MLB, NHL partner for streaming video package

by Eyebrows on Feb 9, 2009 11:54 AM PST

I just saw this on MLB.com, and while I'm not a hockey fan, I know a lot of people around here are. I figured I should share it so people could be informed before they start purchasing their MLB.tv for the year.

Now [MLB and NHL] have come together in a new way, as Major League Baseball Advanced Media and the National Hockey League on Monday announced a partnership that will make available each league's live online streaming product. MLB.TV Premium and NHL GameCenter LIVE will be available to U.S. residents through a bundled subscription for a one-time fee of $139.95 beginning Feb. 16 at MLB.com and NHL.com.

Earlier this month, MLB.TV Premium went on sale with its full-season package (March-October 2009) for $109.95, a $10 discount off the 2008 yearly pricing. The NHL will launch its own standalone Race for the Cup streaming product on Feb. 16 for $79.95.

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by Matthew on Feb 9, 2009 11:59 AM PST reply actions

So, upon further reading, there's a lingering question.

How does this deal with the 2009-10 NHL season? The above package only includes the remainder of the 2008-9 season, but the MLB season and the NHL season overlap a bit in September/October. I want to know if this is a rolling deal before signing up.

by Matthew on Feb 9, 2009 12:02 PM PST up reply actions

This sounds fantastic.

I fucking hate you Mariners

by kentroyals5 on Feb 9, 2009 12:00 PM PST reply actions

This was decided upon with my happiness in mind

by Jeff Sullivan on Feb 9, 2009 12:03 PM PST reply actions

Upon further review this doesn't affect me at all

by Jeff Sullivan on Feb 9, 2009 12:08 PM PST reply actions

Since they probably wouldn't broadcast any more Kings games

than I already get, this doesn’t do much for me.

You know what? Fuck you Sports Gods, fuck you.

by bluemax on Feb 9, 2009 12:12 PM PST reply actions

US only?

Oh, right. Hockey’s already on like half of my channels all of the time.

And then there’s curling (the second most popular televised sport in Canada).

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Feb 9, 2009 12:21 PM PST reply actions

I don't like Hockey because I struggle to follow that small puck thingy.

But for the sake of £20 I might as well get the full package and try and get into it. What is the best team in Hockey because I refuse to get suckered into following yet an other team that sucks.

I was at Shea for the Felix-Slam!
Personal M's record: 5-4.

by EnglishMariner on Feb 9, 2009 12:21 PM PST reply actions