How to watch the games?

jibba jones · Post #1 » by **jibba jones** » Fri Oct 13, 2023 2:28 pm

I cant believe I still have to ask, Im sorry to do this and this has probably been over discussed, but I need help.

What are all the actual options of watching Orlando Magic broadcasts in the Orlando area (legal)?

I know about the (illegal) streams (although not extremely proficient at it).
I know about league pass with a VPN
And I think the Bally Sports app is an option again this year (but have no idea where that option is going).
Is Spectrum or any other cable/stream options available. Do they broadcast YoutubeTV or the Dish stream?

I am trying to set up my father, so the less complicated the better. I set him up with the Bally app last year but what should I do now?

Mods can kill this if I'm rehashing or maybe we could have a sticky thread with all the details (longshot, I know).

Skybox · Post #2 » by **Skybox** » Fri Oct 13, 2023 10:33 pm

Also interested...I definitely took note when someone in another thread said that NBA league pass was 50% off last Black Friday. I'll be looking for that come November.

My understanding of League Pass is access to all teams/all games...I don't expect to go too nuts with that, but if the price is reasonable-would be nice to have. Anyone have experience with this? any reason some ORL games would be unavailable with this option?

thelead · Post #3 » by **thelead** » Sat Oct 14, 2023 2:08 am

You laid out all of the options so not sure what you're looking for.

In terms of ease of use/setup:

1) Easiest (and most expensive) is Spectrum.
2) If your dad is good enough with tech, the Bally Sports app is next up in ease of use and is less expensive than cable but it's way too much for what it is.
3) League Pass with VPN is the next cheapest solution but it is more of a hassle
4) Illegal streams are not as reliable but are cheap (or even free but paid streams are better than free of course)

Option 2 is probably the best because you can share the subscription with your dad (or your dad can share with someone else in the Orlando area if you're already set).

CZ Eddie · Post #4 » by **CZ Eddie** » Mon Oct 16, 2023 9:11 pm

Skybox wrote:I definitely took note when someone in another thread said that NBA league pass was 50% off last Black Friday.

https://www.nba.com/news/black-friday-our-best-deal-ever