As the NFL‘s premium out-of-market football package, NFL Sunday Ticket unlock access to over 13+ games every Sunday – now exclusively through YouTube. This guide details everything LG smart TV owners need to know in order to have the ultimate NFL streaming setup.
Accessing YouTube on LG Smart TVs
Your LG TV makes it easy to access NFL Sunday Ticket. Just open and sign into the pre-installed YouTube app:
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Press the Home button on your LG remote and select the YouTube app icon from the webOS launcher.
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Press left on your remote to open the side menu, then select the profile icon in the top right corner to sign in or create a YouTube account.
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Enter your Google account credentials with the on-screen keyboard to link your LG TV.
Once connected to your YouTube account, NFL Sunday Ticket becomes available directly through the YouTube app after purchasing the correct subscription package.
Subscribing to NFL Sunday Ticket
With access to YouTube, browse the available channel subscriptions and select the NFL Sunday Ticket package you want:
NFL Sunday Ticket Packages
There are now multiple package options tailored for different fans:
- NFL Sunday Ticket – Stream all out-of-market Sunday games ($293/season or $50/month)
- NFL Sunday Ticket + NFL RedZone – Adds the beloved RedZone channel ($353/season or $65/month)
- NFL Sunday Ticket + YouTube TV – Bundles NFL Sunday Ticket with YouTube TV starting at $140/month total
Review your options and subscribe on your LG TV. Add your payment details securely using your remote.
Accessing Free Previews
During select periods in the NFL season, YouTube offers extended free previews of NFL Sunday Ticket. If available, click "Try for Free" when viewing package details rather than starting paid subscription.
Once your account shows an active NFL Sunday Ticket subscription, you‘ll have full access to stream live games in up to stunning 4K quality based on your TV and internet speeds.
Watching NFL Games on an LG TV
Here are the steps to stream games with your NFL Sunday Ticket subscription:
- Search for "NFL" and select the official NFL channel
- Scroll down and browse the "Live Now" section
- Pick a live game tile and start streaming!
As you watch the big game, take advantage of awesome features like the multi-game viewer. This lets you watch 4 games simultaneously from the same screen. Other perks allow you pause, rewind, or replay exciting plays – no cable DVR needed!
But what about streaming quality? Getting flawless 4K streams requires fine-tuning your setup…
Optimizing Streaming Quality on LG TVs
While LG smart TVs fully support NFL Sunday Ticket, achieving the best 4K 1080p quality across games requires a fast, reliable connection plus some display tweaking:
Internet Connection Speeds
The NFL recommends a minimum of a 4 Mbps internet connection for smooth 1080p streaming and 25 Mbps for 4K. Compare internet speeds in your viewing area and consider upgrades if needed.
For example, upgrading from a 25 Mbps plan to 100 Mbps costs just $20/month extra with some providers. Higher speeds ensure lag-free viewing regardless of concurrent usage across your network.
Comparing Streaming Devices
Today‘s LG smart TV models contain fast quad-core processors that capably handle live sports streaming. For older LG TVs, consider adding a streaming device like the Apple TV 4K box.
Tests show the 2021 LG OLED TVs load YouTube twice as fast compared to competing 4K smart TVs. Combined with special sports presets, LG TVs are primed for NFL Sunday Ticket.
Adjusting LG TV Picture Settings
Under Settings > Picture, enable Game Mode when streaming the NFL for smoother motion clarity. Additionally, use Sports Mode under Picture Mode for enhanced colors and contrast optimal for NFL uniforms and grass textures.
These tailored settings combined with LG‘s renowned OLED display technology bring games to life. Scrolling side-by-side stat tickers also stay crisp and legible.
NFL Streaming Landscape and Viewership
The transition to YouTube comes amid a period of runaway growth for NFL streaming:
- NFL games ranked as the 4 most watched TV broadcasts in 2022
- The league now touts streaming deals worth $100 billion dollars in total future value
- Over 71% of Millennial sports fans classify themselves as streaming-dominant
This trend directly fuels NFL Sunday Ticket‘s popularity and revenue potential.
