AFT: Changes to Livestreaming
- GI
- Feb 1, 2022
- 1 min read
American Flat Track has changed domestic broadcasters, from NBCSN to Fox Sports, a move that AFT predict will bring more viewers to the sport.
A knock-on is the demise of Track Pass livestream and the news of how to watch all AFT's 2021 races live.
'Livestreaming coverage on Progressive American Flat Track’s Facebook page will be free of charge up until Opening Ceremonies, allowing fans around the world to watch the drama unfold during Practice and Qualifying at no cost. Fans can then purchase access to watch Opening Ceremonies, Semis, Main Events and podium celebrations via Facebook Paid Online Events for $3.99 if purchased 24 hours or more in advance, or $4.99 if purchased on the day of the event.'
This is or all countries, so the free feed non-US fans have enjoyed for recent years has ended.
AFT explain, 'Viewers can watch livestream coverage in the Facebook mobile app, Facebook desktop site or on the Facebook Watch mobile app. To watch the livestream on TV, fans can download the Facebook Watch TV app, or cast to a TV from the Facebook mobile app. Facebook Watch is available through Apple TV, Samsung Smart TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast and Xbox One.'
Photo: AFT
This is so dumb. I am totally willing to pay to watch the show. I have been for a few years, like everyone else. But I will not pay for it when I am forced to watch it on my telephone or computer. I want to watch it live, on my television. I am pretty sure that is what that thing is made for.
Well that was nice while it lasted, I'm really going to miss the racing!! F**kfacebook