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Sunday Ticket glitch blocks late games
NFL Sunday Ticket blackouts prevent fans from watching early game portions.
In brief
NFL Sunday Ticket blackouts prevent fans from watching early game portions. Fans pay $400 for Sunday Ticket but can't watch first quarters of late games due to blackout rules. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Sunday Ticket glitch
YouTube reportedly believes the NFL could deconstruct Sunday Ticket as of 2030.
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Sunday Ticket purpose
It was marketed for fans who don't live in Pittsburgh to watch all Steelers games.
Current blackout issue
Fans not in Seattle or San Francisco couldn't watch 49ers-Seahawks until 4:47 left in first quarter.
Lions-Cardinals blackout
Lions and Cardinals fans not in Detroit or Phoenix missed early portions of their game.
Blackout paradox
People pay $400 for Sunday Ticket but can't watch first quarters of big games.
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Blackout fix needed
Late games should be available on Sunday Ticket until local Fox or CBS affiliates broadcast.
Legal risk
NFL faces class action from fans who paid $400 but missed first quarters.
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What to remember
Fans pay $400 for Sunday Ticket but can't watch first quarters of late games due to blackout rules.
