Sports bars and restaurants live and die by their ability to show the games customers actually want to watch, often several at once across different screens. A multi-connection IPTV plan lets each TV stream independently — one screen on football, another on basketball, another on a regional match — all under a single account.
Independent streams per screen
Each connection on a multi-connection plan operates as its own independent stream, so different screens can show completely different channels at the same time without interfering with each other. This is the key difference from a single-connection home account, where only one stream can run at once.
Sizing for a busy venue
| Venue | Screens | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Small bar | 2-4 TVs | 3-4 connection plan |
| Sports bar | 6-12 TVs | Custom multi-connection plan |
| Restaurant with bar area | 3-6 TVs | 4-6 connection plan |
Build in some headroom above your typical screen count so a big game night or a temporarily added screen doesn't hit your connection limit — see our connection limit guide for what happens if you go over.
Keeping it reliable during peak hours
Peak hours for a bar are exactly when a dropped stream is most visible to customers. Use a wired connection for each screen where possible, and make sure your venue's internet plan has enough bandwidth headroom for every screen streaming simultaneously during your busiest nights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, a multi-connection plan sized to your number of active screens lets you show live sports across every TV from one subscription.
Each connection on a multi-connection plan streams independently, so different screens can show different channels simultaneously as long as you have enough connections for the number of screens in use.