Are NFL Games Broadcast in 4K?
If you’re a diehard football fan, you’re probably wondering if you can watch NFL games in 4K. We’ve got the scoop on whether or not you can catch your favorite team in stunning 4K resolution.
What is 4K?
4K is a term used for a display device or content having horizontal resolution on the order of 4,000 pixels. HDTV has a resolution of 1,080 lines. So, 4K refers to a horizontal resolution of approximately 4,000 pixels. The term usually applies to a display resolution of 3840 × 2160 (4K UHDTV) and is sometimes used for 4096 × 2160 (4K DCI).
What is the difference between 4K and HD?
The main difference between 4K and HD is that 4K offers a higher resolution than HD. To be specific, 4K offers a horizontal resolution of 4096 pixels, while HD only offers a horizontal resolution of 1920 pixels. This means that 4K provides twice the number of pixels as HD. As a result, 4K provides a clearer, more detailed image than HD.
What do you need to watch 4K content?
In order to watch 4K content, you need a 4K-enabled television or monitor and a device that supports 4K content, such as a Ultra HD Blu-ray player, game console, or streaming media player. You also need a 4K content source. Most 4K content is streamed these days, but you can also buy or rent movies and TV shows in 4K from digital stores like iTunes, Google Play, Microsoft Store, and Vudu. Finally, you need a fast broadband internet connection — at least 25 megabits per second — to stream most 4K content.
How can you watch 4K NFL games?
4K broadcasts of NFL games are becoming more and more common, but they’re not available on all channels yet. If you want to watch a 4K broadcast of an NFL game, you’ll need to make sure you have a 4K-compatible TV and the right cable or satellite package. Here’s everything you need to know about 4K NFL broadcasts.
What channels are broadcasting in 4K?
As of right now, there are only a handful of channels that are broadcasting in 4K. The most notable ones are ESPN, CBS, NBC, and Fox. If you have a 4K TV, you will need to make sure that you have a compatible cable or satellite box in order to receive the 4K signal.
What streaming services offer 4K NFL games?
As of the 2019 NFL season, there are two ways to watch 4K NFL games: with a DirecTV satellite subscription, or with a fuboTV streaming subscription.
DirecTV’s “NFL Sunday Ticket” Max package includes all out-of-market NFL games in 4K resolution, along with plenty of other features like player tracking and game highlights. The price for NFL Sunday Ticket Max is $395 per season.
fuboTV is a streaming service that offers many live sports channels, including several in 4K resolution. While fuboTV doesn’t offer NFL Sunday Ticket, it does include Fox Sports 1 and 2, as well as CBS Sports Network — giving you access to plenty of live NFL games throughout the season. fuboTV also has a 7-day free trial so you can try it out before commit to a subscription. After the free trial, fuboTV costs $45 per month.
What NFL games are available in 4K?
4K Ultra HD is becoming more and more available as a way to watch NFL games. 4K provides a much higher resolution than standard HD and allows you to see the game in a whole new way. Here is a list of NFL games that are available in 4K.
What teams are playing in 4K this season?
Football fans can now watch their favorite sport in stunning 4K resolution. All NFL fans can find at least one game each week in 4K on DIRECTV (channel 106), DISH Network (channel 5417), and Comcast/Xfinity (channel 754). The national Jet’s game will also be simulcast in 4K on channels 506 and 754.
What are the broadcast schedule for 4K NFL games?
4K broadcasts of NFL games are currently available on DIRECTV, FOX Sports, and Comcast Xfinity. NFL games are broadcast on Sundays and Monday nights.
DIRECTV:
-Sunday Afternoon Games: All 4K broadcasts are available on channels 212 and 722 (SD channels are 53 and 2).
-Monday Night Football: 4K broadcasts are available on ESPN channel 206 and 1112 (SD channels are 54 and 5).
FOX Sports:
-Sunday Afternoon Games: All 4K broadcasts are available on channels 954 and 1551 (SD channels are 54 and 5). dstvNow app will also air these games in 4K.
-Monday Night Football: No 4K broadcast schedule has been announced at this time.
Comcast Xfinity:
-Sunday Afternoon Games: Comcast will offer four featured games in 4K each week on channel 1066 (SD channel 46). A complete schedule is available here.
-Monday Night Football: No 4K broadcast schedule has been announced at this time.
