News: AMC to Start Showing NFL Games in Movie Theaters. Good Idea or Nah?

[MarcusRock]

https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/10/16/amc-to-show-nfl-games-on-big-screen/

"At 40 theaters across 25 markets, AMC will show one NFL game in each market that isn't available on local TV. The games will be free for fans to watch, but there's a catch -- you must join AMC Stubs, its membership service, and buy a $10 food and beverage gift card. The company is starting small with the initial rollout and could potentially expand it to more theaters if it likes the results."

Doesn't say when this would start but would you go?

 

[Xelda]

I'd go Of course I'd risk being ruined for regular tv.

 

[Hagman]

To watch "a game that isn't available on local TV?"
So not the Cowboys? Or anybody's home/local team?
Instead I go to a theater to overpay for refreshments to watch Jets-Jacksonville.
And at the same time that the Cowboys play?

Nah. I'm good staying home.

 

[EGTuna]

If I can’t pause when I have to see a man about a horse, I ain’t interested.

 

[TwoCentPlain]

I can stream and watch any game I want for free on the internet using a burner computer. I wouldn't want go. I don't know how this would be any better than going to a sports bar or restaurant and watching. I am guessing they would need two screens or a split screen, one for redzone and one for the Cowboy game. Other than that, no one is going.

I give them points for trying to come up with something. The movie theaters have taken a beating financially and are desperate.

 

[Whirlwin]

https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/10/16/amc-to-show-nfl-games-on-big-screen/

"At 40 theaters across 25 markets, AMC will show one NFL game in each market that isn't available on local TV. The games will be free for fans to watch, but there's a catch -- you must join AMC Stubs, its membership service, and buy a $10 food and beverage gift card. The company is starting small with the initial rollout and could potentially expand it to more theaters if it likes the results."

Doesn't say when this would start but would you go?

I can’t wait for next season. Just because NFL Sunday ticket will no longer have the rates. You will be able to watch individual games. An individual team.

 

[Whirlwin]

I can stream and watch any game I want for free on the internet using a burner computer. I wouldn't want go. I don't know how this would be any better than going to a sports bar or restaurant and watching. I am guessing they would need two screens or a split screen, one for redzone and one for the Cowboy game. Other than that, no one is going.

I give them points for trying to come up with something. The movie theaters have taken a beating financially and are desperate.

I just started using NFL live streams. No gimmicks no buffering. Finally. I don’t miss DIRECT TV

 

[Hagman]

I can’t wait for next season. Just because NFL Sunday ticket will no longer have the rates. You will be able to watch individual games. An individual team.

The contract with DirecTV doesn't expire until after the 2022-23 season

 

[RoyalCowboy]

It's nice to have options. I enjoy the regal of movie theatres and the NFL so I would check it out if I wasn't overseas lol.

 

[Risen Star]

Would probably have been a good idea before the internet.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Excellent idea.........hell yea I'd go.

 

[Jipper]

I've been saying this would happen for many years....they will start selling beer and make a fortune

Could you imagine showing up and being able to bounce from theater to theater....what an insane experience it could be

 

[Zman5]

They would do better business wise showing foreign porn. Who would go watch a game at a theatre when you can watch it more comfortably at home? Imagine how long the piss line would be during the commercials.

 

[bonafidebanter]

Fantastic idea

 

[Jipper]

They would do better business wise showing foreign porn. Who would go watch a game at a theatre when you can watch it more comfortably at home? Imagine how long the piss line would be during the commercials.

It's about getting the stadium experience without going to the stadium....honesty would be very fun....also imagine in 3d

 

[Zman5]

It's about getting the stadium experience without going to the stadium....honesty would be very fun....also imagine in 3d

I can see it working if it's 3D. At least for the new experience.

 

[AsthmaField]

They would do better business wise showing foreign porn. Who would go watch a game at a theatre when you can watch it more comfortably at home? Imagine how long the piss line would be during the commercials.

I just noticed Broaddus in the background of your sig pic…

 

[Reid1boys]

https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/10/16/amc-to-show-nfl-games-on-big-screen/

"At 40 theaters across 25 markets, AMC will show one NFL game in each market that isn't available on local TV. The games will be free for fans to watch, but there's a catch -- you must join AMC Stubs, its membership service, and buy a $10 food and beverage gift card. The company is starting small with the initial rollout and could potentially expand it to more theaters if it likes the results."

Doesn't say when this would start but would you go?

Will never make it.

 

[Alexander]

So, you combine the aggravation of being in a theater with the lack of ambiance at a real stadium?

No thank you, I will watch in the comfort of my own home.

 

[BermyStar]

It's a great idea because it'll sell. It's a horrible idea for me though. I hate watching football with more than 1 or 2 other serious football dudes. Most people that watch casually aggravate me. I actually despise SuperBowl parties