soccer world cup on tv?

stoker & captain · Apr 27th, 2006, 13:54

We would like to watch all the matches of the fifa soccer world cup this summer. Does anyone know if this is possible? Probably, we will stay in an appartment in Goa at that time. Do we need cable TV or satellite? Any special contract necessary? Any bars where matches will be shown?

Thanks,
Stoker & Captain

mount cleverest · Apr 27th, 2006, 14:45

ESPN STAR have been showing a lot of promos for the World Cup for the past couple of weeks..I assume that they will be telecasting the WC games live. You would need cable to watch these games.

Malkers · Apr 27th, 2006, 15:13

There are sure to be plenty of bars showing it even though its off season but even if not, most places will put it on for you if they know you're gonna stay and drink there. I was here in 04 when the Euro Cup was on and this seemed to be shared between ESPN and Star Sports which is the same franchise anyhow so its doubtful you'll miss a thing. I don't think there is any terristial tv in Goa so if you are staying somewhere with your own television then it should have all those channels available, albeit you may need to tune them in yourself!

miss meter · Apr 27th, 2006, 15:42

malkers, can you recommend a bar in bangalore where to see it?

Malkers · Apr 27th, 2006, 16:23

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Originally Posted by miss meter

malkers, can you recommend a bar in bangalore where to see it?

Take your pick, it will be harder to find a bar not showing it I would think. Virtually all the 3, 4 and 5 star hotels will have it on in one of their bars, Guzzlers if it opens again, most of the other little pubs in and around the Brigade Road area and no doubt a few restaurants and nightclubs as well!

You'll find no end of drink promotions, just check the papers and the little city info guide nearer the time!

Cheers
Malc

Malkers · Apr 27th, 2006, 16:30

actually i have just had another thought, with the ridiculous closing hours in bangalore these days then it may not be possible to watch a game that starts in the UK at say 8pm in the evening so you'll have to do that at home or watch replays the next day!

Cheers
Malc

miss meter · Apr 28th, 2006, 09:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malkers

actually i have just had another thought, with the ridiculous closing hours in bangalore these days then it may not be possible to watch a game that starts in the UK at say 8pm in the evening so you'll have to do that at home or watch replays the next day!

Cheers
Malc

well, then i'll have to watch it at home i guess..

somnath · Apr 28th, 2006, 11:48

The match schedule : http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/w/schedule.html

goangoangone · Apr 28th, 2006, 12:58

It's cable TV in Goa and you should be able to see all the matches on ESPN and Star Sports(Sky). There will be places open or get an apt with TV.

schematic · Apr 28th, 2006, 17:23

I am also anxiously awaiting the World Cup and trying to figure out how I'll be able to catch all the games in Chennai. I hope that ESPN/Star Sports will show every game -- preempting the cricket and hockey matches that seem to be on every hour of the day -- but I would sure rest easier if I knew for sure.

For the crucial time slots when games are being played concurrently at the end of the group stage, I wonder how they'll choose which to show.

Regardless, I'm actually happy to be in India where the timings will allow late-night viewing. Back in the US, I'd have to miss them or miss work.

Apr 27th, 2006, 13:54	#1
stoker & captain Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: on our tandem Posts: 4	soccer world cup on tv? We would like to watch all the matches of the fifa soccer world cup this summer. Does anyone know if this is possible? Probably, we will stay in an appartment in Goa at that time. Do we need cable TV or satellite? Any special contract necessary? Any bars where matches will be shown? Thanks, Stoker & Captain

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Malkers Not So Bloody Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chipping Sodbury, UK (was Bangalore) Posts: 411	There are sure to be plenty of bars showing it even though its off season but even if not, most places will put it on for you if they know you're gonna stay and drink there. I was here in 04 when the Euro Cup was on and this seemed to be shared between ESPN and Star Sports which is the same franchise anyhow so its doubtful you'll miss a thing. I don't think there is any terristial tv in Goa so if you are staying somewhere with your own television then it should have all those channels available, albeit you may need to tune them in yourself! __________________ Personal Travel Blog

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mount cleverest Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 108	ESPN STAR have been showing a lot of promos for the World Cup for the past couple of weeks..I assume that they will be telecasting the WC games live. You would need cable to watch these games.

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Malkers Not So Bloody Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chipping Sodbury, UK (was Bangalore) Posts: 411	actually i have just had another thought, with the ridiculous closing hours in bangalore these days then it may not be possible to watch a game that starts in the UK at say 8pm in the evening so you'll have to do that at home or watch replays the next day! Cheers Malc

Apr 28th, 2006, 17:23	#10
schematic Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chennai via NYC Posts: 58	I am also anxiously awaiting the World Cup and trying to figure out how I'll be able to catch all the games in Chennai. I hope that ESPN/Star Sports will show every game -- preempting the cricket and hockey matches that seem to be on every hour of the day -- but I would sure rest easier if I knew for sure. For the crucial time slots when games are being played concurrently at the end of the group stage, I wonder how they'll choose which to show. Regardless, I'm actually happy to be in India where the timings will allow late-night viewing. Back in the US, I'd have to miss them or miss work.

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