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Sports programming on satellite TV

For sport fans, the sports programming is always the main deciding factor when choosing between Dish Network and DirecTV. Generally speaking, sports channel in Dish Network and DirecTV do not differ much in terms of price or programming choices. From college basketball to NBA actions; from MLB to NHL; from Fox sports world to the Golf-channel – both Dish Network and DirecTV are feeding up their customers with tons of exciting sports actions.

In terms of multi-sports channel, Fox sports world, Golf-channel, NBA TV, Fox sports network, ESPN Game Plan are some of the common one. You can easily get them in Dish Network or DirecTV general programming packages.

While for the seasonal league passes, DirecTV (Direct TV) are offering league passes for baseball league full season passes, MLB full season package, NBA league full season passes, NFL full league passes (Sunday ticket), and MLS full season passes. Dish Network provides league passes for basketball leagues such as NBA and College Grand Slam; soccer leagues like MLS and EPL (English Premier League); as well as hockey league NHL, and Baseball league MLB.

In brief, DirecTV has a better coverage in terms of football leagues while Dish Network’s sport package will be the choice to go if basketball and soccer are what your interest.

Summary of Dish Network and DirecTV seasonal sports programming packages:

DirecTV seasonal ticket programming

Baseball: MLB EXTRA INNINGS Full Season package

MLB EXTRA INNINGS is now on Direct TV Season Ticket! MLB EXTRA INNINGS provides up to 60 regular season games a week from outside your home market.

Basketball: NBA LEAGUE PASS Full Season package

Get all the NBA coverage you need with up to 40 regular season games a week not otherwise available in your local area. Plus your subscription includes NBA TV, your 24-hour-a-day resource for all things NBA.

Football: NFL SUNDAY TICKET Full Season package

Flip through up to 14 NFL games every Sunday. Consists of regular season Sunday games broadcast at 1 pm and 4 pm EST.

Hockey: NHL CENTER ICE Full Season package

Never miss a minute of the heart-pounding NHL action with up to 40 games per week not otherwise available in your local area, plus select first- and-second-round Stanley Cup playoff games! And with NHL Center Ice, you'll get the best Canadian match-ups including games from CBC's Hockey Night in Canada, TSN and Rogers Sportsnet.

Soccer: MLS DIRECT KICK Full Season Package

MLS DIRECT KICK provides up to 120 regular season games plus select playoff games.

For more information, you can click here to view official deals from official Dish Network dealers.

Dish Network season ticket programming

Baseball: MLB EXTRA INNINGS Full Season package

MLB EXTRA INNINGS is now on Dish Network Season Ticket! MLB EXTRA INNINGS provides up to 60 regular season games a week from outside your home market.

Basketball: NBA LEAGUE PASS

Get all the NBA coverage you need with up to 40 regular season games a week not otherwise available in your local area. Plus your subscription includes NBA TV, your 24-hour-a-day resource for all things NBA.

Basketball: ESPN COLLEGE GRAND SLAM Package Price

Follow the nation’s best college baseball teams on the Road to Omaha with ESPN COLLEGE GRAND SLAM!

Basketball: ESPN FULL COURT

This ultimate college basketball package delivers up to 30 games a week. This means you’ll be getting your college hoops almost every night. You'll see action from the ACC, Atlantic 10, Big East, Big Ten, Big XII, Conference USA, and SEC. Watch as your favorite teams battle it out on the road to the NCAA tournament!

Football: ESPN GAME PLAN

ESPN GAMEPLAN brings you maximum college football. Watch the nation's top teams from the BIG TEN, PAC-10, ACC, SEC, BIG XII, BIG EAST and MOUNTAIN WEST every Saturday. Since the games are chosen on a weekly basis, you get to see the best possible match-ups, including conference rivalries and games that will impact the post-season bowl schedule. Don’t miss any of the college football tradition and excitement from the most popular conferences in the country.

Hockey: NHL CENTER ICE

Never miss a minute of the heart-pounding NHL action with up to 40 games per week not otherwise available in your local area, plus select first- and-second-round Stanley Cup playoff games! And with NHL Center Ice, you'll get the best Canadian match-ups including games from CBC's Hockey Night in Canada, TSN and Rogers Sportsnet.

Soccer: MLS DIRECT KICK Full Season Package

MLS DIRECT KICK provides up to 120 regular season games plus select playoff games

Soccer: ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE (EPL)

Catch all of the exciting action of Britain’s best soccer league. The Barclaycard Premiership includes elite teams such as Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea.

For more information, you can click here to view official deals from official Dish Network dealers