How much will streamed games cost?
Fans can purchase the entire 15-game package for $39.99, or purchase on a game-by-game basis for only $3.99 per game.

Which 15 games are included in the package?
October 27 vs. Houston; November 6 vs. San Antonio; November 20 at Golden State; November 28 at Utah; December 1 vs. Miami; December 15 vs. Sacramento; December 25 vs. Denver; January 10 vs. Cleveland; January 15 vs. Orlando; February 3 at Utah; February 6 vs. LA Lakers; March 12 at Sacramento; March 21 at Phoenix; March 31 vs. New York; April 14 vs. Golden State.

Will the games be in high definition?
Yes. We have formed a partnership with a company called RayV to handle the video streaming and e-commerce. RayV will offer a high-quality, high definition stream. The company, a leader in streaming sporting events, has an impressive client list that includes NBA League Pass (Europe) and Fox Soccer Channel.

How can I sign up?
Season pass: We expect the registration page to be accessible via trailblazers.com on Friday, October 23, at which point fans can register for the 15-game season pass.

Single game: Fans wanting to purchase on a game-by-game basis can register any time on the day of the game.

Prior to registration, you are encouraged to review technical specifications to ensure your computer is properly equipped to receive the stream.

What are the technical specifications?
In order to receive a high-definition broadcast, you need a broadband connection, such as DSL or Cable, with a download rate of at least 1.5Mbps. Viewing in standard definition requires a download rate of at least 1.0Mbps.

Additionally, your computer must meet the following specifications:

Windows/PC Version:

• Intel Pentium 4 2.4GHz or Intel Core 1.6GHz (SSE2-enabled processor required for AMD systems)
  
• 512MB of RAM
  
• 50MB of available hard-disk space for installation
  
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional or Home Edition with Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista
  
• Microsoft DirectX compatible sound card and display adapter
  

Macintosh Version:

• Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) or higher
  
• Safari 3/ Firefox 3 browser or higher
  
• Any Mac with Intel CPU
  
• Recommended memory is 512MB but is not mandatory.
  
• Flash Player 9,0,28,0 or higher.
  

Which browsers are supported for the imbedded viewer?
Microsoft IE version 6.0 and above
Mozilla Firefox version 2.0 and above
Safari 3 on MacOS and above


What are my payment options?
The registration page allows fans to sign up with a valid credit card.

Does everyone have access to the games online?
Because of NBA broadcast requirements, the Trail Blazers are only allowed to stream the games within our broadcast territory, which includes Oregon and Southwest Washington. Fans outside of the 150-mile broadcast radius should have online access to all Trail Blazers games via NBA League Pass Broadband.

Will the games be archived so I can watch them on demand?
No. Unfortunately, the NBA has not yet approved teams to offer video on demand services.

Can I watch the game on my mobile phone?
No. NBA guidelines to not currently permit streaming to mobile phone devices.

How will watching online be any different than watching the TV broadcast?
1) The opportunity to stream online opens up many new opportunities to present the game and the conversation around the game. The Webcast will feature a simulcast of KGW’s broadcast, augmented by real-time stats, live blog commentary, fan feedback and more.

2) The stream allows you to take the broadcast with you, to work, to the airport gate or anywhere else you may not have access to a television.

3) The announcement provides new access to these games for a very small percentage of fans in remote parts of the region who are not served those broadcasts in their markets.

This is great news, but when will the Comcast games become available?
While the KGW announcement provides us a great opportunity to ‘test drive’ streaming technology, we recognize that the games you are waiting to see are those many of you can’t see on Comcast Sports Net Northwest.

At this point, the Blazers are in direct discussions with Comcast on a partnership that would bring the entire CSN NW cable package online. The time frame to work out those logistics is November/December. The expectation is that by the first of the calendar year, we would be able to provide those games online in partnership with Comcast.

So have the Trail Blazers given up hope of a distribution deal between Comcast and the satellite companies?
No, we are still encouraging all parties to continue their negotiations in order to make all games available to all fans as quickly as possible. We are excited, though, about pioneering a new medium for NBA teams that will make games more accessible to Trail Blazers fans than ever before.

Hopefully, streaming games online can provide an interim solution for many fans desperate to see games they aren’t currently getting. We are committed to making this happen as soon as the logistics can be worked out with Comcast.