I know there is the general thread and after a few hours you can merge this with that, but this is huge news for the conference fans that I didnt want it to get lost.

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Fox Sports 1 has struck agreements with three major distributors that will ensure that the new cable network will be available in the majority of pay-TV homes when the network launches this Saturday, people familiar with the matter said.

The three carriers -- satellite broadcasters DirecTV and Dish and cable operator Time Warner Cable -- all have agreed to carry Fox Sports 1 when it launches. Those three distributors combined reach over 40 million homes.

A Time Warner Cable spokeswoman said it would have the channel on its systems when it launches. However, final distribution contracts are still being hammered out with all three companies.

Fox Sports 1 is using real estate previously held by the Speed Channel. Fox was seeking a big fee increase from distributors to carry the network. According to industry consulting firm SNL Kagan, Speed received about 23 cents per-subscriber, per-month. The price Fox Sports 1 is seeking in the first year is said to be in the neighborhood of 80 cents, which is a likely sticking point in negotiations.

The network will debut this Saturday with a NASCAR race and ultimate fighting. Fox Sports 1 also will have a heavy load of college football and soccer. Next year, it will add Major League Baseball. Fox is also launching a sister channel this Saturday called Fox Sports 2.

Fox Sports 1 parent 21st Century Fox has a lot riding on the new sports channel, which it hopes will eventually challenge Walt Disney Co.'s ESPN empire.

Good news for the conference and its members.

Very good news for me and my DirecTV!!!

#GoConferenceUSA!

How 'bout UVerse ?

Just switched from Comcast last week.

I do supposedly have the SPEED Channel.

uverse is good to go...no worries...

Good to hear its actually done.

(08-14-2013 08:30 PM)NTTHOR Wrote:  uverse is good to go...no worries...

Thank You.

To borrow a phrase from one of (if not the greatest) modern TV show..

Happy happy happy!

Let the games begin!!! A viable alternative to E$PN? Please and thank you!!!

Curious to see what packages this will be with on Directv.

(08-14-2013 11:50 PM)moss2k Wrote:  Curious to see what packages this will be with on Directv.

http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/packages/b...id=1513639

Since its replaceing SPEED looks like it will be on every package except the very basic one.

I bet its even in the basic package now.

Rumor (from MattSarz and others) is that FS1 will move into the 200 channel range on DTV - possibly 219, relocating MavTV.

Also on Saturday, Fuel will quietly morph into Fox Sports 2 - DTV guide is already showing sports programming (UEFA/UFC) on this channel for Saturday.

https://twitter.com/mattsarz

(08-15-2013 06:41 AM)OwlFamily Wrote:  

(08-14-2013 11:50 PM)moss2k Wrote:  Curious to see what packages this will be with on Directv.

http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/packages/b...id=1513639

Since its replaceing SPEED looks like it will be on every package except the very basic one.

I am sure most people with Direct TV will have Speed Channel, you have to have at least that tier of programming to get all the discounts when you sign up like NFL Ticket, etc....I upgraded to the package up so I also now get Fuel TV which I believe is turning into FoX sports 2, is this correct? When does FOx Sports 2 launch?

(08-15-2013 08:45 AM)WKUFan518 Wrote:  I am sure most people with Direct TV will have Speed Channel, you have to have at least that tier of programming to get all the discounts when you sign up like NFL Ticket, etc....I upgraded to the package up so I also now get Fuel TV which I believe is turning into FoX sports 2, is this correct? When does FOx Sports 2 launch?

See the post just before yours (I think we posted at the same time).

(08-15-2013 08:42 AM)Orange County Owl Wrote:  Rumor (from MattSarz and others) is that FS1 will move into the 200 channel range on DTV - possibly 219, relocating MavTV.
Also on Saturday, Fuel will quietly morph into Fox Sports 2 - DTV guide is already showing sports programming (UEFA/UFC) on this channel for Saturday.

https://twitter.com/mattsarz

This confirmed if you go to FS1's website. They have a plug in that will let you pick your zipcode and provider. Here is the message I got when I put mine in for DirectTV.

"Great news!

Starting August 17 FOX Sports 1 will be available through DIRECTV on channel 219"

Excellent news for you guys. Without those carriers the reach of DS-1 was likely to be half of what it was expected to be. Congrats! The news that FS-2 is also launching is equally good news. It gives CUSA a 3rd national network for possible broadcasts.

(08-15-2013 09:57 AM)OwlFamily Wrote:  

(08-15-2013 08:42 AM)Orange County Owl Wrote:  Rumor (from MattSarz and others) is that FS1 will move into the 200 channel range on DTV - possibly 219, relocating MavTV.
Also on Saturday, Fuel will quietly morph into Fox Sports 2 - DTV guide is already showing sports programming (UEFA/UFC) on this channel for Saturday.

https://twitter.com/mattsarz

This confirmed if you go to FS1's website. They have a plug in that will let you pick your zipcode and provider. Here is the message I got when I put mine in for DirectTV.

"Great news!

Starting August 17 FOX Sports 1 will be available through DIRECTV on channel 219"

Oh wow you have to upgrade packages than, I am glad I did....216-220 were on a different package than the one I initially signed up with all the discounts and free Sunday Ticket the first year....

(08-15-2013 08:42 AM)Orange County Owl Wrote:  Rumor (from MattSarz and others) is that FS1 will move into the 200 channel range on DTV - possibly 219, relocating MavTV.

Also on Saturday, Fuel will quietly morph into Fox Sports 2 - DTV guide is already showing sports programming (UEFA/UFC) on this channel for Saturday.

https://twitter.com/mattsarz

Fuel - Not a rumor nor is it quiet, it's been announced