Best/Cheapest Way to Access Sports?

Wakrak on 14/02/2022 - 21:26
Last edited 14/02/2022 - 21:26

Hi all,

I watch a lot of NRL, Super Rugby, NFL, NBA, Cricket, All Blacks etc.

My setup for the last year has been:

  • NBA League Pass $36
  • Sky Go (through friends account) $0
  • UFC stream on PC $0

Unfortunately my Sky Go connection is now a no go and so I'm trying to fill the void with a solid alternative that I can use on Kodi.
I've been looking into Kayo Sports but looks like they've blocked a whole bunch of VPNs because I'm unable to signup using NordVPN. I've seen a few people mention dns4me as a possible work around.

I could easily stream everything on my PC for free since I have a good bookmark folder filled with different sites, but I'd rather have something I know will work every time, can be used through Kodi (like the NBA league pass) and is relatively cheap.

Any suggestions out there? $20 a month seems like a good number (as a max spending limit). Guess I could try the free 7 day trial of dns4me and see how I get on with Kayo? (there are a few Kayo deals floating around).

Thanks.

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  • boovohh on 15/02/2022 - 01:32

    Get sky installed at home. You’ll get sky go too. It’ll cost 28.60 per month for sky starter + sky sports
    I gave it since summer Olympics 2021 and it’s been worth it every single day

    • Wakrak on 15/02/2022 - 05:39

      Where are you seeing that offer? Still a bit pricey at $343.20 a year but a good starting point. Only offer I see is one month free and then Starter + Sport = $57.98 a month.

      Saw a people get Starter, Sport, SoHo & My Sky for $40.66 @ Geekzone.

      • boovohh on 15/02/2022 - 12:31
        +2

        Just call them and Tell them you received an outbound call giving you 50% off for sky starter + sport. They’ll do it.
        If they don’t, I can give you my details, you can say I know someone who got it and you’ll get it

        Also to reduce the cost, you can share it with someone. I mean sky go credentials. Will half the cost

        For someone who watches rugby, cricket, Olympics, sailing, darts, It’s been absolutely worth it

        Also I share it with three people

        • bigcheese on 15/02/2022 - 12:38

          I know Sky Go can be configured on up to 5 devices but I thought you could only watch on 2 devices at a time?

          • boovohh on 15/02/2022 - 14:29

            @bigcheese: Yes that’s correct. But you can add more than 5 devices. They have a glitch of sorts. I watch sky go on 10 devices tbh. Yeah but can only watch on 2 at once

            It never really clashes for us

    • ulcerrator on 15/02/2022 - 09:30

      That pricing doesn't seem right.

      • boovohh on 15/02/2022 - 14:30

        You can read my comment above regarding the pricing :)

  • kiwijunglist on 15/02/2022 - 07:48

    You can watch sky through Kodi too (if you have a subscription).

    • Wakrak on 15/02/2022 - 07:50
      +2

      Which is what I've been doing (via MattHuisman SkyGo) but my account access has been compromised.

  • Jizah on 15/02/2022 - 09:11
    +1

    If you go the Kayo route and want to half the cost I'd be keen to share.

    • Wakrak on 15/02/2022 - 09:12
      +1

      Mean. Will keep it in mind. I think Basic plan is two screens which should do.

      • Hayce Irri on 15/02/2022 - 09:39

        Has Kayo got super rugby this year?

        • Wakrak on 15/02/2022 - 09:44

          hmmmm doesn't look like it. Looks like Nine & Stan Sports have those rights.

    • Skot323 on 15/02/2022 - 14:41

      Looks like you need an ozzie phone number to sign up to Kayo anyways :(

      • Hayce Irri on 16/02/2022 - 08:06
        +2

        Play a few games of fortnite and you will find someone to help out with that

      • Wakrak on 16/02/2022 - 08:30
        +1

        I got fam in Oz so that part is all good 👍

    • Wakrak on 02/03/2022 - 09:29
      +1

      Looking to get the $15 plan through Telstra.
      Let me know if you're still interested in splitting. Will make it $7.50 ea.

      • Jizah on 02/03/2022 - 09:43

        Yup still interested! Flick me through your account details and I will setup an AP :) That's AUD right?

        • Wakrak on 02/03/2022 - 10:12
          +1

          Yep AUD. Let me get it up and running first then get back to you. Some time next week perhaps.

        • Wakrak on 12/03/2022 - 05:08

          Partner didn't get it in the end. Bugger.

          I'll have to stick with the Sky Sport free trials for now.

