How to Stream the Super Bowl for Free Without Cable
Maybe you cut the cord to save money. Or, perhaps you decided to book a flight on Super Bowl Sunday for the same reason ... And now, you have remorse. The Super Bowl is an American holiday. We eat a lot of avocado, drink, rate the commercials and complain about the halftime show. And, maybe even watch a down or two of the biggest football game of the year. Missing it is a massive party foul.
Super Bowl LVIII kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 11. This year's broadcast will make history as the first time the Big Game airs in two formats—the traditional one with play-by-play announcers on CBS and Paramount+ and a kid-friendly version on Nickelodeon (slime graphics included, naturally).
That's great. But what happens if you don't have cable TV? Are you out of luck? Is there a way to stream the Super Bowl for free (you ditched cable for a reason, after all)?
Take a breather. We've got the 411 on streaming the Super Bowl.
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Can I live stream the Super Bowl for free in 2024?
Paramount+ or NFL+ app will stream the Super Bowl in 2024. Both require subscriptions. Services that carry CBS affiliates will also stream the Super Bowl, including DirecTV Stream, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV (with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan) or YouTube TV. (Note: Sling TV does not get CBS games.) Some services will allow you to sign up for a free trial. For example, FuboTV is offering a seven-day free trial, which allows you to stream the Super Bowl at no cost—this year.
Word to the wise: You'll need to enter personal information and credit card numbers for many of these free trials.
The NFL+ app is $7 per month and does not appear to offer a free trial.
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Can you watch the Super Bowl on any streaming service in 2024?
No. You can stream the Super Bowl on streaming services that offer CBS or the NFL+ app. Those include Paramount+, DirecTV Stream, FuboTV or Hulu+ Live TV (with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan). Sling TV does not air games broadcast on CBS.
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How do I stream the Super Bowl live?
If you can't watch it on CBS, you can use Paramount+, DirectTV Stream, FuboTV, Hulu + Live (with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME add-on) or YouTube TV to live stream the Super Bowl. FuboTV is available on several types of TVs (including Amazon Fire, Apple and Roku), tablets and mobile phones. The game will also air a kid-friendly version on Nickelodeon, which is included in many streaming service packages.
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Can I stream the Super Bowl on Amazon Prime?
Yes, you can stream the Super Bowl through Prime Videos. But there's a catch, and not of the touchdown variety: You have to stream it through Paramount+, so you'll need to subscribe to that service. Additionally, if you have an Amazon Fire TV, you can stream the Super Bowl using a service like FuboTV. Amazon Prime streamed Thursday Night Football games.
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How can I watch Super Bowl 2024 without cable?
You don't need cable to stream Super Bowl 2024. You don't even need a TV. You do need a streaming service with CBS, the cable home to this year's Big Game. Your options include Paramount+, DirectTV Stream, FuboTV, Hulu+ Live TV (if you've added Paramount+ with SHOWTIME) or YouTube TV. Most work with all sorts of TVs like Rokus and Apple TVs. And you can also stream them on your mobile device.
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What streaming service will have the Super Bowl 2024?
Many services will be streaming the Super Bowl. You can watch the action on Paramount+, DirectTV Stream, FuboTV, Hulu+ Live TV (with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan) or YouTube TV.
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Can I stream the Super Bowl on Hulu?
You will need a Hulu+ Live TV subscription with the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME premium channel to stream the Super Bowl. A regular plan will cost you $76.99 per month. You can add on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME for $11.99, bringing your total to $88.9.
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