Sunday Ticket Users Face Glitches During Late-Afternoon Games

Customers using Sunday Ticket are encountering problems that hinder their ability to view all late-afternoon NFL games. This issue has been particularly evident during the 4:25 p.m. ET games, where fans outside the local markets of the teams involved are unable to access the early phases of the game due to blackout restrictions.

For instance, during a recent Sunday, viewers not located in Seattle or San Francisco could not watch the 49ers-Seahawks game until the conclusion of the earlier Giants-Commanders game, which delayed their access until just before the end of the first quarter. Similarly, fans of the Lions and Cardinals faced similar restrictions, missing parts of their game.

This situation has led to frustration among subscribers who have paid a premium for the service, as they expect to see every minute of every game. The NFL has yet to address this issue, which some believe could be resolved with a simple adjustment to the blackout policy, allowing access until local broadcasts begin.