Tell me about sports on DISH Network.

Hockey - NHL CENTER ICE
Get up to 40 games per week from around the League, including select games broadcast in high-definition. Click here for details.

Basketball - NBA LEAGUE PASS
Get maximum coverage of your favorite NBA action with up to 40 regular season games a week not otherwise available in your local area. NBA League Pass also includes NBA TV, NBA League Pass Broadband, NBA League Pass Stats Central and select games in HD. Click here for details.

College Basketball - ESPN FULL COURT
Get up to 450 college basketball games from around the country. Watch great match-ups from top conferences in the country: ACC, Big 12, Big East, Colonial, MAAC, MAC, PAC-10, SEC, Sun Belt and WAC. Click here for details.

College Football - ESPN GAMEPLAN
Watch up to 150 of the best match-ups from the nation’s top conferences, including the SEC, ACC, Big East, Big 12, Pac-10, WAC, MAC and Sun Belt. Click here for details.

Soccer – MLS DIRECT KICK
Get over 100 Major League Soccer regular season games plus select playoff games. Watch all 13 MLS teams and other star players. Click here for details.

National Broadcast Stations
There are many games broadcast nationally on channels such as ESPN, ESPN2, Fox Sports World, ESPN Classic, USA, WGN, TBS or TNT. See your Electronic Program Guide for game and time information.

Local Networks
You can view many professional sports games including NFL, NHL, MLB and NBA on your local networks.

DISH Network Pay-Per-View
We also have many types of sports available on DISH Network Pay-Per-View. Please click here for information on the pay-per-view sports currently available.


Tell Me about HorseRacing on DISH Network.
DISH Network offers two great channels of horseracing, HorseRacing TV (HRTV) and TV Games (TVG).  HRTV can be found on channel 404 and is included in AT60, AT120, AT180, DISH Latino DOS and DISH Latino MAX.

If you're a fan of horseracing, you'll be a big fan of TVG. That's because TVG brings you up to 8 live races an hour, 7-days-a-week, and provides you with everything you need to pick a winner - expert analysis, real-time odds, handicapping tips, results and behind-the-scenes stories on the superstars of horseracing. TVG is the interactive horseracing network that combines live, televised coverage from over 45 of America 's greatest tracks with the convenience of wagering from home! You can use your receiver and wager directly from your couch with the TVG interactive channel found under the sports section on channel 100 (dish home). Phone line may be required. Available on select models.

AMERICA 'S PREMIER TRACKS RACE ON TVG!
Aqueduct, Arlington Park, Belmont Park, Calder Race Course, Canterbury Park, Churchill Downs, Del Mar, Ellis Park, Emerald Downs, Fairplex Park, Hollywood Park, Hoosier Park, Keeneland, Kentucky Downs, Laurel Park, Lone Star Park, Los Alamitos, Oak Tree @ Santa Anita, Oaklawn Park, Pimlico, Prairie Meadows, Ruidoso Downs, Saratoga, Saratoga Harness, Suffolk Downs, Sunland Park, Turf Paradise, Turfway Park, Balmoral Park, Colonial Downs, Delta Downs, Dover Downs, Fairmount Park, Fair Grounds, Great Lakes Downs, Louisiana Downs, Maywood Park, Mountaineer Park, Northfield Park, Pompano Park, River Downs, Retama Park, Monticello Raceway, Scioto Downs, Sam Houston Race Park, Sportsman's Park.

HorseRacing TV™ is brought to you by Magna Entertainment Corp. (MEC), North America 's number one owner and operator of thoroughbred racetracks and leader in interactive wagering.

MEC owns some of the most prestigious racetracks in the United States including Santa Anita Park near Los Angeles , Gulfstream Park near Miami , Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie near Dallas, and Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore , home of The Preakness Stakes®.

Tell me about HDTV Programming on DISH Network.
dishHD has the best sports and movies in HD, and now carries over 90 channels of high-definition programming.  You are certain to find your favorite programming with dishHD.  DISH Network also offers an industry-leading HD DVR, which has been rated best in class by CNET beating TiVo® (cnet.com review, 2/19/08).  You can lease this top-of-the-line HD DVR for a low upfront cost that includes the lease of the receiver, Standard Professional Installation and any necessary dish antenna upgrade.

Tell me about adult programming on DISH Network.
We currently offer 10 channels; Playboy TV(ch. 497), SPICE:XCESS (ch. 492), CLIPS (ch. 494), Penthouse TV (ch. 495), XTSY (496), fresh! (ch. 493), shorteez (ch. 487), ClubJenna (ch. 491) and Adult Showcase (ch. 485 & 486).

Adult Showcase
With the Adult Showcase, you get to watch ClubJenna, SPICE:XCESS, shorteez, Penthouse TV and CLIPS for up to 3 whole hours. All 5 channels for only $17.99! Channels 485 and 486.  Select the channel with the most viewing time available!

