TV Watching/Streaming in the tailgate lots

[DFWClone]

With 4G/5G and cell service being so bad in Ames on game day due to the massive influx of people, it makes streaming games on espn+, Fox, etc. impossible.

So as a tailgating rookie, how does one stream/have other games playing at their tailgate? I know there’s the good ole bunny ears you can use to get a signal and there’s the expensive satellite tailgating TV. But there’s got to be a better option, no?

I want to watch/catch the tail end of the UFC card after the game on Saturday and I’m honestly not sure how that’s going to happen.

Any ideas?

 

[alarson]

Once the signal gets congested, no, there really isnt much of an option other than antenna\satellite.

 

[CloneGuy8]

Dish tailgater. I think they're a few hundred dollars, and then have to sign up for the service. Otherwise just get an antenna and put it up as high as you can - lots of good games are on over the air anyways.

 

[alarson]

Dish tailgater. I think they're a few hundred dollars, and then have to sign up for the service. Otherwise just get an antenna and put it up as high as you can - lots of good games are on over the air anyways.

That or winegard makes some good dishes.

 

[BCClone]

With 4G/5G and cell service being so bad in Ames on game day due to the massive influx of people, it makes streaming games on espn+, Fox, etc. impossible.

So as a tailgating rookie, how does one stream/have other games playing at their tailgate? I know there’s the good ole bunny ears you can use to get a signal and there’s the expensive satellite tailgating TV. But there’s got to be a better option, no?

I want to watch/catch the tail end of the UFC card after the game on Saturday and I’m honestly not sure how that’s going to happen.

Any ideas?

 

[scottwv]

Dish tailgater. I think they're a few hundred dollars, and then have to sign up for the service. Otherwise just get an antenna and put it up as high as you can - lots of good games are on over the air anyways.

it’s like $7 a month after purchasing the equipment. And you can turn it off and not pay the $7 on the months you don’t use it. Plus you will need a generator - but it Works good

 

[DFWClone]

This thread was pretty much what I expected. Sad.

 

[THESHAG]

With 4G/5G and cell service being so bad in Ames on game day due to the massive influx of people, it makes streaming games on espn+, Fox, etc. impossible.

So as a tailgating rookie, how does one stream/have other games playing at their tailgate? I know there’s the good ole bunny ears you can use to get a signal and there’s the expensive satellite tailgating TV. But there’s got to be a better option, no?

I want to watch/catch the tail end of the UFC card after the game on Saturday and I’m honestly not sure how that’s going to happen.

Any ideas?

I disagree with the first statement no matter how many times this gets repeated as truth on here - I have streamed video (and the kid on a PS) every single home game this year. The only exception to this was a 60 minute window prior to the Iowa game. 5-10 minutes prior to the Iowa game, I was able to stream again. I don't know if I would depend on it solely, but this year it isn't bad, and certainly not impossible. I do have a dedicated cellular device that provides Wifi, but I have also used the hotspot off an iPad as well.

Having said all that, I do use rabbit ears first for OTA channels, and I do have a Dishnetwork sat set up. Unless you have a Dish account at home - it is 65+ per month depending on the package you want, but doesn't require a contract.

 

[VeloClone]

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But you do have to deal with the excruciating back pain...

 

[ackatch]

I disagree with the first statement no matter how many times this gets repeated as truth on here - I have streamed video (and the kid on a PS) every single home game this year. The only exception to this was a 60 minute window prior to the Iowa game. 5-10 minutes prior to the Iowa game, I was able to stream again. I don't know if I would depend on it solely, but this year it isn't bad, and certainly not impossible. I do have a dedicated cellular device that provides Wifi, but I have also used the hotspot off an iPad as well.

Having said all that, I do use rabbit ears first for OTA channels, and I do have a Dishnetwork sat set up. Unless you have a Dish account at home - it is 65+ per month depending on the package you want, but doesn't require a contract.

I'd love to know what cell provider you have then. Both my wife and I (and friends) are all losing service about 3 hours before the game, it's spotty during, and then comes back after.

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

I disagree with the first statement no matter how many times this gets repeated as truth on here - I have streamed video (and the kid on a PS) every single home game this year. The only exception to this was a 60 minute window prior to the Iowa game. 5-10 minutes prior to the Iowa game, I was able to stream again. I don't know if I would depend on it solely, but this year it isn't bad, and certainly not impossible. I do have a dedicated cellular device that provides Wifi, but I have also used the hotspot off an iPad as well.

Having said all that, I do use rabbit ears first for OTA channels, and I do have a Dishnetwork sat set up. Unless you have a Dish account at home - it is 65+ per month depending on the package you want, but doesn't require a contract.

I have Verizon and I've been able to stream as well. The only issue I had was at the Iowa game but I was also parked really close to gameday on the southside of the stadium... Out in the grass lots I haven't had an issue.

 

[THESHAG]

I'd love to know what cell provider you have then. Both my wife and I (and friends) are all losing service about 3 hours before the game, it's spotty during, and then comes back after.

But if I tell you, then I can't stream. I feel like this is asking where my secret parking spot is on game day...Kidding - I have ATT.
I do have to clarify - I did also have a few issues right before the UNI game when I was streaming 2 video devices and 1 playstation...maybe I am just lucky....