have to pay to terminate my contract so they discounted my bill some more

:tu

[offset formation]

$25/mo to basically watch dem Spurs is a damn steal. I hope this is true.

Truth.

[noles1983]

if you have a ps4 get vue, unless sling tv has improved a ton, it was shit for me several moths back.

[gospursgojas]

Obvi no recording ability though right?

[B-Hath]

Obvi no recording ability though right?

You can record with Sling TV if you run it through the new Channel Master DVR+. It can be a bit pricey though. $200 for the 16GB model that requires an external hard drive. $300 for the model with the built in 1TB hard drive. But if you have a PS3 or PS4, you can do Playstation Vue. It's a little more per month, but includes Cloud based DVR service.

[robino2001]

A person who works for the Spurs Broadcast department confirmed for me that the Spurs feeds will be provided on both Sling and PS Vue (assuming you're in the Spurs viewing area). He mentioned that there is a Stars game on FSSW in early September that would be the evidence for the Spurs feeds.

[Spurtacular]

All of them - but you only get access to the one regional dictated by your geolocation/ip address at that time - so just as with normal cable - you'll only get FSSW w/ Spurs games if you're in the Spurs market area. FS1 and FS2 are nationally available though.

Yup. That sucks. They should let you choose a region of choice. I'm sure it's a contractual thing though; so, people like me are more inclined to buy League Pass.

http://help.sling.com/articles/en_US/FAQ/How-do-the-FOX-Regional-Sports-Networks-work

[Bender]

http://help.sling.com/articles/en_US...-Networks-work (http://help.sling.com/articles/en_US/FAQ/How-do-the-FOX-Regional-Sports-Networks-work)

nice, but the "possible blackouts" bullshit leaves me cold

[gospursgojas]

You can record with Sling TV if you run it through the new Channel Master DVR+. It can be a bit pricey though. $200 for the 16GB model that requires an external hard drive. $300 for the model with the built in 1TB hard drive. But if you have a PS3 or PS4, you can do Playstation Vue. It's a little more per month, but includes Cloud based DVR service.

Doesn't look like you can record streaming content from Sling, or VUDU with Channel Master DVR+. Only the over the air stuff.

[B-Hath]

Doesn't look like you can record streaming content from Sling, or VUDU with Channel Master DVR+. Only the over the air stuff.

Well that sucks a fat one. I think that'll tip me to the Playstation Vue.

[DJR210]

Bump

So with tomorrow night's game being our first FSSW televised game, I wanted to bring this thread back up because I'm looking to rid myself of DirecTV as I only have it to watch the Spurs..

For those of you living in San Antonio who subscribe to SlingTV orange which includes the Fox Sports regional channel, can you please update the thread with your feedback on tomorrow nights telecast?

Because pretty much all the Spurs games for DTV show on the alternate channel, I'm concerned that they'll end up showing the Dallas feed of Fox Sports Southwest instead of the Spurs one.

[noles1983]

i have it on playstation vue, upgraded to the middle package just for FSSW.

[DJR210]

i have it on playstation vue, upgraded to the middle package just for FSSW.

Cool, you in SA?

[tony77]

Bump

So with tomorrow night's game being our first FSSW televised game, I wanted to bring this thread back up because I'm looking to rid myself of DirecTV as I only have it to watch the Spurs..

For those of you living in San Antonio who subscribe to SlingTV orange which includes the Fox Sports regional channel, can you please update the thread with your feedback on tomorrow nights telecast?

Because pretty much all the Spurs games for DTV show on the alternate channel, I'm concerned that they'll end up showing the Dallas feed of Fox Sports Southwest instead of the Spurs one.

what do you mean "alternate channel"? I've only had Directv for a week, I have FSSW, is there some chance I'll end up seeing Dallas instead?

[DJR210]

what do you mean "alternate channel"? I've only had Directv for a week, I have FSSW, is there some chance I'll end up seeing Dallas instead?

There is two FSSW feeds because of territorial restrictions.. 676 is FSSW, and 676-1 (where you're gonna see most if not all of the games) is the alternate FSSW channel.. The regular one shows Dallas shit.. and no, you're good you'll see all the Spurs games.

Because of this setup, I'm worried that we might have issues getting the Spurs feed, and the service rep at Sling was a moron and couldn't really answer my question.

[tony77]

ahh, I see. thanks

[gospursgojas]

Yes please... For San Antonio Sling and Vue subscribers. Please report back if tomorrows Spurs game is shown on the regional FSSW network. :tu

[objective]

I'm also interested in whether the FOX SPORTS GO app works with a sling log in and the game can be streamed mobile.

Or can it be watched on the SLING TV app?

[4down]

Cool. I'll chime in. Sling came through with the GSW game on TNT but I checked FSSW and it appears they didn't broadcast it. Will post a screenshot it works or not

[rastaspur]

I get hawks and pelicans games through vue being im in the dirty south. Sucks. I dropped directtv last month.

I guess i will reup my league pass today.

