Comcast is adding ESPN2-HD in time for the World Cup
by Richard Lawler 
posted Jun 8th 2006 at 8:38PM
Many have complained after seeing the World Cup TV schedule that a significant number of the games are on ESPN2, which does broadcast in HD but most companies don't carry. Comcast has announced they will add ESPN2-HD in "several markets" tomorrow...but they didn't say which ones. So for all the 
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Andres Echevarria @ Jun 8th 2006 9:24PM
If only Time Warner in Charlotte would do the same!
Warren @ Jun 8th 2006 10:43PM
Woohooo!! I got it today (Baltimore, MD)
John Iburg @ Jun 8th 2006 10:50PM
C'mon cablevision!!!
Eli @ Jun 8th 2006 10:54PM
[insert multiple cuss words here]
About 2 weeks ago I moved from a major comcast market (Dallas) to a minor Cox/Suddenlink market (College Station). MOTHER******! This pisses me off, I was soo close to being able to enjoy all these games in HD. I'm don't know for sure but I'm almost positive that Dallas will be getting ESPN2-HD GRRR!!!! F*'in Cox
shamo @ Jun 8th 2006 11:30PM
booya! minneapolis comcast has it. ch 203
Bongohawk @ Jun 9th 2006 12:19AM
Got it here in Kansas City!!! About time Comcast!!!
Bob Colby @ Jun 9th 2006 1:39AM
Boston reporting in! Ch. 850.
Julian @ Jun 9th 2006 1:48AM
hell yes...finally comcast steps up to the plate...see below!!!
Dear Julian,
Previously, you contacted Comcast inquiring about the availability of ESPN2's HD channel. We are happy to inform you that based on information recently received; ESPN2 HD will be available on our lineup as a permanent channel just in time for the World Cup. All Comcast HD subscribers can access ESPN2 HD on channel 203 of their Digital lineup to receive ESPN2's broadcasted World Cup games in high definition. We are glad to be able to give positive information regarding this and apologize for the delay.
If you have any additional questions, please reply to this email or call our customer service department. Our customer service department can be reached at 1-800-COMCAST. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for your convenience.
Thank you again for your e-mail. We appreciate you taking the time to contact us.
Sincerely,
Quinton
Comcast Customer Care Specialist
David dB @ Jun 9th 2006 2:42AM
Channel 725 in the Bay Area!
Maff Mace @ Jun 9th 2006 3:43AM
Football, it's easy to spell, it's like American Football without "American" at the start
not soccer, not fubol, but FOOTBALL
it's the FIFA World Cup, the 2nd "F" stands for Football
Bojanglez @ Jun 9th 2006 4:27AM
Or due to the fact that the World Cup is in Germany he could have used Fußball.
Maff Mace @ Jun 9th 2006 6:06AM
but since it's and English invented game, it's Football
Bojanglez @ Jun 9th 2006 7:50AM
I agree, I'm English so of course it's Football, especially as the game is mostly played with feet, unlike the American "Football".
gourou @ Jun 9th 2006 8:48AM
Now hopefully they won't remove ESPN2HD RIGHT after the World Cup. For the superbowl this year, they gave us NFLHD (and thank goodness, cos I go to see the beloved Steelers analyzed to death in all of HD glory), but Comcast removed THE DAY after the superbowl. Hopefully, they will bring it back in time for when the season starts. NFL - to us Americans, thats real football (since you english brought it up - who cares how often it touches your foot? if thats the arguement why "football" is better than "american football" i think you need to hone your debating skills. its still boring as heck, and the only reason to watch the world cup is because of the fun fans and the world stage, not the product on the field. and of course, now, because it will be in hd).
Maff Mace @ Jun 9th 2006 10:10AM
there was nothing about which is better, don;t know where you got that from. and how is a non-stop game more boring than one that is constantly stop-start so you can get your commercials in?
a game with highs scores doesn't mean it's more interesting than one with low scores
Football (the one that the whole world plays) has been around a LOT longer than the American version, hence the term "American Football", not just "Football"
1.5 billion viewers can't be wrong
Eugene @ Jun 9th 2006 10:18AM
Any word on Atlanta market?
Derrick @ Jun 9th 2006 10:55AM
253 Comcast Wash DC
Steffen @ Jun 9th 2006 11:15AM
Any news about TIME WARNER CABLE doing same? I am in Minneapolis but cannot get Comcast...Bummer!
Michael @ Jun 9th 2006 12:00PM
Got it in Chattanooga, TN
Kevin @ Jun 9th 2006 12:18PM
I'm super stoked to be watching an SD broadcast of College of Charleston at Georgia Tech college baseball on ESPN HD instead of World Cup soccer!!! Thanks ESPN!!! Oh well, I'm sure once my small market of Manhattan grows a little bit, cable companies will start to carry ESPN 2 HD. Thanks Time Warner!!!
