Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2009)

[BenMcr]

Originally Posted by Mobes

Can u provide a link please... i can't see this in the press release im looking at! This is what I read...

It's the second press release

http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/p...3698&highlight=

Originally Posted by BenMcr

It's the second press release

http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/p...3698&highlight=

Nice one Ben, problem solved and clarified

[Nook29]

Originally Posted by BenMcr

It's the second press release

http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/p...3698&highlight=

Thanks, that pretty much confirms it for me.

[Andrewcrawford23]

That is bloody annoyign sky has signed them to footie hd on sky only it says further down v hd for other things but for footie sky hd

[starsailor123uk]

Originally Posted by Mobes

Can u provide a link please... i can't see this in the press release im looking at! This is what I read...

Sports fans can now get ESPN channels as part of Virgin Media’s XL pack for no extra cost

Virgin Media (NASDAQ: VMED) and ESPN today announced that the new ESPN channel will be available in both standard and High Definition (HD) to Virgin Media’s 3.5 million digital TV customers from 3rd August. The ESPN channel will offer live Barclays Premier League and Clydesdale Bank Premier League football as well a wide range of international football and top quality sports.

Customers who subscribe to Virgin Media’s XL TV pack will be able to watch ESPN and ESPN HD at no additional cost. As part of the deal, these subscribers will also receive ESPN Classic, featuring the greatest moments of UK and European sport.

Dedicated sports fans who are on Virgin Media’s M or L pack will be able to subscribe to ESPN and ESPN HD for a great value price of £8 a month if they already subscribe to any combination of the Sky Sports channels, or £10 a month if not.

It says the EPSN channel (not ESPN HD channel) will show footie...

As you say it's ambiguous and if it is blacked out when showing the EPL / SPL it will be a spectacular own goal.(parden the pun!)

[Cablefan]

Originally Posted by Mobes

Can u provide a link please... i can't see this in the press release im looking at!

It's in todays HD press release
http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/p...698&highlight=

not the sport press release.

[starsailor123uk]

Originally Posted by Nook29

Thanks, that pretty much confirms it for me.

Well that is crystal so either VM have got their wires crossed or ESPN website is not up-to-date

[Media Boy UK]

Originally Posted by Nook29

Nothing has been said regarding this. I imagine 6am onwards will be a realistic time.

Yes it has.

See link: http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/34...-post2427.html

[Andrewcrawford23]

here is what espn site says and it confirmed the worse case scenario of sky being buggers. "
Watch 46 live and exclusive Barclays Premier League matches throughout the season. Follow your favourite team as we bring you coverage of every club and some of the biggest games. All Barclays Premier League coverage is also available in High Definition*.
*Sky+ HD Subscribers only.
Click here for fixtures

Live Scottish Premier League

Follow the action and drama from the Clydesdale Premier League with live and exclusive coverage of 30 games a season on ESPN. All 12 clubs will be featured. Can anyone crack the Old Firm? All Scottish Premier League coverage is also available in High Definition*.
*Sky+ HD Subscribers only.
Click here for fixtures


Live German Bundesliga

Enjoy live coverage from the German Bundesliga, with up to five live matches per week. Plus keep up-to-date with the latest from around the league with weekly preview and highlight programmes.
You will be able to see some of the world’s most exciting players in action including Italian World Cup medal winner Luca Toni, French star Franck Ribery, Brazilian midfielder Ze Roberto, as well as world renowned German talent such as Bastian Schweinsteiger, Philipp Lahm and Lukas Podolski.
Last season saw Wolfsburg win their first ever title after a thrilling chase but there’ll be plenty of challengers to their crown, not least Bayern Munich, who have retained the services of France star Franck Ribery as they seek to reclaim top spot they believe is rightfully theirs.
A selection of the German Bundesliga matches will be available in High Definition*.
*HD content available to Sky+ HD & V+HD (Virgin) subscribers only.


Live Dutch Eredivisie

Follow live coverage from the Dutch Eredivisie featuring up to two live matches per week.
Dutch football’s Eredivisie enters a watershed season as AZ Alkmaar attempt to defend the league title they won in 2008-9. Traditional giants Ajax, PSV Eindhoven and Feyenoord have much to prove after a season in which Steve McClaren led FC Twente to second spot. Expect the empires to strike back.
*HD content available to Sky+ HD & V+HD (Virgin) subscribers only.


Live Portuguese Liga

A hot-bed of talent, the Portugese Liga has provided the rest of Europe with many a star name down the years. FC Porto are seeking their fifth title in a row but will face strong challenges from both Sporting Lisbon and Benfica. See if you can spot the stars of tomorrow.
*HD content available to Sky+ HD & V+HD (Virgin) subscribers only.


Live Russian Premier League

Follow live coverage from the Russian Premier League featuring with up to two live matches per week.
Russian football is on the rise. Zenit St Petersburg were UEFA Cup winners in 2008 and followed CSKA’s winning of the same trophy in 2005. However, neither are current champions and nor were any of the Moscow clubs. Unheralded Rubin Kazan were surprise winners in 2008. Can they defend their title? With the Russian national team also asserting itself, here is your chance to catch one of Europe’s rising forces.
*HD content available to Sky+ HD & V+HD (Virgin) subscribers only.


Live Major League Soccer (MLS)

Watch the remainder of the current MLS season, which will include regular season matches featuring ten LA Galaxy games as well as at least five playoffs and the MLS Cup championship game.
*HD content available to Sky+ HD & V+HD (Virgin) subscribers only."

[BenMcr]

You don't really need to post the ENTIRE page

[Nook29]

Originally Posted by Media Boy

Yes it has.

See link: http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/34...-post2427.html

Apologies for giving wrong information, thanks for confirming.

Andrew - The ESPN site is wrong, don't take that as fact. It seems that it hasn't been updated with all the correct information since the VM announcement. The second VM press release today clearly states that ESPN HD will show EPL and SPL games.

[Andrewcrawford23]

Originally Posted by BenMcr

You don't really need to post the ENTIRE page

it mroe confirm it cause evreythign else says virgin hd only spl and pl are sky excuslive which is really annoying me

---------- Post added at 21:53 ---------- Previous post was at 21:52 ----------

Originally Posted by Nook29

Apologies for giving wrong information, thanks for confirming.

Andrew - The ESPN site is wrong, don't take that as fact. It seems that it hasn't been updated with all the correct information since the VM announcement. The second VM press release today clearly states that ESPN HD will show EPL and SPL games.

if it wrong then why update evrything else? either ew aint getting it or sky are trying to make sure peopel sign for them wouldnt surpise me if sign have paid them to do it if it false

can i see the seocnd press release>?

[Jabbs]

Clearly says that in the VM press release, maybe ESPN haven't upgraded there page yet.


The ESPN HD channel will offer live Barclays Premier League and Clydesdale Bank Premier League football as well a wide range of international football and top quality sports. It will be available at no additional cost to Virgin Media’s XL TV customers. Sports fans on Virgin Media’s M or L pack will be able to subscribe to ESPN and ESPN HD for £8 per month if they subscribe to any combination of the Sky Sports channels or £10 per month if not.

[BenMcr]

Originally Posted by Andrewcrawford23

can i see the seocnd press release>?

Linked to again for the 4th time

http://pressoffice.virginmedia.com/p...3698&highlight=

[friends1980]

ESPN website still need to update a few things on the website as if you look they have not even added the channel numbers yet so i would say maybe they will update in the next 12 hours or so.