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How far in advance can I order DIRECTV CINEMA movies and Pay Per View events?
Please see the tables below for specific Pay Per View purchase information.
Orders placed via remote:
| Title/Event | Window opens | Window closes |
| Live Specials | 3-4 hours before the event or 6 AM (ET) day of broadcast | After 80%-90% of the event airs |
| ESPN College Football Pay Per View | 3-4 hours before the event | At halftime |
| DIRECTV CINEMA/normal events | 15 minutes before or 24 hours via program guide | After 50% of the event airs |
| Event replays under 110 minutes | 15 minutes before or 24 hours via program guide | After 50% of the event airs |
| Event replays over 110 minutes | 15 minutes before or 3 hours via program guide | After 85 minutes |
Orders placed online or via the DIRECTV app, SMS message, or phone:
| Title/Event | Window opens | Window closes |
| Live specials | 4-5 days before broadcast | After the first hour |
| ESPN College Football Pay Per View | 3 days before game | After the first hour |
| DIRECTV CINEMA/normal events | 4 days before broadcast | After the first hour |
| Replays of special events | 4 days before event | After the first hour |
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