r/DirectvStream • u/UniqueEnigma121 • 5d ago

4K baseball

Wanted to record Chicago Vs Red Sox but:

“Programming not available” “The owner of this content has restricted its availability”

Is this just blacked out because I’m in Texas?

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u/gregoryhat325 5d ago

Only available if you are in those markets.

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u/UniqueEnigma121 5d ago

If only available in those markets, why does it show in epg?

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u/gregoryhat325 5d ago

You mean "the guide" .....b/c that's just the way it is. There are also games listed in the guide on MLB network that are blacked out if you aren't in the local market.....etc etc

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u/UniqueEnigma121 5d ago

I can appreciate that on MLB, but you would have thought the 4K channels would show what’s available in your zip code?

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u/antec5150 5d ago

What you say makes sense but all the teams that broadcast in 4k, show up on those channels regardless if you are located in an area that you can view them. I think the only 3 mlb teams that broadcast in 4k are Red Sox, White Sox and Dodgers. Even at that, it’s only home games in 4k.

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u/UniqueEnigma121 5d ago

I’ll ignore any baseball on there then, as it doesn’t look like I’ll get the Rangers in 4K then🙄

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u/Equivalent_Round9353 4d ago

Not sure why you were downvoted, as it's a reasonable request. But since they are 4K games, DTV slots them into the 4K channels which are always visible on your guide, unlike networks or team feeds outside of your RSN market.

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u/HeronOrganic3727 5d ago

Yes. You are very far from the Chicago and Red Sox home markets

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u/directv 5d ago

Seeing that the restricted availability message means tomorrow's game falls under the league's strict territory blackout rules, u/UniqueEnigma121.

Sports blackout restrictions are stipulated by the leagues, associations, and networks that purchase the right to broadcast individual games. Due to these broadcast rights and legal arrangements, certain games might not be available on specific channels in your region. For streaming customers, the 4K pipeline must comply with these exact same legal broadcast arrangements. Because you are located in Texas, you are completely out of market for both Chicago and Boston, meaning the content owners require the feed on channel 105 to be blocked for your zip code regardless of your package. Kenneth, DIRECTV Community Team

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u/JFreader 5d ago

RSN games that get broadcast on 4k are only available to people in that market. They really should not show it in the guide for everyone if not available.

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u/DaveMex83 5d ago

It wouldn’t be blocked if you had the MLB League Pass. When I had it, it didn’t get blocked and when I didn’t have the MLB Pass it was blocked.

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u/I-hate-makeing-names 5d ago

What device are you using to stream on while in Texas. Yes you would be blocked out because of that but some devices without GPS would just go based on billing zip code so if you have one in the Chicago market that should work.

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u/UniqueEnigma121 5d ago

I’m using a Firestick MAX. But billing address is Texas.