Rare Saint Greg Posted January 10, 2018 #26 Share Posted January 10, 2018 ESPN International feed...? So all we'll see is soccer & "GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLL!!!..." ? We'll get some Cricket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmBear Posted January 10, 2018 #27 Share Posted January 10, 2018 This may be a stretch, but am curious if Carnival found a way to broadcast the first round of the playoffs (the wild card games) that happened this last weekend. As has been discussed on these boards Carnival is in process of transitioning to a Turner Television-based satellite offering that eliminates the 4 broadcast networks. Some ships have already made the transition the rest should be done by March. John Heald has assured us that the super bowl will be shown on ships but I wonder if the playoff games leading up to the Superbowl will also be shown. It may be too soon for anyone to respond. The ships with the old system should be fine, but I wonder about the others. I'll let you know, I'll be in the Conquest sports bar the next 2 weekends starting on Sunday watching the playoffs!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmBear Posted January 10, 2018 #28 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Is this just a guess on your part? Or do you know what has and will happen? Carnival spent a fortune with their sports bars, the key word is 'SPORTS'!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunCruiseDreamer Posted January 10, 2018 #29 Share Posted January 10, 2018 I know that on the Conquest last Oct there was games in the Sports Bar that was not available in the cabin, I do not see this changing. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcuchio24 Posted January 10, 2018 #30 Share Posted January 10, 2018 I don't think you will find anything in writing anywhere. That said, we have sailed maybe 3-4 times during the playoffs, and the games have always been available. Big games are usually on. Its the folks who are like 'hope they have Bears/Dolphins at 1pm' who are usually out of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted January 10, 2018 #31 Share Posted January 10, 2018 It sounds like many Carnival customers haven't yet heard about the recent changes in Carnival TV programming that will impact viewing sporting events on Carnival TVs. I guess they will find out first hand over time The information shared on this board is that the TV programming changes will be completed on all ships by March 2018, and some ships have already lost the ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX channels. I sailed on Carnival Dream last week and the changes have already occurred on Dream. These are the channels that were available last week on Dream, and I'm assuming this will be the channel lineup fleet-wide by the end of March. So all the sporting games you've enjoyed on Carnival ships in the past will change or have already changed. CNN CNN International CNN in Spanish Headline News Boomerang Cartoon Network Turner Network Television (TNT) Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) Turner Classic Movies (TCM) True TV One complimentary movie channel however most of the time this channel only showed an advertisement for what was available on Pay Per View for $4.99 per movie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango55 Posted January 10, 2018 #32 Share Posted January 10, 2018 We sail this sunday on the Breeze - sure hope they have the NFL playoffs on - or I will be very upset!! My team isn't in it anymore - but I still love watching my football!! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domergirl Posted January 11, 2018 #33 Share Posted January 11, 2018 We were on the Ecstasy for a New Year's cruise. We left out of Charleston. On Jan 1, there were MANY passengers gathered at ALL of the TVs on the ship to watch the football bowl games. Particularly - MANY MANY Clemson fans, all decked out in their Clemson gear...waiting to watch the Clemson/Alabama game. Early in the day, everything was fine. (I got to see the Notre Dame game! Yaaaay!) Later that night, late in the 3rd quarter of the Rose Bowl, the ship completely LOST satellite signal!!!! And never got it back (not that night, at least). So....no Clemson/Alabama game...and many disappointed fans. Long story short...even if it seems like you might be able to get a game...satellite problems happen!!! (Of course, as it turns out, maybe it was kinder that the Clemson fans didn't see the game. Still, I really felt for them...all decked out, gathered together with fellow fans, ready to cheer.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewheretropical Posted January 11, 2018 #34 Share Posted January 11, 2018 The ship delayed leaving port for a couple hours to finish up Super Bowl 50 in 2016. We were able to watch in the cabin then. Sadly the Panthers choked. I will never be on a cruise again if my team is in the playoffs or super bowl. It was bad luck! 🏈 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted January 11, 2018 #35 Share Posted January 11, 2018 A new Gallup poll shows football is Americans' favorite sport. I'm disappointed Carnival has dropped TV channels restricting access to view games onboard. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/01/10/gallup-poll-shows-football-overwhelmingly-americans-favorite-sport/?cid=eref:nbcnews:text Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kgol Posted January 11, 2018 #36 Share Posted January 11, 2018 I wonder if cruise lines that operate in Europe carry channels that broadcast soccer games. I can’t imagine a European cruise from Barcelona without soccer on every TV. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted January 11, 2018 #37 Share Posted January 11, 2018 I wonder if cruise lines that operate in Europe carry channels that broadcast soccer games. I can’t imagine a European cruise from Barcelona without soccer on every TV. :D Good point, Kgol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted January 12, 2018 #38 Share Posted January 12, 2018 or cricket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernardo62 Posted January 12, 2018 #39 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Just show a good of ruby.... Book your cruise accordingly so you don't miss important TV shows.