  • Sadie on 15/02/2022 - 12:41

    What about this?
    https://www.skysportnow.co.nz/packages?type=0#packagesSectio…
    You just need the Sky Sport Now app according to the advertisement on facebook

    • Wakrak on 15/02/2022 - 12:54
      +1

      Pricey

  • oozername on 15/02/2022 - 12:45

    https://scor.nbabite.com/ for NBA & UFC

  • Toddy47 on 15/02/2022 - 13:10

    Apollo Group TV
    https://apollogroup.tv/#trial

    • Wakrak on 15/02/2022 - 13:12

      Thanks for that. Any idea where I can find a list of the Australasian sports they show on their service?

      • Toddy47 on 16/02/2022 - 15:08

        Sign up for the trial to have a look, they've got everything I've ever looked for if not on the AUS channels on an international channel (search by sport or name)

    • Skot323 on 15/02/2022 - 14:42

      I thought this was shut down a while ago?
      https://torrentfreak.com/apollotv-streaming-app-shuts-down-f…

  • 2juicy on 16/02/2022 - 13:16

    is cricfree still a thing? Idk havent been on that site in years

    • Wakrak on 16/02/2022 - 13:24

      I think so, but like you, I haven't used it in a while.

  • MrCheapie on 16/02/2022 - 22:25

    I heard if you use a VPN and stream 9Now which is Australia’s on demand platform. They stream a lot of the rugby games for free.

  • Stoffel on 17/02/2022 - 12:58
    +1

    Sky doesn't have NZ cricket rights. I'm currently on a Stan + Stan Sport account share which costs $10 a month. If you can find someone in Oz to account share a Kayo account you should be able to get that for $12.50 a month if the person who sets up the account has the Telstra offer.

  • pakithagod on 17/02/2022 - 18:26

    IPTV on a android box.

  • cutcutcut on 17/04/2022 - 21:01

    Do you get the NBA league pass for the whole season for $36? Or is that per month?

  • cruelsummer2 on 18/04/2022 - 06:00

    You could try the VStream addon in Kodi. I got that for my French movies/shows fix and surprisingly found that some of their live sports links are working too. I’ve definitely watched some Super Rugby matches there whenever my Chinese IPTV android box failed. Have also seen links for NBA there but never tried them since I could watch them pretty reliably on my Android box.

  • Splashyminion on 09/05/2022 - 20:29

    Need something cheaper for streaming on mobile

  • cutcutcut on 08/10/2022 - 09:04

    Has anybody tried the NBA league pass via VPN this season? I brought the league pass during the playoffs last year via VPN in Turkey, worked fine. Didn't need a VPN to use the app. Now It says my pass is still valid via the web but in the app it doesn't show me has having any subscription. I keep getting emails saying that they have unsuccessfully tried to bill my for the upcoming season. When I try to play any of the pre season games on the app it wants me to turn on location services…hmmmm… I'm guessing this loophole is now closed. Anybody else have success?

    • Wakrak on 09/10/2022 - 08:00
      +1

      Some yarns here
      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/727245?page=1#comment

    • Wakrak on 28/10/2022 - 22:33
      +2

      I signed up around the 20th of October: 7-day free trial, then $32ish NZD via Türkiye.

      It's now the 28th. Account says I have no subscription, money has yet to be taken out of my Wise account, but I can still access all of the games. Not bad. See how long it lasts.

      • cutcutcut on 29/10/2022 - 08:54

        As far as I can gather, they've closed down payment via PayPal which is how I paid for it last time. I'm unable to actually change the method of payment, there is just no option to do so. I think I would have to cancel and retry via straight from credit card which most people say won't go through. Maybe wise card would work though. So yeah I keep getting emails say I need to change my payment method but I'm still able to access the games live via the app. I don't like the app though. Steaming is a lot more glitchy now, frame rates drop down often. Last time I tried to Chromecast I had subtitles that I couldn't turn off. Seems like the whole thing is a bit of a mess. But so far free NBA haha

        • Wakrak on 29/10/2022 - 08:56

          The new app is dogshit aye. Works fine on my phone and on Firefox browser, but I always run into issues when using it on my Xbox.

          • cutcutcut on 29/10/2022 - 08:59

            @Wakrak: Ohh yes last time I tried the Xbox app I just got stuck at the loading screen.

  • boovohh on 21/02/2023 - 23:08

    hi @Wakrak did you find a way to watch super rugby this year without subscribing to sky. If yes, can you please share

    • Wakrak on 22/02/2023 - 03:06

      I haven’t had to fortunately because someone gave me six months of Sky Sports Now for free. I have a few streaming sites boomarked for Super Rugby & NRL if you want em. I’ll test them prior to sending.

      • Neokiwi on 22/02/2023 - 11:45

        Hey Wakrak.

