Anyone know which channels are available in the Sports Package?

[MiMeQu21]

I was on the Verizon website and saw a Sports Package and a Sports Package for the 2010 Extreme Package.  When you scroll over the names, it basically tells you the price and some of the channels available like The Tennis Channel, Gol TV, NBA Channel, NHL Channel, etc.

For the Sports Package, it says you get 24 channels for $14.99 a month.

For Sports Package Extreme, it says you get 18 channels for $9.99 a month.

However, it does not list all of the channels in either package.

Does anyone have either package and can you tell me exactly what channels are offered?  I am trying to see if it is worth getting either package or if it is more cost effective to get the Ultimate Package if all of those channels would be offered in the Ultimate Package anyway.  I am trying to see if there are any sports channels only offered in these sports packages and not available if you just order one of the regular packages like Ultimate.  I am also trying to see what the difference is between the two packages (what is offered in the Sports Package that is not available in the Sports Extreme Package).

I guess I am finding it hard to believe that either of these packages are worth anything since it would probably be cheaper to upgrade to a better channel package like Ultimate.  I am trying to figure out what the advantage would be to pay this much for a sports package only instead of upgrading the channel package.

I would appreciate any information anyone can provide.  Thanks.

[VZ_Ron]

Hey MiMeQu, here's a link http://www22.verizon.com/Residential/FiosTV/Plans/Plans.htm with the basic breakdown of our video packages and if you have any questions after reviewing the information please contact the sales office at 800-837-4966.

[MiMeQu21]

Ron,

Thank you for the link.  However, when I go on there, this is what is says in regards to the Sports Packages:

All the must-have sports channels in one great package! Sports Package features up to 24 top channels including Golf Channel, NBA TV, NHL Network, Tennis Channel, CBS College Sports, FOX College Sports, FOX Sports en Espanol, Gol TV and more

Sports Package adds up to 18 popular sports channels including CBS College Sports, FOX College Sports, FOX Sports en Espanol, Gol TV, Tennis Channel and more. Only available with FiOS TV Extreme HD plan (2010 Edition).

The first one is for the Sports Package.  The second is for the Sports Package Extreme 2010.

As you can see, it does not give a full listing of the channels.  It gives a few, and then says "and more."  I think there needs to be a complete listing on the website.  I don't want to call and have to engage in a 20 minute conversation with someone offering me the internet security suite package, the games package, and free HBO-Cinemax for 3 months like happens everytime I call.  I was hoping to just get the information online or from someone who already has one of the packages.

Thank you for your assistance.  If you happen to have the actual list, it would be great if you could post it here.

[Caps09 · Accepted solution]

I know someone that bought this because they don't have HD sets, and since the channels are only included in certain HD packages. If you buy these channels seperately, it's the sports channels in the low 300's plus NHL Network and NBA TV. The only reason the HD Extreme sports package is less is because some of the channels are already incuded in Extreme.

[Inohuiam2]

I agree. I waisted an hour on a "chat session" with a CSR to get absolutely no where trying to find out "EXACTLY" what channels were included with FIOS Sprots Extreme package. I could only get him to list it in the chat session. I could not get him to send me anywhere that I could see the complete listing of the channels that are included in the package. What's up with that?

[ROBROB1]

 WHAT a waste of time trying to find these darn stations...And this terrible website tells me that this question was "solved"....!!!! NO IT WASNT.  What are the DANG stations for the $9.99 Extreme sports package!!!!! ??????

You customer service sucks!!! Made a big mistake leaving comcast.....The internet is just as slow, if not slower!!! AND actually, verizon.net is the slowest page of all!!!!

I was on hold talking to a dag'on computer for 8 minutes before I was disconnected and had the pleasure to hear a "busy" tone...I almost put my phone through the wall!!!!!

VERIZON STINKS!!!!!!

[dg98]

Yes, it is a little strange that they won't just list them on the website, but as you can see, it is not very difficult to get them to list them for you:   You(22:13:03): Please list for me all 24 channels included in the sports package. Saeger(22:14:03): Sure! Please give me some moment while check that for you. Saeger(22:18:49): Blackbelt TV 319
CBS College Sports 94
Fox College Sports - Atlantic 300
Fox College Sports - Central 301
Fox College Sports - Pacifi c 302
Fox Deportes 311
Golf Channel E 304/593 HD
GOL TV 313
Horse Racing TV 316
MavTV V 318/598 HD
NHL Network E 87/587 HD
Outdoor Channel V 307/591 HD
Sportsman Channel 308
Tennis Channel 303/592 HD
TVG (Horse Racing) 315
World Fishing Network V 317/597 HD Saeger(22:19:09): These are the channels which you get included with the Sports package. You(22:19:55): Thank you.

[thetick1234]

Note each location may have a different list.  I know in the NYC local area the three Fox College stations are in Extreme HD the new edition BUT not the older Extreme HD package.  Why does Verizon makes this SO difficult for customers is beyond me?

[Yousif1]

we want BeIN sport 1 & 2

[Dugong]

I was having the same issue.

thanks for posting the answer.

in 2009 Verizon said that CBSSports would be part of the Extreme HD, obviously that is not true.

It is really cheap on Verizon to say I have to pay $10 for a SD channel. Sorry, most of the others are already in the package and watching a fishing channel is not my bag.

so essentially you are paying $10 for  CBSsports SD!

Come on Verizon, I pay $200 a month as it is, bundle it in and quit nickel and diming me!