August 29th, 2023 at 8:03 AM ^
You can cancel it right now and still have access until the next billing cycle
August 29th, 2023 at 9:00 AM ^
Is this the only game we have on Peacock this year?
August 29th, 2023 at 9:13 AM ^
There will almost certainly be basketball games on Peacock this season, so if you get a good deal it might be worth keeping it (assuming you're going to want to watch basketball too).
August 29th, 2023 at 9:16 AM ^
It's the only football game but there undoubtedly will be basketball games on Peacock this winter and maybe even a hockey game or two.
August 29th, 2023 at 2:04 PM ^
Yes.
Here's the NBC/Peacock breakdown so far (Peacock exclusive in bold) -
Date Time (ET) Matchup Platform
Sat., Aug. 26 2:30 p.m. Navy vs. No. 13 Notre Dame (in Ireland) NBC, Peacock
Sat., Sept. 2 Noon East Carolina at No. 2 Michigan Peacock
Sat., Sept. 2 3:30 p.m. Tennessee State at No. 13 Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
Sat., Sept. 2 7:30 p.m. West Virginia at No. 7 Penn State NBC, Peacock
Sat., Sept. 9 Noon Delaware at No. 7 Penn State Peacock
Sat., Sept. 9 7:30 p.m. Charlotte at Maryland NBC, Peacock
Sat., Sept. 16 2:30 pm .Central Michigan at No. 13 Notre Dame Peacock
Sat., Sept. 16 5p.m.No. 10 Washington at Michigan State Peacock
Sat., Sept. 16 7:30 p.m. Syracuse at Purdue NBC, Peacock
Sat., Sept. 23 7:30 p.m. No. 3 Ohio State at Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
Sat., Oct. 14 7:30 p.m. No. 6 USC at No. 13 Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
Sat., Oct. 28 3:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at No. 13 Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
Sat., Nov. 11 7:30 p.m. Michigan State at No. 3 Ohio State NBC, Peacock
Sat., Nov. 18 3:30 p.m. Wake Forest at No. 13 Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
Fri., Nov. 24 7:30 p.m. No. 7 Penn State at Michigan State (Ford Field) NBC, Peacock
August 28th, 2023 at 9:43 PM ^
What pisses me off is that I pay $170 per month for the Xtra DirecTV package, and I don't get Peacock. The whole thing, everything, is just so stupid. So I found myself calling DirecTV the other day and asking how I can add this channel. Apparently, like others have said, there is no channel. It is streaming only so I need to access it via the Peacock app using my AppleTV or Samsung smart TV. And DirecTV is so generous, if I order it through them they only charge $2.99 per month instead of $6.99 per month or whatever the hell it is.
August 28th, 2023 at 10:07 PM ^
Just so we're all on the same page, this is precisely why there's a board post every month or so asking about cord cutting.
My advice would be to cut the cord. You'll soon find friends or family who done the same thing. You all can work out who pays for what and share your info.
August 29th, 2023 at 12:01 PM ^
Yeah, but that gets messy when my brother-in-law forgets to pay his bill...
August 28th, 2023 at 9:44 PM ^
I decided to get Peacock and I got Xfinity’s Ultimate TV package. I get the Pac 12 Network with that along with every football channel. This weekend is going to be an orgi of football.
August 28th, 2023 at 9:45 PM ^
Skip paying for all these diverse streaming services and do the following for free:
1) use Firefox (or Chrome, but don't do that because you aren't dumb and you like privacy)
2) add ublock origin extension
3) go to crack stream or similar online free streaming site (your ad blocker is to block the insane amount of ads that cover content on these types of sites) -- note: you can disable ad blocking on certain site like mgoblog, if you want them to get the ad revenue.
4) watch game for free on your computer, tablet or phone (and cast to tv) and don't care about these streaming wars. The cost of this solution is an occasion stream crash, but you can typically refresh and get back on in seconds. There are often multiple options as well, so if one dies, try another link.
August 28th, 2023 at 10:06 PM ^
That sounds like a hassle. I used a coupon code and paid $2 to watch the game.
August 29th, 2023 at 1:00 AM ^
The above solution also works for prize boxing PPV, UFC PPV, all sports on all platforms and channels.
August 29th, 2023 at 9:02 AM ^
and is.. illegal?
August 29th, 2023 at 8:42 AM ^
Been doing this for years. I usually go to one of the sportsurge sites.
August 29th, 2023 at 10:07 AM ^
I hope I never get this cheap. The amount of time and effort spent to save a buck or two is a waste.
August 28th, 2023 at 9:46 PM ^
I clicked on the app on my tv to set up an account so I'd be ready for the game. Already had it. God only knows how long I've been paying for that.
August 28th, 2023 at 9:49 PM ^
I work, so I don't have to pay extra for yet another streaming service. I think this is the future of Michigan football, pay per view. But I'm thinking future games will be $20-$30 dollars a game.
August 28th, 2023 at 10:07 PM ^
Not to brag but I can afford $3 a month for a streaming service.
August 28th, 2023 at 10:31 PM ^
I'm even richer: I can afford $7.50 for 3 months of a streaming service that I will cancel in 90 days.
August 29th, 2023 at 8:19 AM ^
But can you afford $3 a month for 98 streaming services? Because that is where this is going. Have fun managing that.
August 29th, 2023 at 8:29 AM ^
I have 5-10 at any given time. I track them in a spreadsheet actually along with any other service that can potentially auto renew. It's pretty easy to manage now that you can just cancel pretty much any service with a click of the button. What I hated managing is when you got large price increases and had to call and beg someone for a cheaper rate. I'm glad those days are over.
