Flixed Newsletter 2 - Nov.26/2018

Flixed Newsletter - Cyber Monday Deals, Bellator MMA and Matchroom Boxing Without Cable, and More!

November 26, 2018

Issue 1: November 25, 2018

Cyber Monday deals offer huge discounts, DAZN offers exclusive matches for Bellator and MMA, and ESPN is losing customers due to the cord-cutting revolution. Here is your Flixed round-up of cord-cutting news, streaming guides, and hot device and streaming service deals. 

News and Industry Developments

1. ESPN Is Quickly Losing Customers to Cord-Cutting

Due to the increasing number of US consumers dropping cable TV, ESPN lost 2 million customers during 2018. Disney reports on the bleak numbers in its latest annual earnings report, which also indicated subscription losses for Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney XD. -

2. An Apple TV Stick? It Just Might Happen

The Apple TV streaming TV box has been on the market for several years now, but it's faced stiff competition against slimmer, cheaper devices from Roku, Chromecast, and Amazon. According to some analysts, Apple is currently considering its options, which includes a potential new streaming stick of its own. -

This Week's Streaming Guide

1. DAZN Becomes Sole Source for Matchroom Boxing in the US

Top boxers like Anthony Joshua, Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Jacobs are all under the Matchroom Boxing banner. As of 2018,

, the sports streaming service that offers a Netflix-like experience, is the only way to watch Matchroom Boxing events in the US. -

2. Watch Pittsburgh Steelers Games Without Cable

With a 7-2 record for the 2018-2019 NFL season, the Pittsburgh Steelers are currently at the top of the AFC North and easily on their way to the playoffs. There are still a few games left, and there's always next year. There are 9 easy ways to watch Pittsburgh Steelers games without cable, including through

and

. -

3. Bellator MMA Now Available Through Two Low-Cost Services

Bellator MMA is a good alternative to the often high-cost UFC. Bellator currently has deals with both DAZN and Paramount Network to offer matches throughout the year. You can get every Bellator match for as little as $9.99 per month through DAZN, or occasional matches through other streaming services that carry Paramount Network -

4. Watch New England Patriots Without Cable

The New England Patriots are at the top of the AFC East conference with no signs of stopping. Don't miss out on their remaining 2018-2019 season games, or any games for next year. You can watch most games through services like Sling TV, fuboTV, and a large handful of others. -

 

5. History Channel's Vikings Season 5 Is Here, and You Can Watch Live

The History Channel's popular show Vikings is back for Season 5. You don't need a cable subscription to watch. Instead, you can sign up to one of 8 services, such as the

service, to get Vikings both live and on-demand. -

Streaming Deals

1. FuboTV Offering $15 Off First Two Months

As part of its Cyber Monday deal, fuboTV is offering $15 off the first two months of service. The service regularly offers $5 off the first month of service, making its Cyber Monday deal an incredibly good value. -

2. Get a Free Roku Device with Sling TV

Sling TV currently has two on-going offers. Prepay for 2 months of service, and get a free Roku Express ($29.99 value) or prepay for 3 months of service and get a free Roku Ultra ($99.99 value). -

3. Buy Two Amazon Fire TV Sticks for the Price of One

For a limited time, Amazon is selling two Fire TV Sticks for the price of one ($39.99). Only want one device? Amazon is selling single Fire TV Sticks at a huge discount as well. -

4. Hulu Offers 99 Cent Deal

Hulu is currently running a Black Friday deal for its on-demand service. New subscribers or those returning after 12 months or longer can get Hulu on-demand for just 99 cents per month for 12 months. That deal does not extend to current customers, however, and does not apply to Hulu with Live TV. -

5. Get a 50 Percent Discount on PlayStation Vue

PlayStation Vue is offering a huge discount that ends on Cyber Monday. New subscribers can the first month of PlayStation Core for $24.99 (normally $49.99). PlayStation Core comes with 60+ channels and a 5-day free trial. -

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