Today is the big day. Despite the game without a bubble during the autumn and winter of the pandemic, the NFL has the 2021 Super Bowl. In the big game, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will play the Kansas City Chiefs on the field, while the rest time show will feature The Weeknd and fans at home will be treated big-budget ads.
The Super Bowl begins to 18:30 ET (15:30 PT) on CBS.
There are many compelling storylines for this title contest: the young gunman Patrick Mahomes versus veteran Tom Brady; the Chiefs try to become the first team to repeat since Brady’s Patriots in 2005; the Bucs become the first team to play a Super Bowl in their home stadium – and possibly win. This year’s game should be fun.
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Luckily for sports fans, there will be plenty of ways to get the big game for free, including directly on CBSSports.com and in the CBS Sports app. Here’s how you can see all the actions without cable.
Tom Brady goes for his seventh championship, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers their second, at home at Raymond James Stadium.
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How can I watch the Super Bowl for free?
Those looking for a free, legal way to watch the Super Bowl this year have many options.
As mentioned above, CBSSports.com will stream the game on its website, without requiring pay-TV authentication. Mobile apps for CBS Sports, the NFL app and Yahoo Sports will also stream the games for free on phones and tablets.
Those who want to watch TV can do so with the CBS Sports app on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV. Other options include AirPlaying from an iOS device or Chromecasting to an Android TV or Google Chromecast streaming dongle from an Android phone or tablet. If all else fails, you can always connect a computer to the HDMI port of your TV.
Locast, a non-profit organization that streams free broadcasting stations in 28 markets across the country, will also stream CBS. Locast is available in web browsers and also has apps for iOS, Android plus major TV platforms including Roku, Apple TV, Android TV and Amazon Fire TV. Exact locations and more details can be found on the website.
It should be noted that those who stream on the Internet probably a few seconds behind people watching over the cable or an antenna. So if you go this route, you can mute the group chat and stay out of Twitter to avoid spoilage.
How can I watch the Super Bowl on a live TV streaming service?
This year’s game is on CBS, which is available on most live tv streaming services with the notable exception of Sling TV.
Exact channels vary depending on where you live, but the the best services for NFL fans are YouTube TV and FuboTV.
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YouTube TV costs $ 65 a month and includes all the channels NFL fans need: CBS, ESPN, and the NFL Network. Enter your zip code on the welcome page to see what local networks are available in your area.
FuboTV costs $ 65 a month for its family plan and includes CBS plus ESPN and the NFL network for all the fun before the Super Bowl. Click here to see which local channels you get.
Hulu Plus Live TV costs $ 65 a month and includes CBS as well as ESPN. Click on the “View channels in your area” link on the welcome page to see which local channels are offered in your zip code. The NFL Network is not available with this service.
AT&T TV’s $ 70 a month basic entertainment package includes CBS as well as ESPN. You can use the channel search tool to see which local channels are available where you live. You can read more about AT & T’s merger of its AT & T TV and TV Now services here.
With all the services above, you can cancel at any time and need a fixed internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our massive streaming service guide.
Finally, cord clips can receive free local CBS broadcasts using an aerial antenna.
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Does one of the live TV services have free trial runs?
All of the above services, with the exception of AT&T TV, offer free trial runs. Most – including YouTube TV, FuboTV, Hulu Plus Live TV and CBS All Access – last seven days.
AT&T TV does not advertise a free trial, but the company says that if you cancel within 14 days, you will not be paid.
Will Super Bowl 55 stream in 4K?
No. Last year’s Super Bowl was broadcast by Fox and available in 4K HDR, but CBS does not offer the game in 4K at all. The issue, like all others, appears to be the pandemic: CBS Sports Digital told CNET it needed to change its focus to remove more of its operations for this year’s broadcast.
Who performs during the break show?
The Weeknd will host the Pepsi Halftime Show. The artist spent $ 7 million of his own money to make sure the performance was just right.
Where can I see this year’s Super Bowl ads?
We keep up with all the Super Bowl ads that have appeared here so far. So far, big names include Maya Rudolph, Don Cheadle and David Fincher.
Where is the game played?
Super Bowl 55 takes place in Tampa Bay at Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The NFL has been announcing the Super Bowls grounds for years, but this year is the first time a team hosting the Super Bowl will play in the big game.
Are fans allowed?
According to the Tampa Bay Times, Super Bowl 55 will have 22,000 fans at the stall, including 7,500 vaccinated health workers.