Today is the big day. Despite playing bubble-free during the fall and winter of pandemic, the NFL reached the 2021 Super Bowl. The big game will see the Tampa Bay Buccaneers face the Kansas City Chiefs on the pitch, while the halftime show will feature The Weeknd and fans at home will be treated with big budget commercials.
The Super Bowl starts in 6:30 pm ET (3:30 pm PT) on CBS.
There are plenty of compelling stories for this title fight: young gunslinger Patrick Mahomes against veteran Tom Brady; the Chiefs trying to become the first team to repeat since Brady’s Patriots in 2005; the Bucs becoming the first team to play – and potentially win – a Super Bowl at their stadium. This year’s game should be fun.
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Fortunately for sports fans, there will be many ways to get the big game for free, including directly on CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports app. See how you can watch all the action live wirelessly.
Tom Brady looks for his seventh championship, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the 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 and legal way to watch this year’s Super Bowl will have plenty of 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 game for free on phones and tablets.
Those who wish to watch on TV will be able to 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 of that doesn’t work, you can connect a computer to the TV’s HDMI port.
Locast, a non-profit organization that broadcasts broadcast stations in 28 markets across the country for free, will also be streaming from CBS. Locast is available on web browsers and also has apps for iOS, Android and major TV platforms, including Roku, Apple TV, Android TV and Amazon Fire TV. Exact locations and more details can be found on their website.
It should be noted that those who transmit over the internet will probably a few seconds behind people watching over cable or antenna. So, if you’re going that route, you may want to mute group chat and stay off Twitter to avoid spoilers.
How can I watch the Super Bowl on a live TV streaming service?
This year’s game is on CBS, which is available in most live TV streaming services with the notable exception of Sling TV.
Exact channels vary depending on where you live, but 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 that NFL fans need: CBS, ESPN and 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 your Family plan and includes CBS plus ESPN and the NFL Network to keep up with all the pre-Super Bowl fun. Click here to see what local channels you get.
Hulu Plus Live TV costs $ 65 a month and includes CBS and ESPN. Click the “View channels in your area” link on the welcome page to see what local channels are offered on your zip code. The NFL network is not available on this service.
AT&T TV’s basic entertainment package, $ 70 a month, includes CBS and ESPN. You can use your channel search tool to see what 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.
All of the above services allow you to cancel at any time and require a solid Internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our massive streaming services guide.
Finally, cable cutters can receive free local broadcasts from CBS using an over-the-air antenna.
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Do any of the live TV services have a free trial?
All of the above services, with the exception of AT&T TV, offer free trials. Most – including YouTube TV, FuboTV, Hulu Plus Live TV and CBS All Access – run for 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 charged.
Will Super Bowl 55 be broadcast in 4K?
No. Last year’s Super Bowl was broadcast by Fox and available in 4K HDR, but this year CBS will not offer the game in 4K. The problem, like everything else, seems to be the pandemic: CBS Sports Digital told CNET that it needed to shift its focus to make its operations more remote for this year’s broadcast.
Who is performing during the halftime show?
The Weeknd will headline the Pepsi Interval Show. The artist spent $ 7 million of his own money to ensure the presentation was perfect.
Where can I see this year’s Super Bowl ads?
We are following all Super Bowl ads released so far here. Big names so far include Maya Rudolph, Don Cheadle and, er, David Fincher.
Where is the game being played?
Super Bowl 55 will take place in Tampa Bay, at Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The NFL announces the Super Bowls websites years in advance, but this year is the first time that a Super Bowl host team will be really playing a great game.
Are fans allowed?
According to the Tampa Bay Times, Super Bowl 55 will have 22,000 fans in the stands, including 7,500 vaccinated health workers.