how long does a PPV sporting event (ESPN game plan game) stay on the hard drive?

[Mr Tony]

Simple question and hopefully someone knows

Tomorrow the NCAA FCS 2nd round playoffs (the formerly 1-AA) are on Game plan. All 8 games. 4 of which I really want to see so I'm thinking of getting it for $25.

If I record the games how long do they stay on the hard drive? 24 hours? a week? forever (until I delete)?

Never got a PPV in the 3 years I've had D* so this is new to me.

Thanks!

 

[Lanarian]

Hi Ice,
I dug up the answer for you on DirecTV.com.. It's not a precise answer tho..
You can record any DIRECTV CINEMA™ movie or Pay Per View Event. Depending on the program, you have 24 to 72 hours to watch it. If you'd like to watch it after this time period expires, you will have to purchase it again.
I know most event give a 48 hour window, but it depends on the specific event.

 

[Mr Tony]

I wonder if this is different as it really isnt an "event".....its an out of market sports package
I know when I've recorded games during the freeviews (NHL, NFL, MLB) the games stay on there until I delete it

 

[whitewolf8214]

I have recorded PPV events like UFC and that they have stayed on there until I deleted it!! Thanks gadget forgot about that and didn't mention that!!

 

[gadgtfreek]

Directv Cinema is different. whitewolf is on the right track...

 

[Mr Tony]

OK good to know

 

[gadgtfreek]

Ive kept UFC stuff for a week or two. I do not think a purchased PPV for sports has an expiration (that I know of anyways). Now movie rentals are of course different.