Penn Video Network is not a primary programmer; we are only a distribution service, much like Time Warner Cable or Comcast Cable. We do not control the programming of any non-Penn channels. (The Penn channels are 2, 11, 22, 24, 26, and 75.)

PVN has no control over what the non-Penn cable channels do or do not choose to broadcast.

Occasionally, a local team game (the Philadelphia 76ers, Flyers, Eagles, etc.) will be scheduled to air but then the listed broadcaster will choose not to air the game, or to air replacement programming. This is called a sports blackout.

Blackout restrictions are determined by the professional sports leagues and teams. Penn Video Network has no control over blackout restrictions.

In order for a viewer to be eligible for a particular team's games, his/her zip code must fall within that team's territory defined by the leagues based-upon zip code. If a viewer's zip code falls outside of the team's territory, she/he will be blacked out regardless of what programming may be listed. Again, PVN has no control over the blackout restrictions but must follow the rules as the leagues define them.

As ESPN is PVN's primary sports broadcaster, you may want to learn more about their policy regarding ESPN-specific blackouts. They state the following on their website:

"Please understand that ESPN, Inc., would prefer not to blackout any areas for the events we televise. However, they are contractually obligated to do so. Blackouts will occur in selected areas, as determined by leagues or conferences, in order to protect their local and regional television commitments and/or to protect ticket sales. ESPN and ESPN2 provide alternate programming to those areas when a team plays in a national game, home or away."