        Am I able to grab URL for streaming sites too plz. I've got Kodi but it's not too good for NRL and Cricket thanks.. or if you could tell me which Kodi add on to use for those specific sports

        • Wakrak on 22/02/2023 - 11:48

          I might try a few add-ons this weekend, see if any work. I only have The Loop at the moment for NFL.

          And can do. I'll send them through when I get home. I haven't tested them since last year so unsure how good they are. One in particular was pretty reliable last year though.

          • Neokiwi on 22/02/2023 - 11:49

            @Wakrak: Thank you 😀.. I'm fairly new to Kodi so far not overly impressed with it , I'd heard it was amazing . Perhaps the add ons ive put on it aren't that great.

            • Wakrak on 22/02/2023 - 12:02
              +2

              @Neokiwi: Depends what you're after. I just have the four add-ons.

              Seren / Fen for movies (using Real-Debrid)
              IPTV AU (Australian TV)
              The Loop (sports)

  • Wakrak on 02/04/2023 - 13:08

    Anyone keen to split a kayo subscription?
    https://membership.westernbulldogs.com.au/membership/digital…

    • airbourne20 on 02/04/2023 - 13:58

      Very tempted, been looking into what I should do next after sky sports closed out the weekly trial/wise hack and jacked up prices with spark sports leaving the market. Kayo doesn't have premier League rights which would be one of the main drivers for me alongside the NBA.

      • Wakrak on 02/04/2023 - 14:04

        Yeah I'm mainly in it for NRL. Still have free access to NBA thanks to that Turkey glitch.

        • cutcutcut on 22/04/2023 - 11:58

          Oh so it's not just me with the weird free nba access??? Is it a common occurrence. I've thoroughly enjoyed it haha

          • Wakrak on 22/04/2023 - 12:17
            +1

            @cutcutcut: No idea but hoping it continues next season 😁. A few on OzBargain got it too.

            • cutcutcut on 22/04/2023 - 12:48

              @Wakrak: Keep getting the emails about how it's a good time to get the league pass 🤷‍♂️😂

      • Hayce Irri on 03/04/2023 - 08:29

        They closed the wise card hack?!?

        • bigcheese on 03/04/2023 - 08:30

          Sky Sport Now got rid of the free trial a couple of months ago.

    • Basket on 03/04/2023 - 16:15

      I’d be keen, I’ve got another mate that would be keen too if it works out. I tried signing up on the weekend but got stuck at the mobile verification step

      • Wakrak on 03/04/2023 - 19:53

        Did you try sign-up to Kayo or that Bulldogs offer?

        • Basket on 03/04/2023 - 21:41

          Kayo via dns4me and vpn. Need an Aussie phone number for verification. I tried a free sms spoof site but was not able to complete. All things discussed elsewhere on cheapies.

          • Wakrak on 03/04/2023 - 21:42

            @Basket: dns4me always works for me. I have a Telstra sim but they might've disabled it. Will look into it on the weekend.

            • Basket on 03/04/2023 - 21:55

              @Wakrak: Yeah dns4me worked, but I couldn’t see the prices/next steps to join without the vpn. Once I got passed that the verification code of the mobile number was the blocker. Let me know how you get on

            • Kiwi on 22/04/2023 - 23:18

              @Wakrak: I've got an active Aus number from our recent trip if you just need a verification text, PM me if you do.

              • Wakrak on 23/04/2023 - 01:43

                @Kiwi: Cheers for the offer. I managed to log in to both my Telstra and Kayo accounts so all good there. Good timing too. A week later, Kayo gave me a month free. Will be activating it tomorrow.

  • cutcutcut on 23/04/2023 - 10:50

    I'm just starting to think about what to do for the rugby world cup. Skysport at $45 a month, probably need 2 months, that's a no for me. ITV has the UK rights, it seems they have an xbox one app do I'm thinking a dns service and the ITV app on the xbox. I haven't been able to work out yet if they have live streaming on the app or if its just on demand programming.

    Anybody else got some ideas in getting the world cup?

    • Stoffel on 21/05/2023 - 23:43
      +1

      I watched the last World Cup via the ITV streaming app. Worked fine

      • cutcutcut on 23/05/2023 - 08:38

        Good to know. What devices did you use and which dns service?

        • Stoffel on 23/05/2023 - 08:57
          +1

          I believe I used the Amazon Fire stick last time around. I now have an Apple TV 4K and ITV runs sweet on it.

          I use DNS4ME. Been using them for years and they've been great.

          • Wakrak on 23/05/2023 - 09:06

            @Stoffel: I have a 10% off code if anyone wants it (DNS). Not something to be shared publicly. Used it a month ago with no issues.

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