Hey all, I've lived outside the 'Burgh for 13 years, and have been unable to find a reliable source for Pens and Steelers games. I've tried crackstreams and NFLBite but they both seem defunct. Today I tried NORDVPN and VPN Express with Sling TV but can't find a VPN server in Pgh (closest is Buffalo, DC, or NYC).

Does anybody have any advice?? I've been struggling with this since 2009 and it makes me hate the NFL, NHL, and major TV channels.

So today I guess I'll just keep watching the Vikings and hope they win (since I think everyone should have an AFC and NFC team to root for)

Edit: Thanks for the responses guys. I always describe growing up in PGH as being in the type of place that you could be walking down the street and meet a stranger who you'd talk to for an hour and swap life stories. It's a crazy "instant sense of community" that I haven't seen anywhere else in this country. Thank you for that!

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i386dx OP t1_iuei0zi wrote on October 30, 2022 at 6:45 PM

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And to post-preface this, I've tried paying for all of the legit services but the blackouts and just plain dropping of live streams is infuriating.

AndrewCpgh1 t1_iueiw2h wrote on October 30, 2022 at 6:51 PM

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Sportsurge.net

colawars t1_iuejgm0 wrote on October 30, 2022 at 6:54 PM

#352,493

buffstreamz.app

TransporterOffline t1_iuejhsm wrote on October 30, 2022 at 6:55 PM

#352,502

r/steelers probably has good suggestions.

Edit: Also I love the user name. But the DX was a little too expensive at the time, so my family got the SX. Oh well haha.

Smart-Loss-9277 t1_iuekk9a wrote on October 30, 2022 at 7:02 PM

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Methstreams is the new crackstreams

YeahIveDoneThat t1_iuelst8 wrote on October 30, 2022 at 7:10 PM

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Replying to AndrewCpgh1 (#352,350)

This is the answer.

i386dx OP t1_iuenmld wrote on October 30, 2022 at 7:22 PM

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Replying to TransporterOffline (#352,502)

That's crazy someone knew what my username was! My dad built computers so we upgraded regularly. From 286 up to the Pentium. Ever play F-19 stealth fighter or Sam and Max games? So good!

Str8_Circle t1_iuenoo2 wrote on October 30, 2022 at 7:22 PM

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What about using a VPN in the opposing team’s city?

i386dx OP t1_iuenr58 wrote on October 30, 2022 at 7:23 PM

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Replying to colawars (#352,493)

Thanks! PH eh? I grew up in Plum!

i386dx OP t1_iuens8k wrote on October 30, 2022 at 7:23 PM

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Replying to AndrewCpgh1 (#352,350)

Thanks!

chad4359 t1_iues8hv wrote on October 30, 2022 at 7:52 PM

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The Steelers game today had a large coverage area, check out the TV map and I'm sure you can find a place to VPN into. The ATTSN area map is pretty small but you might be able to watch out of market games with ESPN+

https://cardswire.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-week-8-tv-coverage-maps-2022-fox-cbs/

https://pittsburgh-attsn.att.com/about-us/territory-map/

i386dx OP t1_iuett5h wrote on October 30, 2022 at 8:02 PM

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Replying to Smart-Loss-9277 (#352,706)

Lotta meth here in the Midwest!

i386dx OP t1_iueu2an wrote on October 30, 2022 at 8:04 PM

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Replying to Str8_Circle (#353,371)

I can't find a VPN provider that is in a city other than LA, NYC, DC, Chicago, Houston. That's exactly what I thought too tho.

i386dx OP t1_iueulmh wrote on October 30, 2022 at 8:07 PM

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Replying to chad4359 (#354,275)

Thanks man. I tried ESPN+ today but nothing doing. Unfortunately I don't qualify for streaming Sunday ticket too unless I get a dish.

joeysprezza t1_iuev2qu wrote on October 30, 2022 at 8:11 PM

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LiveSport app

its-saute t1_iueye8u wrote on October 30, 2022 at 8:33 PM

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Listen, you just need to find somebody who will set up their laptop in front of the TV and Skype the games to you. I do it all the time for my friends.