I am trying to get back into watching hockey again, but the digital rink board ads are making it surprisingly difficult. When they slide or flicker my eyes snap to them instead of the play, and I end up losing sight of the puck, especially when it goes behind the net.
I cannot tell if this is an attention or sensory issue on my end or if the broadcasts have simply become more visually aggressive.
For people who watch regularly: Do the shifting digital ads distract you too, or do you barely notice them anymore?
I am genuinely trying to enjoy hockey again but my focus gets pulled away every few seconds and I am wondering how others experience this.


I’m not into sports myself, but that sounds infuriating. I have no doubt they designed these ads specifically to cause the issues you’re describing. Do you watch in a browser? If so, have you tried Firefox? I actually wouldn’t be surprised if the broadcast is not compatible, but if it is you might try searching Firefox extensions for something to block the ads…
There is no way to block it that i know of, its projected onto the boards within the broadcast. if only someone could use AI to counter the AI…