Watch Netflix Live Events Now

Stream live Netflix events directly on your DISH setup. No extra devices, no extra hassle.

An active Netflix subscription is required.

How to Watch

To watch live events on Netflix through your Netflix App on DISH equipment, follow the following steps:

  1. Ensure your DISH equipment is compatible
    • Fully Supported: Hopper 3, Hopper Duo, Hopper Plus, Wireless Joey 4, Joey 4, Joey 3, 4K Joey, Wally
    • No Live TV/No Ad Version: Hopper w/ Sling, Joey 1, Joey 2, Wireless Joey 1
    • No Netflix App: Hopper 1 and Super Joey
  2. Ensure your DISH Hopper is connected to the internet.
  3. Use your Hopper remote to access the Netflix app.
  4. Enjoy the event and experience seamless streaming with DISH.

Basic Netflix Troubleshooting

  1. Ensure you are on a compatible device
    1. Press the Home button twice
    2. Check the Model Name
      • Fully Supported: Hopper 3, Hopper Duo, Hopper Plus, Wireless Joey 4, Joey 4, Joey 3, 4K Joey, Wally
      • No Live TV/No Ad Version: Hopper w/ Sling, Joey 1, Joey 2, Wireless Joey 1
      • No Netflix App: Hopper 1 and Super Joey
  2. Troubleshoot Connectivity
  3. Check Netflix Status
  4. Attempt to watch on a different device

FAQs

You may see this message if there is a technical issue during a live event. This error is usually temporary, and the livestream will automatically continue once Netflix resolves the issue.

 

See Netflix’s ‘There’s an issue with the livestream’ article on Netflix Help Center for further information.

 

 

You may see this message when trying to watch live events. This issue is usually temporary. Wait a few moments and try again.

 

See Netflix’s We’re sorry, but the live event is unavailable to join right now. article on Netflix Help Center for further information.

 

The Christmas Gameday games will expire from Netflix and will no longer be available to watch 3 hours after each game ends (in the US) and 24 hours after each game ends (in other countries). A highlights package will be available for 72 hours after the game.

 

Each live event may have limited audio and subtitle language availability during the livestream. After the event is live, additional audio and subtitle languages will be available (typically a few days after the livestream), just like other titles on Netflix.

 

For step-by-step instructions, please visit Netflix's article: How to use subtitles, captions, or choose audio language.

Yes, you’ll need an active Netflix subscription to access content through your DISH Hopper.

No, live events are included in Netflix subscriptions.

Most events are available on-demand shortly after airing.

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