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Speedway On Tv And The Internet In 2024
IainB replied to racers and royals's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
Can anybody recommend a good IPTV provider? -
I very much doubt that SGP2, SON2, Sprint Races and (who cares) SGP quali would be shown on TNT, so sticking with a variation of Discovery+ maybe seems like the best option. I assume the Discovery+ app will still be an option in non UK regions? Maybe that and a VPN subscription would be the way to go?
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Grand Prix Ticket Sales
IainB replied to Beercellar1966's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
Betty's hotpot for breakfast... -
Eurosport, terrible professionalism.
IainB replied to Odds On's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
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Eurosport, terrible professionalism.
IainB replied to Odds On's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
It has been on a downward spiral since Sky paid up to get out of the contact early, BT Sport... and finally the indignity of Eurosport! Now we're faced with the prospect of Eurosport production at TNT prices. IMO it is still a product that is ideally suited to TV but lacks any innovation or in depth coverage because it's basically produced by work experience kids (and that's being kind) -
The obligatory response, of course, is neigh I won't 😂
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Their first mare of the season!
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Cardiff GP 2025 Cancelled
IainB replied to Phil's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
Workington Winkers? 😂 -
Some positive news for once, let's hope it comes to fruition... and let's hope they don't use the Leicester track as a blueprint!
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You're not suggesting the Regs are full of holes are you?
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Cardiff GP 2025 Cancelled
IainB replied to Phil's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
On a pure Speedway coverage quantity basis maybe, but TNT do broadcast World Championship Speedway alongside Premiership... and you get all of the other sport as well. I suppose being a Poole fan though, it's the lower level Speedway you're more interested in lol 😉😂 -
Cardiff GP 2025 Cancelled
IainB replied to Phil's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
Do you have BSN? That equates to £41.66 p/m -
Eurosport, terrible professionalism.
IainB replied to Odds On's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
Last year Discovery+ showed: 17 Premiership meetings, including all of the play off legs 1 British Final 10 SGP's 3 SWC's 3 SGP 2's 1 SWC 2 8 SGP Quali's (meh) 2 SGP Sprint Races (meh) That's 35 actual meetings, for a price of £6.99 p/m based on a 6 month subscription that worked out at an amazing £1.19 per meeting. Even at £30.99 p/m that's £5.31 a meeting for "world class" Speedway (plus all of the other sport that will be shown), compared to BSN who plan to show 58 meetings (of varying standard) in 2025 for £250, working out at £4.31 a meeting the TNT subscription starts to look more appealing and competitively priced, it's just a bit of a bummer that Eurosport used to be free (included) for Sky/Virgin subscribers and now isn't, Discovery+ was included at no extra cost for Sky customers and now the sports won't, you could get the Discovery Standard subscription for as little as £3.99 p/m. -
Grand Prix Ticket Sales
IainB replied to Beercellar1966's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
Did you book a hotel? You were pretty sure it was going to happen 😉 -
Eurosport, terrible professionalism.
IainB replied to Odds On's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
It is indeed a sad day, Eurosport have been letting me down for more years than I care to remember, right from day one back in the mid 90's. Premier Sports seem the rightful heirs to their crown for anybody willing to pay their fees -
Eurosport, terrible professionalism.
IainB replied to Odds On's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
At the moment it potentially sounds like Eurosport production values 💩 at explosive TNT prices 💥 -
Eurosport, terrible professionalism.
IainB replied to Odds On's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
Sounds like common sense to me -
Eurosport, terrible professionalism.
IainB replied to Odds On's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
They'll definitely be on TV it's just a matter of where, how much it will cost and how easy it will be to get. Pre WBD it used to be free to air in uncontracted territories, not sure if that's still the case these days as WBD seem to have global reach. An increase of £6.99 a month (£3.99 if you managed to get a deal, I did) to £30.99 a month seems a bit steep! -
Eurosport, terrible professionalism.
IainB replied to Odds On's topic in Speedway News and Discussions
Scott Young, content, production and business operations, WBD Sports Europe. Young continued: “TNT Sports will also continue to bring more content to fans on Warner Bros Discovery’s free-to-air channel Quest. In 2025, this will include broadcasting every MotoGP Sprint race, adding to existing live Bennetts British Superbikes coverage, a brand-new weekly cycling show covering all key moments of the season, highlights of the Giro d’Italia and La Vuelta a Espana, plus premiere a range of new sports documentaries.” While Speedway, obviously, doesn't seem to get a mention anywhere (he probably doesn't even know he's got it), hopefully it's comparable to the BSB and it'll get shown on Quest. Speedway needs to get back to Sky, tout suite and as soon as the Premiership CEO gets back from Australia he needs to be knocking on their door showcasing the improvements he's made to the TV image. Not sure what it means for the SGP, just another nail in the coffin for it in this country, can't see that going to Sky or any other broadcaster while WBD are balls deep in it. Time to look into getting one of those "special" firesticks -
Grand Prix Ticket Sales
IainB replied to Beercellar1966's topic in Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup
Maybe they're going to move it again 🤔 😁