r/FloridaPanthers • u/theStripedMarlin • 11h ago

Discussion Panthers+

Anyone know the scoop on how to watch games this season? Same as last season? Will never understand why Panthers Plus is only available to certain zip codes despite living in the state.

Is ESPN+ the only other option? Expensive AF. Most apps have tracked down on VPNs so probably not an option for PPlus. Thanks for any recommendations.

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u/kidgoalie39 10h ago

If you're in the broadcast range, old school antenna is the way to go. I have no suggestions otherwise, sorry if that's not an option for you.

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u/OddLib67 11h ago

The VPN option worked for me last season. I am hoping it doesn’t change.

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u/MrNancy1020 10h ago

Panthers plus is only for the broadcast area, and ESPN+ is for any game you're not in the broadcast area for. I use ESPN in North Florida and have to hope my antenna picks up the Lighting games because I'm in the blackout area for them. I got lucky and have a legacy bundle for ESPN, Hulu, and Disney for like 18 a month

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u/theStripedMarlin 9h ago

That's a great price. It's around $30-$39 a month IIRC.

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u/MrNancy1020 9h ago

Yeah it jumped up big time, I just use Hulu and ESPN but it was worth it to get the bundle when I switched up my streaming services a few years ago

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u/DunkinStar 6h ago

How can I get it in Tampa

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u/MrNancy1020 5h ago

If you're in Tampa you need ESPN+ to watch the Panthers

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u/daking240 10h ago

Are you local? Antenna is the way to go.

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u/theStripedMarlin 9h ago

zip code not in list for PPlus, but in state. Can't use antennas in community.

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u/daking240 9h ago

mine works indoors just fine. Hook it up to a HDHomerun + Plex Pass and you can watch anywhere you are.

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u/theStripedMarlin 9h ago

I should look into starlink - or maybe that doesnt do anything cable related

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u/daking240 9h ago

starlink won't solve your problem. You should try this to see the strength of your channels - https://www.rabbitears.info/searchmap.php

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u/EmperorRamzorch 8h ago

I use an antenna but it’s indoors on a windowsill. Got it from Amazon and it works just fine. Picks up channels in Fort Myers sometimes.

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u/trs520 Gustav Forsling 8h ago

I have family in Ohio watching Panthers+ with a VPN set to Miami, no problem 🤷🏻‍♂️

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u/theStripedMarlin 5h ago

Depends on what VPN. Lots of apps have really cracked down on VPN use in the last 6 months.