ClubJenna
Every night is VIP night when you’re with Jenna Jameson and the gorgeous women of ClubJenna. ClubJenna features the biggest and most beautiful stars in adult entertainment. ClubJenna puts sensuality and beauty into cutting edge productions. Weekly premieres, live events, award winning titles, style, and the hottest stars guarantee that once you visit ClubJenna, you’ll never want to leave. This is a XXX service. Channel 491. $11.99/90 minutes or $29.99/month

SPICE:XCESS
SPICE:XCESS features the sexiest exotic women and boasts the most intriguing content, giving you what you want. More choices more flavor and a little bit of the strange make SPICE:XCESS the perfect blend of classic themes and edgy new series. Must see Internet oddities, caught-on-tape themed content, fetish lifestyle, ethnic and alternative programming are all part of the seduction you'll experience here. This is a XXX service. Channel 492. $11.99/90 minutes or $29.99/month

XTSY
XTSY is hot! A 24-hour, uncensored adult channel delivering the wildest situations the adult world has to offer. XTSY showcases movies chosen to entertain and tantalize your senses. This is a XXX service. Channel 496. $11.99/90 minutes or $29.99/month.

CLIPS
CLIPS is a fast paced, thematically blocked adult entertainment network featuring clips from a variety of adult movies. This is a XX service. Channel 494. $10.99/90 minutes or $24.99/month

Penthouse TV
Penthouse TV is the alternative adult entertainment network. Penthouse TV provides you with the best value by giving you the most variety in stars, movies and studios. This is a XX service. Channel 495. $10.99/90 minutes or $24.99/month

shorteez
Shorteez features themed clips with hosted countdowns, porn star blocks, casting calls, Internet and reality style content and anime. Three similarly themed blocks are packed together in one fast paced and exciting 90 minute block! This is a XX service. Channel 487. $10.99/90 minutes or $24.99/month

Playboy TV
Playboy TV offers a broad variety of erotic programming for every taste. This is an X service. Channel 497. $8.99/4 hour programming or $14.99/month

fresh!
If you're looking for new talent and amateur content then fresh is the adult channel for you! Fresh focuses on new girls and fresh themes. With the newest performers in the business, amateur, groundbreaking series, reality programming, casting calls, themed auditions and more. This is a XX.5 service. Channel 493. $11.99/90 minutes or $29.99/month

To order, change or remove your monthly adult subscription, please call 1-888-284-7116. Our representatives are available to assist you 24-hours-a-day. Please be advised that there is a $10.00 transaction fee for all downgrades or sidegrades of monthly adult programming.

Where can I find local weather forecasts?
There are a few ways for you to view your local weather forecasts.

DISH Instant Weather - If you have a receiver with Interactive TV, you can instantly view your local weather or the weather in any major city you choose. Simply tune to dish home Interactive TV on channel 100 and select your city to view your local weather. Local News - If you subscribe to Local Channels, you can view your local news reports daily which normally includes local weather forecasts. The Weather Channel - If you do not have Interactive TV or subscribe to a Local Network package, The Weather Channel provides DISH Network customers with a national look at our nation’s weather. At this time only regional weather information is available and is scheduled by The Weather Channel. Regional specific feeds are currently unavailable.

For more information about dish home Interactive TV on channel 100 please click here.

Can I purchase DISH Network Pay-Per-View movies and events if I do not have a phone line connected to my receiver?
DISH Network provides several options for customers who do not have access to a phone jack.

1) Online (click here)
2) Telephone Automated System (1-877-DISH-PPV or 1-877-347-4778)
3) Customer Service at 1-888-284-7116
4) Mobile Service

Ordering online is one of our most popular ways to order Pay-Per-View movies and events. It works exactly the same as the Telephone Automated System except you do not have to call in. The movie or event that you order will be broadcast to all receivers in your home. Click here to access the online ordering system.

The Telephone Automated System is designed for customers who are unable to have their receiver consistently connected to a phone line, but do not move around. There is an extra charge of $1.00 per transaction with this option, which is added on to your bill. Simply call 1-877-DISH-PPV (347-4778) and select your program from the menu options. When you order through the Telephone Automated System system, events are broadcast to all receivers in your home.

You can call our Customer Support Center at 1-888-284-7116 and one of our representatives can order a Pay-Per-View for you. There is an additional $5.00 charge for ordering a Pay-Per-View (sports packages are excluded) through a representative.

Mobile Service is for people on the go, such as truck drivers and RV owners. You can order up to nine movies before your smart card becomes full. Once your smart card becomes full you will need to connect your receiver to a phone line in order to clear the purchases. This service is $20.00 per year (not available monthly), and is only available on one receiver per account. Please call our Customer Service Center at 1-888-284-7116 to start Mobile Service.