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmBear Posted January 12, 2018 #40 Share Posted January 12, 2018 It sounds like many Carnival customers haven't yet heard about the recent changes in Carnival TV programming that will impact viewing sporting events on Carnival TVs. I guess they will find out first hand over time The information shared on this board is that the TV programming changes will be completed on all ships by March 2018, and some ships have already lost the ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX channels. I sailed on Carnival Dream last week and the changes have already occurred on Dream. These are the channels that were available last week on Dream, and I'm assuming this will be the channel lineup fleet-wide by the end of March. So all the sporting games you've enjoyed on Carnival ships in the past will change or have already changed. CNN CNN International CNN in Spanish Headline News Boomerang Cartoon Network Turner Network Television (TNT) Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) Turner Classic Movies (TCM) True TV One complimentary movie channel however most of the time this channel only showed an advertisement for what was available on Pay Per View for $4.99 per movie Sports is on in the Sports Bar! Agreed, the movie channel is mostly commercials, but the turner channels had movies on every night on several channels! We did get some ABC, etc. out of Miami while the signal was good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruizCuz Posted January 15, 2018 #41 Share Posted January 15, 2018 OH NO! We are sailing on the Elation this Thursday (January 18th) through Monday. The Jaguars are playing the Pats this weekend. I never thought about them NOT showing the games, and my husband is counting on watching them. Does anyone know whether the Elation has changed their channels yet? I certainly hope not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acetray Posted January 15, 2018 #42 Share Posted January 15, 2018 OH NO! We are sailing on the Elation this Thursday (January 18th) through Monday. The Jaguars are playing the Pats this weekend. I never thought about them NOT showing the games, and my husband is counting on watching them. Does anyone know whether the Elation has changed their channels yet? I certainly hope not! there is no reason the sports bars will not be showing football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdawg954 Posted January 15, 2018 #43 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Nothing better than watching a playoff game on the Seaside Theather. Would suck to see those disappear. It ABSOLUTELY will play a factor for people cruising in January if those games are not available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdawg954 Posted January 15, 2018 #44 Share Posted January 15, 2018 there is no reason the sports bars will not be showing football Was on an NCL cruise out of Miami in November and the Hurricanes were playing an afternoon game. Nevermind not having that game on, they failed to show any football all cruise. Just soccer/cricket . . . Even at the "Sports Bar". It was embarrassing and disappointing. Luckily on Sunday I found a bar near The docks in Nassau and was able to watch the 1 p.m. Games. If Carnival is going the same route I will X them off my football season cruiseline preference regardless of the rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acetray Posted January 15, 2018 #45 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Nothing better than watching a playoff game on the Seaside Theather. Would suck to see those disappear. It ABSOLUTELY will play a factor for people cruising in January if those games are not available. I agree I have watched many national championships both football and basketball on the big screen at the seaside theater, so much fun. If that goes away it really disappoints me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acetray Posted January 15, 2018 #46 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Was on an NCL cruise out of Miami in November and the Hurricanes were playing an afternoon game. Nevermind not having that game on, they failed to show any football all cruise. Just soccer/cricket . . . Even at the "Sports Bar". It was embarrassing and disappointing. Luckily on Sunday I found a bar near The docks in Nassau and was able to watch the 1 p.m. Games. If Carnival is going the same route I will X them off my football season cruiseline preference regardless of the rate. That is sad to hear, lets hope that is not the case now..... I know we are on a cruise, but that is something I enjoy doing. my family understands that sports are part of my life, why would something I enjoy be something I would ignore on my vacation. No way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billfish Posted January 15, 2018 #47 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Like to get a cruise in during the football season but have to wait for the schedule to come out so we can cruise on the Patriots Bye week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billfish Posted January 15, 2018 #48 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Nothing better than watching a playoff game on the Seaside Theather. Would suck to see those disappear. It ABSOLUTELY will play a factor for people cruising in January if those games are not available. Watched last years AFC Championship game on the big screen . Nice way to watch a game and my team won which made it sweeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acetray Posted January 15, 2018 #49 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Watched last years AFC Championship game on the big screen . Nice way to watch a game and my team won which made it sweeter has no one had experience from this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruizCuz Posted January 15, 2018 #50 Share Posted January 15, 2018 there is no reason the sports bars will not be showing football Does the Elation have a Sports Bar? If so, how big is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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