NBC Sports “Blazers Pass” Lets Viewers Stream Trail Blazers Games Inside the Blackout Area

Streaming Trail Blazers games becomes a reality today as NBC Sports announces “Blazers Pass”, a package allowing viewers within the Blazers blackout area to stream broadcasts even if they don’t have access to NBC Sports Northwest via cable. The pass covers 15 games. Opponents include the Golden State Warriors twice, the Los Angeles Lakers twice, the Houston Rockets, and the Boston Celtics. The price to stream 15 games is $34.99, with a 10% discount for purchases made by December 1st. The package commences on December 11th as the Blazers face the Warriors.

Here’s a handy guide to determine whether this news affects you:

If you currently access games through NBC Sports Northwest you’re already able to see the 15 games that Blazers Pass offers, either through traditional broadcast or streaming TV Everywhere.

If you live outside of the Blazers broadcast territory you cannot stream games through Blazers Pass.

If you live inside Blazers broadcast territory and cannot or do not subscribe to NBC Sports Northwest this package will allow you to watch 15 games. If you’re not sure whether or not you’re in Portland’s market/blackout area the Blazers Pass purchase page will tell you.

The package will stream via the following platforms: Apple iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast and online at NBCSportsGold.com

In short, those of you who have remained without any access to local Blazers games since the former-Comcast deal went through—and who no doubt miss KGW broadcasts—now have a partial solution to your dilemma.

The 15 Games Offered Are:

December 11th at Golden State Warriors

December 23rd at. Los Angeles Lakers

January 5th vs. Atlanta Hawks

January 10th at Houston Rockets

January 24th vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

January 26th at Dallas Mavericks

January 31st vs. Chicago Bulls

February 2nd at Toronto Raptors

February 23rd at Utah Jazz

March 5th at Los Angeles Lakers

March 9th vs. Golden State Warriors

March 23rd vs. Boston Celtics

March 28th at Memphis Grizzlies

April 7th at San Antonio Spurs

April 9th at Denver Nuggets

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The full press release from NBC Sports follows.

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Stamford, Conn. – November 2, 2017 – NBC Sports Regional Networks today announced the launch of its first direct-to-consumer product, NBC Sports Gold’s “Blazers Pass.” The streaming product allows any fans residing in Blazers territory to purchase 15 games during the 2017-18 NBA season. NBC Sports Northwest will continue to present its traditional TV offering and streaming via “TV Everywhere” of Blazers games, with a record 77 games this season, including the 15 games also available via “Blazers Pass.” The pass is part of NBC Sports Gold’s suite of direct-to-consumer live streaming products to desktop, mobile, tablets and connected TV devices. It is powered by NBC Sports’ Playmaker Media.

NBC Sports Gold’s “Blazers Pass” is available to purchase now for $34.99 for the full 15-game package. If purchased by December 1, fans will receive a 10% discount with an introductory purchase price of $31.50. The pass is only available for purchase by fans in Blazers Territory, as determined by NBA rules. Fans can visit http://www.nbcsports.com/blazerspass to check whether the pass is available in their area, and to purchase the product.

“When we set out to renew our rights last year, distribution was a top priority,” said David Preschlack, President, NBC Sports Regional Networks and Platform and Content Strategy. “In today’s media environment, fans have the ability to follow their favorite teams in a variety of ways. We’re pleased to offer Rip City this new DTC product, so that fans can follow Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum, Jusuf Nurkic, and the team during key games. In addition, we’re pleased to offer NBC Sports Northwest customers access to more games than ever before.”

“NBC Sports Regional Networks has worked hard to make our games accessible to our passionate fan base,” said Chris McGowan, President and CEO of the Trail Blazers. “This DTC offering is another example of our two organizations working together to provide a way for all fans in the region to watch across any platform. We continue to make access to our games a top priority.”

“Blazers Pass” subscribers will also receive a complimentary gift package, and will be entered into a monthly drawing for a chance to win a pair of tickets for a courtside experience to a home game. Fans can also enter, at no cost, for a chance to win a courtside experience; find out how to enter at http://www.nbcsports.com/blazerspass.

The first game of the 15-game package is a playoff rematch on the road against the NBA Champion Golden State Warriors, who eliminated the Blazers in the first round of last season’s NBA Playoffs. The full “Blazers Pass” schedule is below:­

NBC Sports Gold is available on Apple iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast and online at NBCSportsGold.com. NBC Sports Gold is powered by Playmaker Media, NBC Sports Digital’s technology service which provides end-to-end support for companies in need of best-in-class live streaming and VOD solutions.