Can I substitute one channel for another in my basic package?
Unfortunately, we do not allow channel substitutions. We strive to make satellite programming as affordable as possible and our packages have been set up in balance with cost effectiveness and consumer demand. One way to help keep our customer’s programming costs low is to provide stations in packages, rather than a la carte.

Why are International channels not available on the 119 or 110 satellites?
We are not able to offer International channels on the 119 or 110 satellite locations due to the space constraints on the satellites in those orbital slots. All International programming (other than the DISH Latino programming) is available on the 61.5, 148 or 121 satellite locations only. 

Can I get International Programming only?
Yes, you can purchase International programming services only. Along with the cost of the International programming, there is a $5.00 monthly charge. This is an access fee, as it does cost more to rebroadcast the International channels. This fee is waived if you purchase one of our basic programming packages such as America ’s Top 60 or Great Wall TV.

For more information on our International channels choose one of the following options, programming packages or promotions for new customers.

What do the abbreviations mean on the program listing?
LBX - Stands for Letterbox format. Another name for letterbox is widescreen programming. Widescreen is a way of watching a movie on your TV as the movie was originally shown in theaters. ADDT - Stands for All Day DISH Ticket. This designates that the pay-per-view is available to be watched multiple times and, if available, on multiple channels. The All Day DISH Ticket pay-per-views start between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m.EST, and will end around 3 a.m. or 4 a.m. , EST the following morning. DD - Stands for Dolby Digital. For more information about Dolby Digital with DISH Network, please click here. Below are explanations for rating designations.

G - General Audience. All ages admitted. This signifies that the film rated contains nothing most parents will consider offensive for even their youngest children to see or hear. Nudity, sex scenes and scenes of drug use are absent; violence is minimal; snippets of dialogue may go beyond polite conversation but do not go beyond common everyday expressions. All additional ratings are locked out: V, L, N and SC.

PG - Parental Guidance Suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. This signifies that the film rated may contain some material parents might not like to expose to their young children - material that will clearly need to be examined or inquired about before children are allowed to view the film. Explicit sex scenes and scenes of drug use are absent; nudity, if present, is seen only briefly, horror and violence do not exceed moderate levels. V and L are allowed but N and SC are still locked out.

PG-13 - Parents Strongly Cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. This signifies that the film rated may be inappropriate for pre-teens. Parents should be especially careful about letting their younger children view the film. Rough or persistent violence is absent; sexually-oriented nudity is generally absent; some scenes of drug use may be seen; use of harsher sexually derived words may be heard. V, L and N are open, but SC is still locked out.

R – Restricted. Under 17 Requires Accompanying Parent Or Adult Guardian. In the opinion of the Rating Board, this film definitely contains some adult material. Parents are strongly urged to find out more about this film before they allow their children to accompany them.An R-rated film may include hard language, violence, nudity within sensual scenes, drug abuse or other elements, or a combination of some of the above, so that parents are counseled, in advance, to take this advisory rating very seriously. Parents must find out more about an R-rated movie before they allow their teenagers to view it.

We also use additional ratings of:
V - For Violence, L - For Language, N - For Nudity, SC - For Sexual Content, NR/AO - For Not Rated and Adult Oriented.

What programming is not available in Alaska, Puerto Rico and Hawaii?
Most of our basic and premium programming is broadcast from the 119 o and 110 o satellite locations. Customers residing in Alaska, Puerto Rico or Hawaii are not able to receive the 110 o satellite signal or any of the channels broadcast from this satellite with the standard 20 inch dish. You may be able to receive the 110 o satellite signal with a bigger dish. To get more information about this, please click here to locate a retailer in your area. Our web site offers channel and satellite information for each package. This will allow you to determine which channels you would be able to receive.

Do you have a printed TV guide or Channel Lineup?
You can access a printable channel lineup card on our web site by clicking here.

We also offer an electronic program guide on your receiver (push the GUIDE button to access this feature) and an online channel guide on our web site. Please click here to access that page.

DISH Network also produces 2 monthly programming guides: DISH Entertainment Magazine and DISH Flicks. DISH Entertainment Magazine offers complete DISH Network listings for the entire month, including daily highlights, 24-hour listings, live sports listings and movie picks for the day. Make the most of your TV watching and get the ultimate coverage of DISH Network programming every month with DISH Entertainment Magazine. DISH Entertainment Magazine is available for only $4.25/month.

DISH Flicks is the ultimate source for movies on DISH Network. DISH Flicks is a quick and easy day-by-day reference to the top movies categorized by pay-per-view, movie packages like HBO and Showtime and America ’s Top 180. For only pennies a day, you and your family will have the confidence of choosing the best movies available on DISH Network. DISH Flicks is available for only $3.95/month or $25.00/year.