Dish Network Knows Sports Programming!
Dish Network knows you are a hard-core sports fan and you do not want to miss a minute of your favorite team. With Dish Networks huge selection of sports programming all packaged for the best value, you will see every heart-pounding moment all in 100% digital picture and sound.Since Dish Network is the leader in HDTV, Dish Network has a variety of ports channels available in High Definition. From NFL HD to the Big Ten Network in HD, you will not want to miss a minute of the action.
Dish Network has several "In-Season" sports packages that are available on DISH Network through Dish Network's Season Ticket.
NHL Center Ice - Dish Network Sports
NHL Center Ice brings you the most hockey coverage possible with up to 40 games weekly from around the league. This includes the first two rounds of the Stanley Cup playoffs and select games in high definition. This package costs $169 or three payments of $56.33.Channels: 543 thru 558.
Full Season Package: $169.00 or three payments of $56.34.
NBA League Pass - Dish Network Sports
Get the NBA LEAGUE PASS and you will get the premier coverage of up to 40 regular season games a week. You will see your favorite NBA team in action playing in games a not normally available in your local city.
ESPN Full Court - Dish Network Sports
ESPN Full Court allows you to cruise 30 regular season college basketball games in one programming package. The 30 games per week are from all over the country so you can be sure to catch your favorite college team on ESPN Full Court.Regular Season package: $109 or two payments of $54.67.
ESPN Game Plan, College Football - Dish Network Sports
With ESPN GamePlan you will see up to 12 games per week all on thru your Dish Network Satellite System. ESPN GamePlan gives you direct access to the best college football games in full digital action. ESPN GamePlan will give you up to 150 of the best match-ups from the nation's top conferences.
Major League Soccer - Dish Network Sports
The MLS Direct Kick Programming package provides over 100 regular season games plus select playoff games. Be sure you do not miss all of the action! You can watch all of the 13 Major League Soccer teams and all star players such as Landon Donovan, Freddy Adu, Christian Gomez and best of all David Beckham.
Regular Season Package: Only $79!
Dish Network also gives you access to top soccer events such as the South American World Cup Qualifiers and the Euro 2008 Qualifiers. The South American World Cup Qualifiers will be on DISH Network Pay-Per-View.
Multi Sports Packages - Dish Network Sports
Dish Networks also provides these Regional Sports Packages in HD.
| Regional Network | Channel
|
| Altitude Sports & Entertainment |
410
|
| Comcast Sports Net West |
409
|
| Fox Sports Arizona |
415
|
| Fox Sports Cincinnati |
427
|
| Fox Sports Florida |
423
|
| Fox Sports New England |
435
|
| Fox Sports North |
436
|
| Fox Sports Ohio |
425
|
| Fox Sports Rocky Mountain |
414
|
| Fox Sports Southwest |
416
|
| Fox Sports West 2 |
411
|
| Mid-Atlantic Sports Network |
432
|
| NBA TV |
402
|
| NBA TV HD |
9466
|
| Sports Alternate 1 |
445
|
| Sports Alternate 2 |
446
|
| Sports Alternate 3 |
447
|
| Sun Sports |
422
|
| SportsTime Ohio |
431
|
| Comcast Sports Net Chicago |
429
|
| Comcast Sports Net Mid-Atlantic |
424
|
| Fox Sports Bay Area |
419
|
| Fox Sports Detroit |
430
|
| Fox Sports Midwest |
418
|
| Fox Sports New York |
413
|
| Fox Sports Northwest |
426
|
| Fox Sports Pittsburgh |
428
|
| Fox Sports South |
420
|
| Fox Sports West |
417
|
| Madison Square Garden |
412
|
| Mid-Atlantic Sports Network Alternate |
433
|
| NBA TV |
560
|
| New England Sports Network |
434
|
| SportsNet New York |
438
|
| Big Ten Network |
439
|
Dish Networks also has Regional Sports Networks in HD. There are up to 18 channels available. See below for the Regional Sports Networks (RSNs) that are available on DISH Network in select markets:
| Regional Network | Professional Teams | Channel |
| CSN Chicago HD | Chicago Cubs, White Sox, Blackhawks, and Bulls | 379 |
| FSN Prime Ticket | Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Clippers, Anaheim Ducks | 361 |
| FSN Rocky Mountain | Colorado Rockies, Utah Jazz | 364 |
| FSN Arizona | Arizona Cardinals, Diamondbacks, Phoenix Coyotes, Suns | 365 |
| FSN Southwest | Houston Astros, Texas Rangers, Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Stars | 366 |
| FSN West | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks | 367 |
| FSN Midwest | St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blues | 368 |
| FSN South | Atlanta Braves, Memphis Grizzlies, Atlanta Hawks, Carolina Hurricanes, Nashville Predators | 370 |
| Sun Sports | Miami Heat, Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Florida Marlins, Orlando Magic | 372 |
| FSN Florida | Florida Marlins, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Florida Panthers | 373 |
| FSN Northwest | Seattle Mariners, SuperSonics, Storm | 376 |
| FSN Cincinnati | Cincinnati Reds | 377 |
| FSN Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh Pirates | 378 |
| FSN Detroit | Detroit Tigers | 380 |
| SportsTime Ohio | Cleveland Indians, Browns, Cavaliers | 381 |
| FSN North | Minnesota Twins | 386 |
| SportSouth | Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Thrashers, Memphis Grizzlies, Nashville Predators | 387 |
| SportsNet New York | New York Mets | 250 |
Major League Baseball Extra Innings - Dish Network Sports
Am I Able to Get Major League Baseball with DISH Network?
Rest assured, DISH Network customers will continue to enjoy access to thousands of major league baseball games per year, including those broadcast on ESPN, Regional Sports Networks and local networks which have broadcast agreements for Major League Baseball carriage. T he great news is that you will continue to have access to this programming within your existing programming packages including the playoffs and the World Series.
Can DISH Network customers still get out of market Major League Baseball Games?
DISH Network customers who have high speed internet access have the option of purchasing MLB.TV as an alternative to the MLB Extra Innings package for their baseball viewing needs starting at only $14.95 per month or $89.95 per year.
While not the same as TV, the MLB.TV is a service available to consumers allowing them to utilize their computer along with high speed internet connection in order to enjoy every 2007 regular season out-of market game live. In addition, MLB.TV customers will enjoy condensed games, searchable videos, clickable line scores, Baseball Channel & extended highlights. Again, your access to Major League Baseball games via ESPN, Regional Sports Networks, and local networks that currently carry games will not be affected.