David Owl Posted March 19, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Call me stupid, or a pessimist, but when I booked my cruise it never occurred to me that my team(Sheffield Wednesday) would be in the championship play-offs. Now it looks like I might have a problem. Does anyone know if there would be the slightest chance that they would be shown on the ship's TV. Apart from the possible lack of demand, for the first leg we will be heading towards Iceland at the time so there might be a technical issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 19, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Very low chance, I think. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltonian Posted March 19, 2016 #3 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Get a really good MW radio for 5live commentary, stand on the aft deck areas, and hope for favourable atmospheric conditions! Good luck! Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare gogo65 Posted March 19, 2016 #4 Share Posted March 19, 2016 When I was on solstice in Sept/Oct, they were showing the rugby World Cup every day on the TV's at the casino bar. I know nothing about soccer so don't know if it's a big game or not, but considering the showed rugby on a cruise full of non rugby US/Canadian passengers, I'd assume they might do the same for soccer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassyb69 Posted March 19, 2016 #5 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Call me stupid, or a pessimist, but when I booked my cruise it never occurred to me that my team(Sheffield Wednesday) would be in the championship play-offs. Now it looks like I might have a problem. Does anyone know if there would be the slightest chance that they would be shown on the ship's TV. Apart from the possible lack of demand, for the first leg we will be heading towards Iceland at the time so there might be a technical issue. We will have same issue David. I am an Owls fan and my husband is a Rams fan. Still lot can change but if (and its a big if :rolleyes:) one or both get to the finals we will be in the middle of the med. It would be great to be able to watch it but am not holding out much hope so will probably have to invest in some internet access that day and keep in touch of the scores via the net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Owl Posted March 19, 2016 Author #6 Share Posted March 19, 2016 We will have same issue David. I am an Owls fan and my husband is a Rams fan. Still lot can change but if (and its a big if :rolleyes:) one or both get to the finals we will be in the middle of the med. It would be great to be able to watch it but am not holding out much hope so will probably have to invest in some internet access that day and keep in touch of the scores via the net So potentially Owls v Rams ? Better keep away from the balcony rails that day ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucasLounger1 Posted March 19, 2016 #7 Share Posted March 19, 2016 On prior cruises we couldn't get Premier League games so I think you are out of luck although live scores were being shown on the ticker on the sports channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan9945 Posted March 19, 2016 #8 Share Posted March 19, 2016 We were on the Eclipse in the Mediterranean last September and the Premier League games were being shown on the screens in the Passport Bar. These games were also being shown on the stateroom televisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassyb69 Posted March 19, 2016 #9 Share Posted March 19, 2016 I think that there is more chance of it being shown if you cruise starts from uk. We leave from Italy so think there is little chance of that happening. Let's hope the wifi works :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltonian Posted March 19, 2016 #10 Share Posted March 19, 2016 (edited) Had Premier League matches on the Equinox out of Barcelona in 2014, so there's some hope, given the importance of the play-offs. A good result for Wednesday today! Stuart Edited March 19, 2016 by Wiltonian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeaannie55 Posted March 19, 2016 #11 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Just off The Millennium and the T.V had Sky Sports news on one of the channels, could be another option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassyb69 Posted March 19, 2016 #12 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Had Premier League matches on the Equinox out of Barcelona in 2014, so there's some hope, given the importance of the play-offs. A good result for Wednesday today! Stuart Thanks Stuart, fingers crossed. Mind you we have to get to play off finals first. Good win for both Owls and Rams today so everyone happy at our house.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Owl Posted March 19, 2016 Author #13 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Thanks Stuart, fingers crossed. Mind you we have to get to play off finals first. Good win for both Owls and Rams today so everyone happy at our house.:D Yes, great game today. If we had to watch with the speed of the ship's internet it would be like watching Sheffield United. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassyb69 Posted March 19, 2016 #14 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Yes, great game today. If we had to watch with the speed of the ship's internet it would be like watching Sheffield United. :D cruel but true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaKnowWhen Posted March 19, 2016 #15 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Call me stupid, or a pessimist, but when I booked my cruise it never occurred to me that my team(Sheffield Wednesday) would be in the championship play-offs. Now it looks like I might have a problem. Does anyone know if there would be the slightest chance that they would be shown on the ship's TV. Apart from the possible lack of demand, for the first leg we will be heading towards Iceland at the time so there might be a technical issue. I am viewing this via the CC app which doesn't show sigs and tags. But I'll guess you will be on a ship from the U.K. You won't be the only one with this concern. Go talk to the CD. He/she is eager to find ways to keep passengers amused and occupied. Ask about putting the Championship matches at least on room tv, maybe on a theater screen. If you and both other fans make the request, it might happen! It will probably help if you go armed with info on which channel(s) will be broadcasting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Owl Posted April 7, 2016 Author #16 Share Posted April 7, 2016 I sent a message to Celebrity and received this reply "The ship will have major sports showing onboard which will include the football" All I have to do now is find something for my wife to do for a couple of hours. