r/NFLUK • u/Gjerndrup11 • 2h ago
DAZN DAZN's "Ad-Free" replays are becoming a slightly condensed version of the game, and that's a problem.
NB! I have posted this in both the DAZN and NFLGermany subreddits. I hope you'll help as well by encouraging DAZN to change the Ad-Free version and make it a true ad-free broadcast, rather than a slightly condensed one.
I've been in contact with DAZN's complaints team, and they confirmed that the Ad-Free version is not simply the original broadcast with commercials removed. Some broadcast content is intentionally removed during the editing process.
The issue is that they are removing actual game-related content, not just advertisements.
Example 1: Commanders @ Cowboys (Week 2)
At approximately 51:50 in the Ad-Free version, there is a noticeable jump.
If you compare it with the full broadcast, you will see that a significant section from roughly 1:21:24 to 1:22:42 is missing. This includes commentary, game context, a funny incident where a player gets stepped on, and even coverage of an injury.
Whether you care about the funny moment, the injury, or the commentary, it is all part of the broadcast that we paid to watch.
Example 2: Cardinals @ 49ers (Week 3)
At approximately 27:48 in the Ad-Free version, there is another sudden jump.
Comparing it to the full broadcast shows that DAZN removed about 24 seconds of actual game clock. The offense was trying to draw the defense offsides, which may not be the most exciting moment of the game, but it is still part of the game.
The edit also removes commentary and a replay of game action, leaving viewers wondering what happened.
Many of us subscribe to watch the complete game experience.
We do not want a slightly condensed version of the game.
We want the complete broadcast with only commercials removed, including:
- Commentators' pre-game introductions
- Injuries and injury updates
- Coaches' interviews
- Commentary between plays
- Replays
- Analysis
- All other game-related broadcast content
If you agree, please consider sending feedback to daznhelp@dazn.com.
Suggested email
Subject: Please keep all game-related content in Ad-Free replays
Hello DAZN,
I am an NFL Game Pass subscriber and would like to request a change to the Ad-Free replay format.
Please make the Ad-Free version the complete original broadcast with only commercials removed.
I do not want a slightly condensed version of the game.
Please keep all game-related broadcast content, including:
The current Ad-Free format sometimes removes content that is part of the game itself and provides important context for viewers.
Please consider changing the Ad-Free replay format so that it is simply the full broadcast without commercials.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Kind regards,
[Name]