RIP NBCSN

[Inky_Wretch]

I guess people wanting to watch the Tour de France, English Premier League, NHL, horse racing and NASCAR will have to pony up for Peacock.

 

[The Big Ragu]

The WSJ is saying that they plan to migrate a lot of the stuff to the USA Network. But there are no details beyond that yet.

 

[ringer]

Every time I tune in to NBCSN, it's some damn Mecum Auto Auction. They've been killing it off for a while, it seems.

 

[Inky_Wretch]

The WSJ is saying that they plan to migrate a lot of the stuff to the USA Network. But there are no details beyond that yet.

I look forward to Arlo White reading a promo for ... whatever trash TV is currently on USA.

 

[Splendid Splinter]

 

[Sam Mills 51]

Every time I tune in to NBCSN, it's some damn Mecum Auto Auction. They've been killing it off for a while, it seems.

I'd much rather watch the NHL than watch Mecum's son try to twist another seller's arm to let go of yet another Mustang for its less-than-original reserve price.

I can only hope this doesn't mean that NBC/Comcast is bailing on sports. We know they already have The Golf Channel, so that goes nowhere.

Additionally, the NHL's deal is up, probably a big reason why the league's owners are taking a bath this season to show that they're worthy of a national contract or two South of the Border. It will be interesting to see how this all transpires.

 

[goalmouth]

On the plus side, this thread is helping serve ads for Peacock.

 

[MileHigh]

NFL rights fees are coming up and NBC pays the lowest amount for the best games, the best window and with flex. That's going to cost a lot more.

 

[Webster]

They have done an amazing job with the EPL. Hopefully, they will still have robust pre and post game content. Might be it for Men in Blazers though.

 

[Inky_Wretch]

That’s a hell of a bet they are making.

 

[Jerry-atric]

What will happen to Ms. Maddow’s show?

 

[DanOregon]

Also figure they aren't cashing any Olympics ad checks anytime soon.

 

[Spartan Squad]

This blows goats but if I'm being honest, I tune in NBCSN for EPL and hockey and that's it.

So is Peacock going to keep EPL? Seems like a colossal mistake for the EPL to only be on a streaming service in the US (not that they need the US but potential market growth isn't coming because a few die-hards subscribe).

 

[Shelbyville Manhattan]

I'd be shocked if every NBCSN Premier League match didn't end up on USA. I'm guessing there is some sort of contractual clause that ensures that a specific number of matches each week are on basic cable. What I expect will migrate to Peacock is most of the ancillary, non-game EPL programming.

This blows goats but if I'm being honest, I tune in NBCSN for EPL and hockey and that's it.

So is Peacock going to keep EPL? Seems like a colossal mistake for the EPL to only be on a streaming service in the US (not that they need the US but potential market growth isn't coming because a few die-hards subscribe).

 

[MileHigh]

Totally sucks. Love the EPL production. They only have it as of now through the 2021-22 season.

 

[Alma]

I liked that network.

 

[Readallover]

NBC Sports Network shutting down by the end of the year, report says

 

[BitterYoungMatador2]

These networks are really something. At a time for of high unemployment and economic uncertainty they’re trying to bleed a few more bucks from customers. Not just NBC, but Disney, ESPN and HBO as well. Ms. BYM2 was a loyal viewer of 90 Day Fiancé but has stopped watching since they’ve moved all of the ancillary pre and post-shows on Discovery+, feeling it’s a horse**** cash grab.

 

[Neutral Corner]

Well, it is a horse**** cash grab.

 

[Jerry-atric]

These networks are really something. At a time for of high unemployment and economic uncertainty they’re trying to bleed a few more bucks from customers. Not just NBC, but Disney, ESPN and HBO as well. Ms. BYM2 was a loyal viewer of 90 Day Fiancé but has stopped watching since they’ve moved all of the ancillary pre and post-shows on Discovery+, feeling it’s a horse**** cash grab.

It is shameful.