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Willy_In_Japan · Joined: 20 Jul 2004 Posts: 329

Good news for CFL fans!

As you know, the season has just started, and I was facing another CFL watching drought until today!

If you have a broadband connection to the internet, you can enjoy live webcasts of CFL games for a price.

http://www4.insinc.com/cfl/
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CFL, TSN, and CBC to webcast all CFL games live online during the 2006 CFL season

TORONTO (CFL) - The Canadian Football League (CFL), in partnership with TSN, CBC and Internet Netcasting Systems Inc. (INSINC), announced today the official launch of live game webcasts on CFL Broadband. This new service will provide fans with another media platform, in addition to TSN and CBC broadcasts, to watch live CFL games.
The webcasts will stream the broadcast feed from TSN or CBC which guarantees the highest quality online presentation for viewers. All regular season games, the Scotiabank Championships and the Grey Cup will be webcast.

The webcasts kick-off tomorrow night with Wendy�s CFL on TSN Friday Night Football featuring the Toronto Argonauts at the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (June 23 at 8 p.m. ET).

Live webcasts may be viewed from the CFL Broadband landing page at CFL.ca / LCF.ca , and via links on TSN.ca and CBC.ca network websites, and INSINC.com. The regular season games will be offered on a Pay Per View basis at a cost of $9.95 per live view and $6.95 per archived view. Post-season and Grey Cup PPV rates will be available later this season.
�Live and archived webcasts of CFL games provide our fans with another way to stay connected to their favourite CFL team when they can�t watch the game on TSN or CBC. Our Broadband initiative is another key element in our fan-first philosophy of providing the maximum quality and broadest range of digital content on-demand�, said Chris McCracken, the CFL�s Vice President, Broadcasting & Media Assets.

�INSINC is delighted to be participating in the CFL�s Broadband initiative,� states INSINC President, Hugh Dobbie. �With the proliferation of broadband connections to homes around the world, more and more people are turning to the Internet to get the content they want � when they want it. In combining the professional broadcast quality of TSN and CBC productions with broadband Internet, the CFL is leading the way in giving their fans access to games via a variety of viewing platforms.�

About the Canadian Football League

Building on a strong past toward a stronger future, the Canadian Football League (CFL) celebrates the best of Canada's game with fans across the nation. The 94th Grey Cup will be played in Winnipeg, Manitoba on November 19, 2006.

Gordon · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Japan

Thanks for the info. $10/game seems pretty steep don't you think. Can't see myself watching too many games. They should have some sort of a season pass where you can watch as many as you want for a flat fee. A friend of mine does that for Australian rules football. He pays about $60 for every game (you choose the team) but it is on a 24 hr delay.

Willy_In_Japan · Joined: 20 Jul 2004 Posts: 329

I agree. I was eagerly anticipating this, and then the price took a bit of the joy away. I would watch other teams, not just my own if the price was 3 or 4 dollars a view. I really think the price is too high, but I am going to watch a few feeds from my team.

I would love to pay 100 bucks and have full access. I think I am going to suggest it to the owner of the Tiger Cats.

Hoser · Joined: 19 Mar 2005 Posts: 694 Location: Toronto, Canada

Yikes 10 bucks a game?? that's ridiculous. That's probably not much less than what the cheapest seats cost. I'd pay 10 bucks a month for unlimited viewing of whatever I want (CFL, NHL, etc) but nothing more.

canuck · Joined: 11 May 2003 Posts: 1921 Location: Japan

The Lions won the Grey Cup! Smile

Gordon · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Japan

Willy_In_Japan · Joined: 20 Jul 2004 Posts: 329

Ya gotta feel a BIT sorry for Calvillo though don't you?

Or the Tiger Cats (my team)

Crying or Very sad

Gordon · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Japan

canuck · Joined: 11 May 2003 Posts: 1921 Location: Japan

saint57 · Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2006 10:59 am Post subject:

If someone gave me two front row tickets to the Grey Cup I'd flush them down the toilet.

Saint57's Football Rankings:

1. American college football
2. NFL
3. AFL- Arena Football League
4. XFL (Reruns)
5. European Federation of American Football
6. Disabled American Veterans Football League
7. CFL

Someone please put the CFL out of its misery.

Gordon · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 5309 Location: Japan

Willy_In_Japan · Joined: 20 Jul 2004 Posts: 329

Not a fan? That's fine, but just because you have no respect for the CFL doesn't mean you have to flame CFL fans.

Troll.

Eva Pilot · Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 1:44 pm Post subject:

XFL. I laughed.

ANother sport related, is there anyway I can see THE ASHES cricket series? Its killing me to be missing it.

canuck · Joined: 11 May 2003 Posts: 1921 Location: Japan