[4down]

I checked sling and its showing up on the programming guide. Took a screenshot but for whatever reason imgur isnt uploading

[c whata11]

Living in San Antonio and so far Sling TV has blacked out Spurs games on FSSW. Spurs games aren't even listed on the viewing guide. The other day I got a Mavericks game through FSSW. Chatted with customer service and they said it might be due to location restrictions; so they don't have the rights to broadcast Spurs games in San Antonio (what?). That makes little sense and I know that Sling TV broadcasts Spurs games on FSSW in Austin with no issue. I have bugged customer service and am waiting for a more definite response.

Anyone have better luck with Sling or Vue?

[gambit1990]

blackouts still being a thing is such bullshit.

[apalisoc_9]

blackouts still being a thing is such bullshit.

Yup...

[TimDunkem]

Living in San Antonio and so far Sling TV has blacked out Spurs games on FSSW. Spurs games aren't even listed on the viewing guide. The other day I got a Mavericks game through FSSW. Chatted with customer service and they said it might be due to location restrictions; so they don't have the rights to broadcast Spurs games in San Antonio (what?). That makes little sense and I know that Sling TV broadcasts Spurs games on FSSW in Austin with no issue. I have bugged customer service and am waiting for a more definite response.

Anyone have better luck with Sling or Vue?

Huh? I live in SA and have watched every game with Sling so far. It's on the alternate feeds. lol

[c whata11]

Huh? I live in SA and have watched every game with Sling so far. It's on the alternate feeds. lol

Lmao just realized that exists. That's one way to feel dumb. Thanks for the response

[boutons_deux]

Huh? I live in SA and have watched every game with Sling so far. It's on the alternate feeds. lol

"alternate feeds" on Sling or somewhere else?

[TimDunkem]

On Sling. I just said I use it to watch the games.

[objective]

Can you watch it on your phone with a sling app or are you able to use the FS Go app?

[TimDunkem]

As far as I know, yes. You can watch any channel you have on Sling through their app.

[blizz]

I had no problem until today. It was blacked out. Wtf.

[DJR210]

Living in San Antonio and so far Sling TV has blacked out Spurs games on FSSW. Spurs games aren't even listed on the viewing guide. The other day I got a Mavericks game through FSSW. Chatted with customer service and they said it might be due to location restrictions; so they don't have the rights to broadcast Spurs games in San Antonio (what?). That makes little sense and I know that Sling TV broadcasts Spurs games on FSSW in Austin with no issue. I have bugged customer service and am waiting for a more definite response.

Anyone have better luck with Sling or Vue?

This is exactly what i feared was gonna happen.. The rep at Sling was a certified retard, as originally thought. Why the fuck would we get a regional sports channel to watch another market's team? Stupid ass shit.

[DJR210]

Fox Sports needs to offer Fox Sports Go as a stand alone service

[boutons_deux]

I watched the Heat game on Sling FS1 (or 2), but I bet that was because it was in MIA. Sling FSSW had the Heat game blacked out.

We'll see if Jazz@SA game is viewable on Sling FS1 or 2.

[TrueSpursFan]

Ok so on mine there are like 7 or 8 channels of fox sports. You have to find the right one. Yes I did see a channel with the mavs game but kept looking and found the Spurs game. Last couple of games, they aired the Spurs game.

[TimDunkem]

Sling does air the Spurs game on the alternate FSSW channels here in SA. I don't know why you guys are having problems unless you haven't noticed the other feeds by now. :lol

[DJR210]

I watched the Heat game on Sling FS1 (or 2), but I bet that was because it was in MIA. Sling FSSW had the Heat game blacked out.

We'll see if Jazz@SA game is viewable on Sling FS1 or 2.

And you confirmed it was not available on the alternate feed? I think I may just have to do the free trial, hopefully they offer a trial to the blue one

[Spurtacular]

This is exactly what i feared was gonna happen.. The rep at Sling was a certified retard, as originally thought. Why the fuck would we get a regional sports channel to watch another market's team? Stupid ass shit.

It's a month to month, cancel anytime service. You haven't really lost anything much.

[blizz]

I'll admit I did not check the other streams. I wasn't too concerned at the time cuz I was watching the game somewhere else. We will see what happens this week.

[DJR210]

It's a month to month, cancel anytime service. You haven't really lost anything much.

I haven't lost anything, I haven't subscribed. I just got a free month from purchasing a FireTv Stick so we'll see what happens for tomorrow's home game.

[TimDunkem]

If you live in San Antonio, you can see the games. Two guys here already said they didn't realize that there were other feeds. :lol

[DJR210]

Watching the game now on Sling TV.. Good picture quality, no lag spikes or anything stupid.. The game has somewhat of a micro stutter every so often which doesn't happen with a traditional TV feed, but it's not bad at all considering the savings. Gonna call DirecTV later and strong arm them into releasing the final months of my contract.


If you live in San Antonio, you can see the games. Two guys here already said they didn't realize that there were other feeds. :lol

I understand that there still may be times when the game is blacked out locally, like when the game is nationally televised on NBA TV for example?? Can anyone clarify how this shit works?

[robino2001]

Playstation Vue has the SA FSSW feed... all games on perfectly fine

I switched from Sling to PS Vue before the season but no reason the Spurs games shouldn't be on the FSSW Alternate feed on Sling (Silver Stars games were there in the summer).