Will the game be broadcasted over the air?

[janderson20vt]

I was going to watch the game with some family who watches the games over the air. The game is on ESPN though, any idea if it will be also broadcasted on a local channel?

[O-Ther]

Try inviting the family to your place instead.

[TN05]

It will be on WJZY (Fox 46).

[top dawg]

I have never known of a playoff game not to be broadcast on one of the free major networks.  

[KendrickPanther]

This year is actually different. ESPN has been lobbying for a playoff game for years and finally the NFL gave them one. This game will be broadcast on ESPN nationally and to the highest bidder locally. That means if you are not within a stones throw of Charlotte or Glendale you could be scrambling for coverage. 

 

 

 

Similar to regular-season MNF games, ESPN’s Wild Card telecast will be simulcast on over the air stations in the primary markets of the participating teams; it will also be available via WatchESPN for fans who subscribe to an affiliated provider.

 

http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-releases/2014/04/espn-to-televise-its-first-nfl-playoff-game/

 

The fact Carolina and Arizona are playing on ESPN is not a coincidence. Arizona's QB situation and Carolina's record made it the ideal game to put on a cable network.

 

Simply put, it sucks. Paying for cable TV is the most frustrating rip off. I envy people that can get by without it. 

 

Edit: For what it's worth. My TV guide on ATT uverse is showing the game broadcast locally on Channel 36 (NBC).

[Kuhndog94]

This year is actually different. ESPN has been lobbying for a playoff game for years and finally the NFL gave them one. This game will be broadcast on ESPN nationally and to the highest bidder locally. That means if you are not within a stones throw of Charlotte or Glendale you could be scrambling for coverage. 

 

 

http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-releases/2014/04/espn-to-televise-its-first-nfl-playoff-game/

 

The fact Carolina and Arizona are playing on ESPN is not a coincidence. Arizona's QB situation and Carolina's record made it the ideal game to put on a cable network.

 

Simply put, it sucks. Paying for cable TV is the most frustrating rip off. I envy people that can get by without it. 

 

Edit: For what it's worth. My TV guide on ATT uverse is showing the game broadcast locally on Channel 36 (NBC).

 

Meh. I live in Greensboro. Reckon I might be watching this through other means. 

[janderson20vt]

This year is actually different. ESPN has been lobbying for a playoff game for years and finally the NFL gave them one. This game will be broadcast on ESPN nationally and to the highest bidder locally. That means if you are not within a stones throw of Charlotte or Glendale you could be scrambling for coverage. 

 

 

http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-releases/2014/04/espn-to-televise-its-first-nfl-playoff-game/

 

The fact Carolina and Arizona are playing on ESPN is not a coincidence. Arizona's QB situation and Carolina's record made it the ideal game to put on a cable network.

 

Simply put, it sucks. Paying for cable TV is the most frustrating rip off. I envy people that can get by without it. 

 

Edit: For what it's worth. My TV guide on ATT uverse is showing the game broadcast locally on Channel 36 (NBC).

 

Thanks for all the information. Yeah, they live in Indian Trail. Should be good.

[Hammerin'Cameron34]

It won't be on any eastern NC station such as WECT or WRAL ? What about the Myrtle Beach FOX station ?

[GRWatcher]

 

Edit: For what it's worth. My TV guide on ATT uverse is showing the game broadcast locally on Channel 36 (NBC).

 

Yeah. The uverse guide is all wrong. NBC has the late Saturday game but not listed then and our early game isn't listed on any local station or even ESPN. Hopefully they'll update it one of these nights soon or the recording on my dvr will be titled Sportscenter lol.

[Marc Anthony]

DVR showing 4:20 start, but I've seen on here a 4:35 start. Which is it?

[Marc Anthony]

Sucks being an insomniac. Most are asleep when I'm awake.

[Marc Anthony]

Sucks being an insomniac. Most are asleep when I'm awake.

[CRA]

It won't be on any eastern NC station such as WECT or WRAL ? What about the Myrtle Beach FOX station ?

Too far out.

[camycamcan]

I want gruden and tirico!!