TV Jay @ Jun 9th 2006 1:24PM
Nothing here in the Seattle area! Bah!
Pravin @ Jun 9th 2006 2:42PM
COMCAST has added ESPN2HD to the lineup in Atlanta. Channel 847
nono @ Jun 9th 2006 5:17PM
Nothing here in Nor Cal... :( Time to return the box!
Colenzo @ Jun 9th 2006 6:24PM
Plainly put... read the first line on that page:
http://www.fifa.com/en/history/history/0,1283,4,00.html
And yes... football because you kick that ball with your feet... or do you wear your headgear around your ass?
Jim S. @ Jun 9th 2006 6:52PM
Comcast in Nashville added it to channel 203 around 1 cst, or after the Germany game. Just glad to have it! How we need NFL Network!
Bob @ Jun 10th 2006 9:20AM
Got it here outside of Hartford, CT. channel 203!
morella @ Jun 10th 2006 1:01PM
Comcast has it in S.FL!
Johnny Burns @ Jun 10th 2006 2:00PM
Does anyone know if Seattle is getting ESPN2 in HD?
Marty @ Jun 10th 2006 2:41PM
Eli,
I'm in Plano and we don't have ESPN2-HD. I called a rep and they didn't even ear anything about the press release. :-( Not gonna happen here, at least not in time for the WC.
craig @ Jun 11th 2006 11:17AM
richmond va has it!!!!!stumbled onto a world cup game on espn2 hd on friday..channel 253, one up from espn hd..i cant help but chime in on the american vs rest of the universe football topic..i first and foremost love american football the most, my saturdays in the fall are spent on a certain college campus cheering on my team along with 80,000 others..the basis of this top is all about what sport you have been disposed. mine is american football. the rest of the world plays their version of football..if i were born in Sao Paulo, i am sure soccer would be my choice..I will say that the comment about the commercials making american football boring is not valid..it is the difference in the set up or rules of the game that we find attractive..with world football it is just the feet. run run run and kick kick kick..american football incorporates more options along with a fierceness not seen in any other sport accept rugby..saying all that, watching a world cup game on hd brought new life to the game for me. hd will help football here in america. I only had one problem. I found myself wishing for a commercial so i could take a pee..Man, do those guys ever stop!!!!
rinconj @ Jun 11th 2006 4:34PM
Can't find ESPN2 HD in Bellingham, WA either. Hope comcast adds the channel to their WA offering soon. I can't stand those SD channels that are really worse than analog TV/channel.
Colenzo @ Jun 11th 2006 10:30PM
Craig
When I was a little kid and they still used to air the latest episodes of Dallas on German TV, there was a documentary about the water utilities in Germany.
Supposedly, they had to up the water pressure two minutes before the end of the episodes, because everyone running to the bathrooms and flushing their businesses.
Now, whether this is still done the same way or been automated by now, I don't know. But from that point of view, generously putting halts on sporting events at will, seems a very practical approach on cutting those pressure spikes that some water pipes might not be able to handle.
Now, if we hear about busted water pipes all around the world after the wold cup final, we know why. ;-)
Colin @ Jun 12th 2006 10:30AM
Time warner cable in Houston sucks. I called them up just to yell at them and waste their time. They probably didnt register my complaint, but it made me feel a little better.
picaso @ Jun 12th 2006 11:00AM
Chicago gets ESPN2HD it on 203!
That's 18 HD channels. Yes.
Michael Bauer @ Jun 12th 2006 3:02PM
Can't seem to find it in Seattle!!!!!!!!!!!! Bummer
SD @ Jun 12th 2006 10:29PM
We got it over the weekend here in Indianapolis.
Neal Saferstein @ Jun 12th 2006 10:54PM
Finally I can see the soccer ball on TV!
Neal Saferstein
Joshua Nelson @ Jun 13th 2006 7:14PM
Comcast customer service said they got an internal email that said Southern California Comcast customers would not get ESPN2HD. They said they don't know when we will get it but most likely not in time for the World Cup.
rinconj @ Jun 14th 2006 1:24AM
Seems comcast started ESPN2HD service to Washington State earlier today. Now I can finally see all the games in HD! Hooray!! :) INHD2 is gone though. :(
HD Jay @ Jun 14th 2006 3:40PM
Yep yep. Comcast added ESPN2 to their local service for Seattle, it's channel 174. Looks like INHD2 was removed. I'm also sad to see it go.
John Oliga @ Jun 17th 2006 6:12PM
Comcast cable in Atlanta added ESPN2-HD on channel 847 on June 9th.