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR_T Posted April 7, 2016 #17 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Over the 9 celebrity cruises I've taken English football gams have been very really seen... I've seen champions league games on a few occasions but only a couple of premier league games at best, although the play offs are huge in the uk I doubt there's much call for them outside the uk, it's a shame as they are normally great games to watch... Fingers crossed for ya [emoji4] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gopro63 Posted April 7, 2016 #18 Share Posted April 7, 2016 very important to you tape it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osborne66 Posted April 7, 2016 #19 Share Posted April 7, 2016 All the Celebrity Ships will show all the Euro matches in Jun & Jul live on their screens. FA Cup and Champions League Final yes as well. The Championship, league 1 & 2 playoffs not likely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted April 7, 2016 #20 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Call me stupid, or a pessimist, but when I booked my cruise it never occurred to me that my team(Sheffield Wednesday) would be in the championship play-offs. Now it looks like I might have a problem. Does anyone know if there would be the slightest chance that they would be shown on the ship's TV. Apart from the possible lack of demand, for the first leg we will be heading towards Iceland at the time so there might be a technical issue. Celebrity like P&O have Sport 24 on stateroom TV's as well as in the Grand Foyer and Casino TV's, but I have never seen any FL games on Sport 24, only PL and FA Cup. However Celebrity also have Sky Sports News on the stateroom TV's, and you will get their Gillette Soccer Saturday style studio updates, and then certainly some of the goal action after the match if not during it, as per their midweek soccer specials. As regards signal, there should be no problem unless in hilly ports where you might be missing a line of site connection to the satellite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airportlimbo Posted April 9, 2016 #21 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Just realized that I'll be on the Millennium for the UEFA Champions League final. It sounds like it should be on a TV somewhere on board. But I don't see any TV's in the pictures I can find of her Casino. I found some old posts saying that Michael Club is the sports bar but I know they changed the format of that venue. So ideas of where to look for the game? Will it be in the daily? Do I need to seek out the CD? Thanks for your input (most of the Q&A seems to be around the S class ships, so I know I have less venues to work with on the M class) Go Bayern :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Owl Posted May 1, 2016 Author #22 Share Posted May 1, 2016 I think that there is more chance of it being shown if you cruise starts from uk. We leave from Italy so think there is little chance of that happening. Let's hope the wifi works :) These are the dates for the games that we discussed a few weeks ago. Looks like your husband and I will avoid each other in the semi finals and meet at Wembley (here's hoping). I've sent a reminder to Customer services in the hope that they can help. Hope you have a good trip David Sky Bet Championship – Match A Leg 1 (6 v 3): Friday 13th May (7.45pm) Leg 2 (3 v 6): Monday 16th May (7.45pm) Sky Bet Championship – Match B Leg 1 (5 v 4): Saturday 14th May (12.30pm) Leg 2 (4 v 5): Tuesday 17th May (7.45pm) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassyb69 Posted May 1, 2016 #23 Share Posted May 1, 2016 These are the dates for the games that we discussed a few weeks ago. Looks like your husband and I will avoid each other in the semi finals and meet at Wembley (here's hoping). I've sent a reminder to Customer services in the hope that they can help. Hope you have a good trip David Sky Bet Championship – Match A Leg 1 (6 v 3): Friday 13th May (7.45pm) Leg 2 (3 v 6): Monday 16th May (7.45pm) Sky Bet Championship – Match B Leg 1 (5 v 4): Saturday 14th May (12.30pm) Leg 2 (4 v 5): Tuesday 17th May (7.45pm) Thanks David We will still be in uk for the semi finals but I really do hope the owls and Rams meet each other in the final even if we aren't able to watch it. I will also try sending a message to customer services. Do you have an email address. Sarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Owl Posted May 2, 2016 Author #24 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Thanks DavidWe will still be in uk for the semi finals but I really do hope the owls and Rams meet each other in the final even if we aren't able to watch it. I will also try sending a message to customer services. Do you have an email address. Sarah This is the e-mail address. customerserviceuk@celebritycruises.com They aim to reply in 7-10 days, so don't leave it too long. UTO David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassyb69 Posted May 2, 2016 #25 Share Posted May 2, 2016 This is the e-mail address. customerserviceuk@celebritycruises.com They aim to reply in 7-10 days, so don't leave it too long. UTO David Thanks David, I have just sent them an email. Fingers crossed. Just the semis to get through first :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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