How to Watch Roller Derby Online Free

Roller derby has been rapidly expanding since its revival in the early 2000s, but the sport -- unlike its 1960s and 1970s incarnation -- has yet to find a home on television. Nonetheless, it has a home on the Internet, with several teams posting video of their matches and with the Derby News Network, also known as DNN. This website gives derby enthusiasts access to archived games, and it streams high-profile games live and at no charge. In addition, some of the bigger derby teams have their own channels.

Instructions

  1. DNN

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      Open your browser and surf to the Derby News Network homepage.

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      Move your mouse over the link at the top of the page that reads "Live." A little box will appear with the words "Boutcast Archive." Click the Boutcast Archive link.

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      Read through the available bouts. They are listed in chronological order, starting with the most recent. Typically, the archive page shows the most recent three days of bouts, and the rest can be found by clicking the "Full Boutcast Archive" link on the bottom left of the page. This link brings up additional bouts for you to choose from.

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      Click the link of the bout you wish to view. Derby bouts and tournaments often have colorful and creative names, such as Franky Panky and Wild West Showdown. Be aware that DNN's provider, Justin.tv, works only if you have the most recent Adobe Flash Player version, as well as an updated web browser, which include Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari or Chrome.

    Team Channels

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      Use the website of your favorite roller derby team or the website of a team that you are interested in watching.

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      Search the team's website for a video-streaming channel. Often, as is the case with New York City's Gotham Girls Roller Derby, the team stream is under a heading link such as "multimedia." Bouts are typically listed chronologically, from the most recent bout down to the oldest hosted bout. Some bouts may be streamed through Justin.tv; others may be uploaded to a team's own YouTube channel.

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      Read the multimedia page's system requirements to ensure that your computer system is compatible. If you do not have the most recent updates of your browser or Adobe Flash Player, you may have trouble streaming videos.