August 28th, 2023 at 10:16 PM ^
Anyone know...
- Will the game be able to be recorded or watched after the scheduled conclusion of the game?
August 28th, 2023 at 10:34 PM ^
I just logged in to ask the same question. With kids playing sports I don't know how many games I'll be able to watch live.
August 28th, 2023 at 10:39 PM ^
I believe so. There's an option in the app to add it to "my stuff" which is probably like the YTTV library, so it should be available for rewatch for a limited time (maybe 30 days?)
August 28th, 2023 at 10:40 PM ^
There used to be a guy I knew that hung out around these parts…
He sometimes rode a bit too high on his horse, but boy would he hook you up with a fix no questions asked expecting nothing in return…
Unfortunately, some of the old timers chased him off for good…
I suspect he could be found tending some pastures somewhere close by…
But he will be missed this Fall
August 29th, 2023 at 12:06 AM ^
(If you're referring to this guy) not only did he ride too high on his horse, he also got too big for his britches:
August 29th, 2023 at 1:07 AM ^
Yah, it seems he tried to start a revolt, but never had a chance Butch.
I was really rootin for ya! ;)
August 28th, 2023 at 11:00 PM ^
Old guy question. What is best advise/method for recording a live streaming game? Working and want to watch later in day.
August 29th, 2023 at 10:55 AM ^
Replays of Peacock streamed games should be available to watch on Peacock within a reasonably short time after the game ends. I'm basing this off of my English Premier League football watching experience. An EPL game that ends at say 10 am is typically available to watch in its entirety in replay mode by 10:30 to 11 am.
I just double-checked the recent ND-Navy game. The replay is readily available on Peacock. I swear EPL replays were only available for 30 days after the match, but I don't see any obvious 30 day limits advertised on the ND-Navy replay.
Bottom line - the Peacock app serves as its own DVR. Which is nice.
August 28th, 2023 at 11:01 PM ^
pay for one month on Friday. Cancel it at ~4:30 Saturday
August 28th, 2023 at 11:14 PM ^
Think the Lions are on Thursday too. Probably dropped the one week free trial but if they didn't it's perfect.
August 28th, 2023 at 11:53 PM ^
I'll be at the game but our tailgate has Dish Network. Does anyone know if Dish carries Peacock
August 29th, 2023 at 1:12 AM ^
No, bring your lap top and an HDMI cord or blue tooth from smart phone or computer to your TV.
August 29th, 2023 at 6:53 AM ^
Peacock isn't a cable channel. It's a streaming service that requires using its app on your TV, streaming device (e.g. Fire TV Stick, Roku, Apple TV), phone, or through the web browser on your computer.
August 29th, 2023 at 6:40 AM ^
I refuse to get it for this game, I'll just watch a replay of it when someone puts it on YouTube the next day. The more people that pay to watch it, the more this is going to happen
August 29th, 2023 at 6:49 AM ^
It's going to happen regardless.
August 29th, 2023 at 10:33 AM ^
Not if people don't watch
August 29th, 2023 at 12:34 PM ^
People are going to watch.
August 29th, 2023 at 2:22 PM ^
Peacock has 24-25M paid subscribers as of Q2 2023 (which has gone up since), up from 9M Q4 2021.
Peacock is free to Xfinity cable subscribers (may be a certain tier threshold, which I have, included for 2 years free), which amounts to 15.5M Xfinity subscribers.
There are over 40M separate Peacock paid/subsidized subscribers in the US alone.
Railing against people not watching isnt going to change that. It's expanding.
August 29th, 2023 at 8:32 AM ^
Just shift your rabbit ear antenna a little to the left and you should be fine. If that doesn't work try unplugging it and plugging it back in.
August 29th, 2023 at 8:38 AM ^
Apparently if you're a Spectrum internet subscriber you can get 3 months free (12 months free if you have Sprectrum TV). Worked for me.
August 29th, 2023 at 9:05 AM ^
I still don't totally get the replay situation. I have a wedding 2-6 I'm committed to so wanted to watch the game around 6:30 that night. From what I've read here there is no record ability on peacock. Anyone give it a try at all or have the info? I should probably just go sign up and experiment with it but curious if anyone knew for sure?
August 29th, 2023 at 10:58 AM ^
See my response to Boogie above. The Peacock app serves as a de facto DVR.
August 30th, 2023 at 8:00 AM ^
Thank you gentlemen!
August 29th, 2023 at 10:58 AM ^
It will be available to re-watch. I checked and the ND-Navy game is there to watch now
August 29th, 2023 at 9:13 AM ^
So if I have the Hulu live and get NBC live, will the game be on NBC or only "Peacock"?
August 29th, 2023 at 9:23 AM ^
Peacock is a streaming-only service. It does not have a dedicated cable channel. Things on Peacock are not viewable anywhere but via the Peacock app or through https://www.peacocktv.com/ in a web browser.
You will need to sign up for the service in advance of the game or you will not have access to it via legal means.
August 29th, 2023 at 9:18 AM ^
You can stream for free if you don’t have Peacock on sportsurge.
August 29th, 2023 at 10:14 AM ^
This Peacock subscription situation makes a great argument in defense of Harbaugh's statements yesterday.
August 29th, 2023 at 10:25 AM ^
It is a streaming service and you can watch it on pretty much any device. I'll most likely be watching the ECU game on my phone as I'll be travelling. Other wise could be on TV just like Netflix.