THE IDENTITY TAMPA BAY, PINELLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS,
AND NFHS NETWORK ENTER INTO INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIP
Pinellas County high school sports to be broadcast live on The Identity Tampa Bay
TAMPA — The Identity Tampa Bay announced today a partnership with Pinellas County Schools (PCS) and the NFHS Network to bring the streaming of high school sporting events to Pinellas County. The Identity Tampa Bay will broadcast multiple games per week as part of this cutting-edge partnership. All games broadcast on The Identity Tampa Bay will be free to the viewer.
This partnership has allowed for the installation of 32 automated cameras at all 16 high schools in Pinellas County. Using Pixellot technology, everyone will have the ability to watch Pinellas County high school sports.
“We are very excited about our partnership with The Identity Tampa Bay and the NFHS Network which will allow the community to stream Pinellas high school sports on their personal devices from anywhere,” said Al Bennett, the district’s Athletics Director. “Moreover, it will allow us to promote our Pinellas County teams and athletes to a much wider audience.”
With the addition of PCS, The Identity Tampa Bay now has the ability to broadcast high school sporting events across two counties, providing unprecedented access to the families of both Hillsborough County and Pinellas County.
The Identity Tampa Bay fall broadcast schedule will be released at a later date. It will broadcast three to four games per week during the fall sports season, with the goal of increasing to eight games per week during the winter season.
For unlimited access to live and on demand content from the NFHS Network, fans can visit NFHSnetwork.com, search for their desired school, and subscribe. All sporting events at all levels throughout the year will be streamed online through the NFHS Network. Through its subscription model, the NFHS Network has given over $25 million back to its partner schools and state associations.
For more information and a full broadcast schedule, please visit TheIdentityTB.com.
On what platforms can I watch The Identity Tampa Bay?
- iOS
- Android
- Apple TV
- Roku
- Amazon Fire Stick
- Web optimized for desktop, mobile, and tablet experiences
How do I view The Identity Tampa Bay content on my iOS enabled device?
In the App Store on your iOS enabled device, download the “IdentityTB” application. Once downloaded, open the application and you can view articles plus live or on-demand video content.
How do I view The Identity Tampa Bay content on my Android-enabled device?
In the Google Play store on your Android-enabled device, download the “Identity Tampa Bay” application. Once downloaded, open the application and you can view articles plus live or on-demand video content.
How do I view The Identity Tampa Bay content on my Apple TV?
In the app store on your Apple TV, download the “IdentityTB” application. Once downloaded, open the application and you can view live or on-demand video content.
How do I view The Identity Tampa Bay content on my Roku device?
In the Roku Channel Store, download the “IdentityTB” application. Once downloaded, open the application and you can view live or on-demand video content.
How do I view The Identity Tampa Bay content on my Amazon Fire Stick?
In the Amazon Store, download the “IdentityTB” application. Once downloaded, open the application and you can view live or on-demand video content.
How do I view The Identity Tampa Bay content on my web browser?
In your web browser, visit theidentitytb.com. Articles, live streams, and on-demand video can be viewed from your web browser instantly.
About Pinellas County Schools
With nearly 100,000 students, Pinellas County Schools is committed to growing greatness in each child. Pinellas is fully accredited and is nationally recognized for providing choices for families, developing great teachers, advancing the use of technology, and preparing students for success in college and careers. As the eighth largest district in Florida and the 27th out of more than 16,000, Pinellas County Schools provides quality and robust athletic programs to its students. The district provides a range of varsity and junior varsity sports to include football, baseball, softball, volleyball and wrestling. There are also boys and girls soccer, swimming, lacrosse, tennis, basketball, and golf.
About NFHS Network
The NFHS Network is the leader in streaming live and on-demand high school sports. The NFHS Network covers 27 different regular season and postseason sports, as well as other high school activities, celebrating the accomplishments of students-athletes, student broadcasters, and high schools across the country. Partnered with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), 45 high school state athletic/activities associations, and PlayOn! Sports, the NFHS Network is a joint venture created to provide fans with the ability to stream high school sports on any device, from wherever they are. All NFHS Network events are available to watch online at www.NFHSnetwork.com and through the NFHS Network Live App for iOS and Android. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
About The Identity Tampa Bay
The Identity Tampa Bay is a gathering place for Tampa Bay, providing the region with a unique vision that leverages the strength of the community, while simultaneously defining a new and fresh voice for sports and lifestyle content. Through the mix of written and video media, The Identity Tampa Bay will be a part of the region’s daily routine and will look to establish itself as the voice of Tampa Bay in an authentic, community-driven manner.
