Chelsea on TV

[marky No.1]

We're not picked for the main games, but will be shown on the FA Player.
At least there is a share of the round money now

https://www.thefa.com/news/2020/dec/08/ ... ons-081220

[captain sparkle]

We could still be shown on "BBC and BT Sport platforms", the games will be announced in due course.
The remaining games will be brought round to your house by Deliveroo,
or something.

[paulshrimp]

Three of the main eight games are all Premier league affairs. I can’t wait for Arsenal v Newcastle!

[marky No.1]

Three of the main eight games are all Premier league affairs. I can’t wait for Arsenal v Newcastle!

Yes, i thought the same, but at least the FA have the thought and technology to let every game be on the screen one way or another. They will be thinking of viewing figures and for some armchair viewers this will be one of the only chances to see their team on free to view telly.
Probably more shrimps logging in than the blues

[glagys]

I still think the FA Cup should only be shown on terrestrial TV
there are enough channels to cover demand

[tim-sanchez]

I still think the FA Cup should only be shown on terrestrial TV
there are enough channels to cover demand

I'd love if that were the case, but the sad reality is BT can probably spend more for the rights, and ultimately it would mean less prize money and TV money for us.

[P/T Indie]

So do both us and Chelsea get 75K each or just Chelsea as they are the home team.

[Phil Anderer]

If it's on BT Sport and you haven't got BT Sport, how do you watch it? Not forking out for something for a single game - after all, when we beat Chel$ki you can guarantee our 4th round tie'll be on TV.

[Sakhalin Shrimp]

If it's on BT Sport and you haven't got BT Sport, how do you watch it? Not forking out for something for a single game - after all, when we beat Chel$ki you can guarantee our 4th round tie'll be on TV.

I believe that it'll be shown on either BBC iPlayer/red button ch. 601 or be one of the 8 games shown on FA Player. You have to create an account on the FA player website but they show games free of charge.

https://faplayer.thefa.com/home/all

I currently watch our games through iFollow on my telly via my laptop and HDMI cable, it's as good as watching a televised game, even with radio bias
I would assume that FA player will work the same way.

[MfcChris]

All 32 games will be on TV, doesn't say all free.

I read it as we could be on BT Sport online, which would mean we have pay for it if we don't have BT Sport?

[Sakhalin Shrimp]

I’ve just taken this off BBC sport.

“These days with many TV rights to sports being exclusively with other channels, BBC Sports coverage has decreased in recent years. However, you can still watch free online coverage of major tournaments such as the Olympic Games and the World Cup as well as England international football games and the FA Cup.”

[redrobo]

It's quite possible that London will be placed in Tier 3 in the near future which would mean that no fans would be allowed into the Bridge.

However if they remain in Tier 2 I wonder if our BoD have made contact with Chelsea to see if they could negotiate for a limited number of our fans say 500 to attend the game or would the no away fans apply to this FA Cup game as it does in all League game.

Wishful thinking I realize but maybe worth an approach.....

[Phil Anderer]

It's quite possible that London will be placed in Tier 3 in the near future which would mean that no fans would be allowed into the Bridge.

However if they remain in Tier 2 I wonder if our BoD have made contact with Chelsea to see if they could negotiate for a limited number of our fans say 500 to attend the game or would the no away fans apply to this FA Cup game as it does in all League game.

Wishful thinking I realize but maybe worth an approach.....

There's still the problem of 500 travelling safely, maintaining distance etc.

[redrobo]

20 50 seater coaches with only 25 per coach. Some of us would pay whatever to get there....

[Slanester]

It's quite possible that London will be placed in Tier 3 in the near future which would mean that no fans would be allowed into the Bridge.

However if they remain in Tier 2 I wonder if our BoD have made contact with Chelsea to see if they could negotiate for a limited number of our fans say 500 to attend the game or would the no away fans apply to this FA Cup game as it does in all League game.

Wishful thinking I realize but maybe worth an approach.....

There's still the problem of 500 travelling safely, maintaining distance etc.

Still flights out of the country. They seem to be managing it???

[marky No.1]

Match is on bbc platforms Sunday 10th, 1.30pm

[glagys]

So if we were to get beat, I think we will swell our coffers by £58k
Added to the last two TV payments and win fees, not a bad return for a change kerrching