It’s that time of the year again.
You could forget what month it is, but it’s somehow already February, meaning the Super Bowl is just around the corner. For those with cable, streaming the Big Sports Event – which starts Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET on CBS and where the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers – shouldn’t be a problem. But for cord cutters, and especially those with limited streaming plans, make sure you have a decent Wi-Fi connection and access to the right apps and services ahead of time so you don’t have to scramble at kickoff.
Stream on CBS apps
Super Bowl LV can be streamed for free on a number of CBS channels. The easiest and most straightforward option is to stream it CBSSports.com, but you can also check it out on the CBS Sports app, which is available on the App Store and Google Play. Subscribers on CBS All Access can also watch the game through that app, although after a seven-day trial it typically costs $ 6 a month with ads or $ 10 a month without ads.
Stream on Yahoo Sports app
The Yahoo Sports app, which is free and available on the App Store and Google Play, will also stream the Super Bowl.
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Stream on ESPN Deportes
ESPN Deportes will be the exclusive home for Spanish-language coverage of the game, according to an agreement with the NFL and CBS. Coverage is accessible through ESPN Deportes TV and through the ESPN app.
Stream on the NFL app
The official NFL app, available for iOS and Android, also offers free game coverage. The NFL app is also supported on Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV and Xbox One.
Additional streaming services
Outside of these primary channels, the game can also be streamed via paid over-the-top services including Hulu with Live TV, YouTube TV, FuboTV and Sling TV. All of these services offer free trials to new subscribers, so if you’re considering taking the plunge with a live TV streaming service, now’s a great time to try one of these out.
What to buy to stream the Super Bowl
Right now, there are more streaming services to choose from than anyone needs. Whether you’re going for an Apple TV, Nvidia Shield Pro, or a budget Roku or Fire TV device, for example, depends on what you want to use it for.
I personally usually recommend anyone looking for a budget streaming device that comes with the Chromecast with Google TV ($ 50). I love the interface and recommendation system, and it’s a lot cleaner than some of the other devices in this price range. If most of your devices are made by Apple, I recommend one Apple TV 4K ($ 150) – although that’s significantly more expensive than many streaming devices currently available. For gamers, I usually recommend the Nvidia Shield TV.
For a side-by-side comparison of these devices, check out our buyer’s guides to the very best streaming device and the best streaming sticks and dongles under $ 50.
… and if you need a TV
The best TV to stream the game is the one you already have at home. But if you might be in the market for a new screen, consider the Sony X900H or the TCL 6 Series, both of which scored highly in our recent 4K TV face-off. If you’re looking for an OLED, be sure to consider the LG CX or the Vision OLED. Both will be great choices for live sporting events.
Keep that in mind The new TVs of 2021 however, will hit the market in the coming months. So if you want the latest and greatest technology in your display, you may want to wait a few months before buying.
Can we also recommend a hot air fryer?
Many of us will be watching the Super Bowl with a significantly smaller number of people this year than in years past, thanks to lockdown and social distance measures in place to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Since the bar is probably not involved, we can recommend something that will make your Big Game event feel a bit more, you know, normal. Even if you’re streaming solo this year.
Friend, can I recommend a hot air fryer? Then consider this one from Ninja. It won’t break the bank, but it is will upgrade your dining experience.