Systems and methods for using an interactive television program guide to access fantasy sports contests

Abstract

Systems and methods for using an interactive television program guide application to access fantasy sports contests are presented. In some embodiments of the present invention, the interactive television program guide application may display information indicating to a user that one or more programs is related to a fantasy sports contest. In some embodiments of the present invention, the application may provide to the user a schedule of programs related to one or more fantasy sports contests in which the user participates. The application may provide additional features to fantasy sports contestants including automatic recording of programs related to a user's fantasy sports contest, playback of highlight video clips for events that affect a user's fantasy sports contest standing, and targeted advertisements for fantasy sports contests.

1 . A method for using an interactive television program guide application to provide fantasy sports contest information to a user, the method comprising:
 determining with the interactive television program guide application that a program is related to a fantasy sports contest; and   displaying information indicating to the user that the program is related to the fantasy sports contest.   
     
     
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