Streaming games..need help

[ladypanther]

Looking for a good suggestion for watching Panther games this season.  I am dumping cable due to severe budget cuts. (Still can't find a decent job) I have access to a family member's youtubetv account but they live in another part of the country.  At 1st I thought I would get an inexpensive streaming service with local channels but am having a tough time finding one. Prefer not to pay $50 a month if I can find something else.

Anyone have any suggestions?

[CarolinaSock]

If you just want local channels you might look into a digital antenna. Not effective everywhere but you can check this site to see what channels are accessible where you live. 
https://antennaweb.org/

[ladypanther]

1 hour ago, CarolinaSock said:

If you just want local channels you might look into a digital antenna. Not effective everywhere but you can check this site to see what channels are accessible where you live. 
https://antennaweb.org/

Thanks for the idea but...

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[Paintballr]

Sling gets you basic channels and local for a cheaper price point than YouTube tv and others if that’s all you care about. 
 

But other than that, the antenna would be a good option too 

[hepcat]

Where do you live? They don't air Panthers games on your local stations?

[ladypanther]

On 8/27/2020 at 11:56 AM, hepcat said:

Where do you live? They don't air Panthers games on your local stations?

I live in Morganton...yes..get local channels but I want to cut cable.  Can use a family members YouTube TV..but they are in another state.  I lost my job due to Covid19 and am still unemployed...very difficult to find a decent job.  So..I am cutting costs.  The only local thing I care about watching is Panther games.

[ladypanther]

On 8/26/2020 at 6:26 PM, Paintballr said:

Sling gets you basic channels and local for a cheaper price point than YouTube tv and others if that’s all you care about. 
 

But other than that, the antenna would be a good option too 

Sling does not have local channels.  Am wondering...is there anyone in the mtns or foothills (where I am) have some experience with the HDTV antennas?

[CRA]

are you looking for free or cheaper than your cable? 

for HDTV antenna you can start here to see what the signal strength is generally like in your area 

https://www.fcc.gov/media/engineering/dtvmaps

for an example, we attempted to go this route a couple years ago.  My area had good signal.   In reality, CBS and ABC were perfect.  FOX wouldn't pickup in my house.   Which obviously didn't work as a Panther fan.  It's kind of all or nothing.  You generally either get a perfect HD picture or nothing.   Others I know nearby got them all.  All antennas aren't created equal either.  My brother in law uses Leaf.  Which is the one I tried out.  They are a little pricey vs some of the random ones you can find. 

I mean you can definitely find the "illegal" streams of games if you get desperate.  They were kicked off reddit but still exist. 

[hepcat]

42 minutes ago, ladypanther said:

I live in Morganton...yes..get local channels but I want to cut cable.  Can use a family members YouTube TV..but they are in another state.  I lost my job due to Covid19 and am still unemployed...very difficult to find a decent job.  So..I am cutting costs.  The only local thing I care about watching is Panther games.

A simple $20 TV antenna is the answer. Lived in Asheville for years and used only an antenna with no issues. Get the long range kind and you should be good.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/dynex-long-range-paper-thin-hdtv-antenna-black-white/6348596.p?skuId=6348596&ref=212&loc=1&ref=212&loc=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwJjHm8O-6wIVEvDACh0KIgHtEAQYBSABEgKtnPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[ladypanther]

39 minutes ago, CRA said:

are you looking for free or cheaper than your cable? 

for HDTV antenna you can start here to see what the signal strength is generally like in your area 

https://www.fcc.gov/media/engineering/dtvmaps

for an example, we attempted to go this route a couple years ago.  My area had good signal.   In reality, CBS and ABC were perfect.  FOX wouldn't pickup in my house.   Which obviously didn't work as a Panther fan.  It's kind of all or nothing.  You generally either get a perfect HD picture or nothing.   Others I know nearby got them all.  All antennas aren't created equal either.  My brother in law uses Leaf.  Which is the one I tried out.  They are a little pricey vs some of the random ones you can find. 

I mean you can definitely find the "illegal" streams of games if you get desperate.  They were kicked off reddit but still exist. 

 

39 minutes ago, CRA said:

 

Significantly cheaper of free.

And not looking for illegal.

Thanks.

[ladypanther]

40 minutes ago, hepcat said:

A simple $20 TV antenna is the answer. Lived in Asheville for years and used only an antenna with no issues. Get the long range kind and you should be good.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/dynex-long-range-paper-thin-hdtv-antenna-black-white/6348596.p?skuId=6348596&ref=212&loc=1&ref=212&loc=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwJjHm8O-6wIVEvDACh0KIgHtEAQYBSABEgKtnPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

Thanks...very good to info.

[d-dave]

I'd also recommend an antenna as well.  The kicker will be if your TV has a tuner in it. You'll have to check your TVs model.

I've used this webpage to help me and my friends get antennas and get them set up:

https://www.antennaweb.org/

We switched to Hulu add free plus live TV.  $65 or so a month, but we have all the tv we could ever watch and live channels as well.

Good luck!

[cardiackat88.]

I haven't read too much into it, but there is a way to watch live NFL games using Yahoo Sports, for free.

[Moose Hoover]

just buy gamepass and watch the next day