Didn't see it posted anywhere else. Kudos to Mark Cuban once again for his help in bringing MLS to TV and in the best available quality. HDNET KICKS OFF ITS EXCLUSIVE NATIONAL HD MLS CUP PLAYOFF COVERAGE NEW YORK and DALLAS – HDNet announced its schedule for exclusive national HDTV coverage of the MLS Cup Playoff series, including both Conference Championship matches the weekend of November 5 and 6. HDNet’s coverage begins Friday, October 22 with the first postseason match featuring the Los Angeles Galaxy (No. 2 seed) at the Colorado Rapids (No. 3 seed) at 9:30 p.m. ET, live from Invesco Field in Denver. On Saturday, October 30, HDNet continues its Conference Semifinal coverage with Game 2 of the Eastern Conference series between the MetroStars (No. 3 seed) and D.C. United (No. 2 seed), who will meet again following Sunday night’s regular season finale in which 15-year-old rookie sensation Freddy Adu had two assists in a heated match between the bitter rivals. On November 5 and 6, HDNet will wrap up its second season of “MLS on HDNet” with exclusive national high-definition coverage of both the Eastern and Western Conference Championships. A final schedule of matchups and dates will be determined pending the results of the Conference Semifinals. "For the second consecutive season, MLS fans watching the regular season games on HDNet have been treated to an incredible high-definition experience, and we are pleased that HDNet will continue to give our league the national coverage throughout the MLS Cup Playoffs,” said MLS Commissioner Don Garber. "HDNet will be the only place for soccer fans to watch the exciting live action of both Conference Finals in high-def, so we encourage people to call their cable or satellite provider today to sign up for HDNet," said Mark Cuban, co-founder and president of HDNet. "Watching in HDTV is the best way to see the players up close, follow the movement on the entire field, and feel the playoff energy right from home." Announcers Glenn Davis and Marcelo Balboa will handle the play-by-play and color commentary for these games, as they have all season for HDNet. HDNet will also produce a special program, “MLS Behind the Net: 2004 Season in Review,” featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the 2004 season, including interviews with both players and coaches. The live broadcast schedule is listed below (all times are Eastern). Please note that the schedule is subject to change. A complete schedule, including encore presentations and additional games as scheduled, is available at www.hd.net or at www.MLSnet.com. The MLS Cup Playoffs on HDNet (subject to change). Date Game Time (ET) Friday, October 22 Los Angeles Galaxy at Colorado Rapids 9:30 p.m. Saturday, October 30 MetroStars at D.C. United 7:00 p.m. Fri. or Sat., Nov. 5 or 6 Western Conference Championship TBD Saturday, November 6 Eastern Conference Championship TBD
I am not very hip yet with HD TV. I have Dish, so I would have to make sure I have a HD-enabled television and then the buy the HDTV package from Dish. Is that correct?
Yes, you would have to buy the HDTV package from Dish network, which might involve getting a new dish and receiver (not sure about that with Dish network) and an HDTV-ready tv. I'm sure their website will tell you all about it. P.S. I'm getting my HD DVR installed today just in time...Can't wait.
HDNet kicks ass. I didnt realise it had anything to do with MArk Cuban? Hats off to him all the same..