Consider the growth in average Sunday Ticket subscribers from 2015 to 2022:
| Year | Subscriber Count |
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| 2015 | 2 million |
| 2019 | 2.6 million |
| 2022 | 3 million |
3 million paid subscribers now enjoy over 300 million hours streamed during the 2022 NFL season.
The appeal? Convenience to catch your out-of-market favorite team without satellite dish hassles or cable contracts.
YouTube will likely accelerate subscriber growth even further thanks accessible apps on smart TVs like LG‘s models.
Service Review and Analysis
How does the revamped NFL Sunday Ticket stack up for fans? Here‘s a breakdown:
Features
YouTube unlocks new perks football addicts will love:
- Smoother streaming in up to 4K resolution
- Multi-game viewer to watch 4 games at once
- Rewind/replay any exciting plays
- Condensed game replays to catch up fast
Remaining features stay consistent like commercial-free viewing and integrated fantasy football stats.
Price and Value Analysis
Evaluating NFL Sunday Ticket ultimately comes down to price versus value delivered to fans.
At roughly $300 per season, costs hover near the upper limits of what some fans pay for entertainment. But for displaced diehards fans this exclusivity and convenience is priceless.
Consider a fan living in Miami but loyal to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Without Sunday Ticket, he/she would miss 12-13 games per season based on out-of-market restrictions.
At $25 per game, a season pass suddenly seems justified to catch every snap and watch history unfold.
Compare costs to alternatives:
- Attending just one game costs over $500 after travel, food and tickets
- DirecTV satellite installation runs $300 initially, with contracts
- Season tickets for most NFL teams now cost between $400-650 per game
In this light, NFL Sunday Ticket provides unmatched flexibility and savings. Fans can cancel subscriptions anytime rather than committing to a full DirecTV contract.
Reliability Concerns
Thus far the launch with YouTube experienced highly publicized early technical glitches and lag during key Week 1 games. Such issues threaten to erode confidence despite YouTube‘s sterling reputation for uptime.
Engineers work urgently behind the scenes to bolsters capacity and provide the same crisp experience YouTube viewers expect.
Ongoing reliability ultimately determines whether NFL Sunday Ticket challenges conventional cable TV viewership across sports bars, restaurants and households alike.
Wrapping Up
As the exclusive new home for NFL Sunday Ticket, YouTube unlocks streaming for more fans than ever before directly through smart TVs like LG‘s models.
While availability hinges on location and valid subscriptions apply, options exist to satisfy all types of football fanatics this season. Consider upgrading internet plans as needed plus tailoring display settings on your LG 4K TV.
The result? Catch all the heart-stopping NFL action from the comfort of your living room like never before.
Ready for kickoff? Search for NFL Sunday Ticket under YouTube‘s Add-ons menu. Then gear up for the most immersive NFL streaming experience on your LG TV.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some additional common questions:
What NFL games can I actually watch with NFL Sunday Ticket?
You can stream any out-of-market NFL game happening on Sunday afternoons – usually the 1 pm and 4 pm Eastern kickoffs. Local broadcasts are blacked out.
If I‘m traveling for work on Sundays, can I stream my favorite team?
Yes, one benefit is that DirecTV‘s satellite restrictions no longer apply. You now take your home team everywhere by logging into YouTube on any device.
Can I stream Thursday Night, Sunday Night or Monday games?
Unfortunately at this time, no. NFL Sunday Ticket contains only the Sunday regional broadcast afternoon games.
I‘m having trouble getting solid streams. What can improve this?
Check your current internet speeds with a site like Fast.com and upgrade plans if below 25 Mbps. Also connect your LG TV via Ethernet if possible for more stable connections.
What happens if I want to cancel my subscription?
You can cancel anytime by going to youtube.com/nfl/manage. You will continue to have access until your next billing date. No long term contracts apply.
