November 22nd, 2022 at 4:51 PM ^
YouTube TV offers 4k, and I believe The Game is being broadcast in 4k on Fox Sports. FuboTV might offer the same, and there is a free trial available with them.
November 22nd, 2022 at 5:05 PM ^
I double checked this and Youtube TV does show that the game is being streamed in 4K.
Note: You'll need an additional $20 subscription on top of standard Youtube TV. I've also had issues with very bad lag / skipping when trying to stream Youtube TV in 4K (I have 1Gb fiber internet so that's not the issue). I'd say don't even try it if you're using the built in apps in your smart tv, both my Vizio and Samsung smart tv's skipped so much it's infuriating. Using a Google TV works better, but there are still occasional skips that aren't present in standard HD. I've heard that using the Fox Sports App works better, but have yet to try it.
November 22nd, 2022 at 8:36 PM ^
Must be your TVs. I have an LG OLED and stream 4K all the time with no issues what so ever.
November 23rd, 2022 at 6:26 AM ^
You can get the free trial on YouTube for 14 days before the $19.99 kicks in. I recommend doing this if you have never watched a game in 4k. It's like looking through a clear window from the best seat in the house.
November 22nd, 2022 at 6:00 PM ^
Honest question. Does 4k matter? I appreciate a good picture, but have no need to see THAT much. Granted I’m 53 and remember the rabbit ear antenna days, but I’m one step below 4k now and things…are fine?
November 22nd, 2022 at 7:11 PM ^
i thought why would you ever want anything better than dvd. haha
i did the 30 day 4k trial on yttv and it was nice. you could see individuals in the stands. very important.
November 22nd, 2022 at 8:25 PM ^
DVD? I remember watching the 1969 game with my Dad on a 12" Black and White TV with rabbit ears. We did not get a colored TV until 1981.
November 22nd, 2022 at 11:39 PM ^
Football in 4K is infinitely better
November 22nd, 2022 at 4:53 PM ^
If you watch it directly through the Fox Sports app, you can watch in 4k. It will ask who your normal provider is, but that hasn't affected me before.
November 22nd, 2022 at 4:55 PM ^
So if you don't pay for 4K with Youtubetv you can still watch in 4K in the app?
November 22nd, 2022 at 7:20 PM ^
Well fuck me for paying for that shit just for Fox essentially. Thanks for the protip.
November 22nd, 2022 at 4:55 PM ^
FuboTV maintains a rotating list of upcoming 4K games and The Game is on it. Just make sure the trial package includes 4K.
Anyone have thoughts on YouTube vs Fubo's 4K quality? Random People on Reddit say YouTubeTV is better image quality than FuboTV, but I trust random people on this corner of the internet more. (I know it's all upscaled from 1080p anyway.)
November 22nd, 2022 at 5:04 PM ^
Haven't used Fubu but flipping between 4K and standard broadcast (1080i I believe), it's dramatically different. I don't notice any compression issues, etc. This is with 200 Mbps internet over WiFi.
November 22nd, 2022 at 5:14 PM ^
I have yet to try Fubo TV, but have had issues with the 4K quality of Youtube TV. Biggest issue has been skipping, especially if using the built in smart tv apps. It seems they do not have enough processing power. Using a chromecast w/ Google TV has worked a bit better for me, but it still skips occasionally. I also tried watching a feed the other day and it was very washed out looking.
I've heard that using the Fox Sports App may fix these issues, but I haven't tried it yet. You can log into it with your Youtube Tv or Fubo credentials and it should be the same experience for each.
November 22nd, 2022 at 5:06 PM ^
I have watched several games that are broadcast on FOX in 4K. I have a 4K TV and a 4K Apple TV box. I stream it through the FOX Sports app signed in to TV provider. Be sure and select the 4K broadcast of the game. I think if you are just watching the pre-game and it rolls over to the game, it might not be in 4K.
It is a noticeable difference. The bigger the TV, the better it is to watch in 4K.
November 22nd, 2022 at 8:11 PM ^
Does the Fox 4K broadcast for you have a slight delay? I have Xfinity and watch in 4K but it is about 10-15 second delay from the HD stream.
November 22nd, 2022 at 10:09 PM ^
I've noticed that delay also, but maybe 5-7 seconds. Same setup, Xfinity TV and the Fox app...
November 22nd, 2022 at 5:18 PM ^
FIOS cable usually carries the FOX 4K feed but as of right now, the guide isn't showing it available. Looks like it may have been bumped by World Cup too.
November 22nd, 2022 at 5:33 PM ^
Bet the 4K on the run heavy road team.
But seriously the first response was correct, you can get a free month of 4K on YTTV. I've been saving this deal all year and now is the time to take advantage.
November 22nd, 2022 at 5:54 PM ^
Is xfinity carrying it in 4K this year? Or am I going to have to grab the foxsports app on my chromecast?
November 22nd, 2022 at 6:01 PM ^
Easy peasy. Fox broadcasts over the air in 4K. So just use broadcast, and stay away from Cable or Direct TV or any of those things. That's how I'll be viewing in 4K.
Because broadcast isn't dependent on any wires or fiber optic, there is absolutely no reason not to broadcast in 4K. So many if not most of the sports TV and movies I watch on CBS, NBC, ABC, PBS, and Fox are in 4K.
November 22nd, 2022 at 10:11 PM ^
Yeah, whatever. Not everyone lives in range of OTA broadcasts. I've tried, and no chance...
November 22nd, 2022 at 6:56 PM ^
Fox Sports app will have 4K. However, I tried their World Cup stream for Team USA yesterday and it was AWFUL. The 720p/1080i (whatever fox uses) was much better.
November 22nd, 2022 at 7:42 PM ^
I don’t get all of the 4k hype.
November 22nd, 2022 at 9:04 PM ^
If you have a higher-end TV, it makes a world of difference.
November 22nd, 2022 at 9:41 PM ^
I’ve watched games in 4k on my TV and I still don’t get why it’s such a big deal. I guess when you’re old enough to remember watching games before HD everything today looks great. No, I’m not a boomer.
November 22nd, 2022 at 11:07 PM ^
My memories start around Desmond era and I think 4K is dramatically better than CBS/Fox 1080i and makes ESPN look like the 90s. When it comes to watch non Mich games I often just watch whatever is in 4K.
November 22nd, 2022 at 11:31 PM ^
I'm 50+ and still have VCR tapes (and a VCR to play them on) and old DVD-Rs of 1990's and early 2000's Michigan games so I understand. I agree even the average production value now vastly exceeds the older era... but a 4K HDR signal still shows a "pop" that noticeable over the standard 1080p production.
Then again, i still buy physical media because the higher bit-rate outshines the streaming equivalent.
November 22nd, 2022 at 9:13 PM ^
I have a 1080p projector. When watching, YouTube TV seems to be 720p. At that scale, 1080p would be nice. Does the Fox Sports app default to that when you aren't hooked up to a 4k TV?
November 22nd, 2022 at 10:40 PM ^
Just sat down and did a little test. Looks like my preferred streaming device (Xbox One) defaults to 720p, no other options. Switching to a Chromecast 4k, picture looks a little sharper. More definition around the details. Maybe that's the move for me. Might see what other devices I have around that might improve the experience...
November 26th, 2022 at 9:47 AM ^
Directv is most definitely offering the game in 4K. Channel 105.