You’ll enjoy watching Super Bowl LVII on Sunday, February 12, when Patrick Mahomes and the AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs take on Jalen Hurts and the NFC champions, the Philadelphia Eagles.
The game kicks off in Glendale, Arizona at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time at State Farm Stadium. Pregame coverage begins at 2pm ET.
Fox has the rights to broadcast the game this year. We’ll show you how to watch the action, plus all those awesome commercials AND the halftime show, featuring Rihanna in her first public performance since 2018, even if you don’t have a cable or satellite TV subscription.
Fox will stream the game in 4K resolution this year, although not all streaming services offer 4K. We’ll let you know what services they do in the options below.
Option One: Use a streaming service
Signing up for a streaming service is the easiest way to tune in to the big game, though it’s not the cheapest, unless you sign up for a free trial and cancel after you play. Here is a list of some of the services we have reviewed.
Your other option, if you act fast enough to wait for one to be delivered, is to purchase a TV antenna. We’ll also show you a couple of options in that category.
Our top picks in TV streaming services
Sling TV
Professionals
Lower base price than most other live TV services Easy to navigate app and grid Video quality settings help avoid data caps and buffering
Against
DVR storage is frustrating to manage 60 frames per second channel support is limited Multiple base packs and add-ons can cause confusion
MSRP: Sling Orange: $35/mo; Blue Slingshot: $35/month; Orange + Blue Slingshot: $50/month Best Prices Today:
Sling TV includes Fox in select markets in its Blue and Orange & Blue packages for $40 and $55, respectively. If you sign up now, you can get half off your first month.
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DirecTV stream
Professionals
Powerful grid drive DVR has no restrictions to skip ads
Against
Limited channel selection for price DVR limits both recording space and storage time No personalized viewing recommendations Software suffers from bugs and slow performance
MSRP: Tiered pricing starting at $69.99/month ($10/month off for first three months) Best Pricing Today:
DirectTV Stream isn’t one of our favorite streaming services, but it does offer Fox Sports 1 in its Entertainment package for $74.99 a month. You can save $120 in your first 12 months when you buy a DirectTV Stream device.
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Fubo TV
Professionals
Unique range of sports channels that are much more expensive in other packages Well-designed TV apps make it easy to find sports events Live streams have much lower latency than other packages
Against
Missing a major sports source in ESPN Included DVR storage is more succinct than other bundles Inconsistent 60fps support on sports channels
MSRP: $55/month. at the first review. As of 4/7/22, pricing is split between $70 and $80/month. Today’s best prices:
FuboTV is one of two streaming services that offer the game in 4K. You’ll need the Elite package, $84.99 per month or higher plus a 4K-capable streaming device to watch it. FuboTV offers a 7-day free trial.
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YoutubeTV
Professionals
Solid mix of channels for the money Includes DVR with unlimited storage Easy to understand app design
Against
Not yet available in some markets or on Amazon Fire TV devices Commercial-filled video-on-demand can bypass the DVR Some channels do not yet support 60 frames per second video
MSRP: $50/month. at the first review. As of 1/19/22, price is $65/mo (3 month trial at $55/mo) Today’s best prices:
YouTubeTV includes Fox and FS1 among more than 100 channels in its basic $64.99 per month package ($54.99 per month for the first three months). To watch the game in 4K, you’ll need the 4K Plus add-on, which costs $10 for your first year. You can try the service for free for two weeks.
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Hulu + Live TV
Professionals
Great value for Disney package subscribers Extensive on-demand catalog Staff recommendations and picks make the app fun to explore
Against
Live TV can be inefficient for browsing Difficult to figure out which programs allow you to skip ads Cannot watch on TV devices while traveling
MSRP: $70/month. (Disney+ and ESPN+ included) Today’s best prices:
Hulu’s live TV streaming service also brings you Fox. As with other streaming services, geographic restrictions apply, but you can check availability in your area Here. Now that Disney has complete control over Hulu, a subscription includes Hulu + Live TV, Disney+, and ESPN+ for $69.99. And yes, there is a 7 day free trial available.
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Option Two: Use an indoor or rooftop antenna
If you’re old enough, the thought of using an antenna probably conjures up memories of whimsical “bunny ears” and static images. Thanks to modern transmission technology and antennas over the airyou can get a high-quality image that, in some cases, can be better than what you would get with a subscription.
If you live close enough to a broadcast tower, you might be able to use a paper-thin indoor model, like our top pick, the Channel Master Flatenna 35. The 35 indicates the manufacturer’s promise of a range of 35 miles. Also available is a Flatenna 50 model promising, you guessed it, 50 miles of range.
If you’re further away than that, you may be better off with an antenna that mounts to the roof or a freestanding mast. THE Televes Dat Boss Mix LR (model 149884) it’s our favorite in that category. Either way, all you need to do is hook one up to the tuner that is a fixture of most modern TVs.
Before buying an antenna though, go to a site like Rabbit ears and see what networks are available from your local broadcasters. Just enter your address to get a report of all broadcast signals in your area, ranked from strongest to weakest. Once you’ve determined which broadcaster is farthest from your home, you’ll know which range antenna to purchase. A website like antenna web will show you the Fox channels closest to your postcode.
Enter your postcode on the Antennaweb website and you’ll get a channel guide of the over-the-air programming available in your area. You can also enter “Super Bowl” into the search box to see a lineup of all TV programming related to the game.Michael Brown/Foundry
Our top picks in TV Antennas
Winegard FlatWave Amped: The best flexible amplified indoor TV antenna
Professionals
Strong reception, clear picture quality Amplifier contributes to good range Amplifier can be powered from a wall socket or from the USB port of the TV
Against
Not the prettiest thing to have on the wall or window Excess cord can quickly get messy
MSRP: $59.99 Best Prices Today:
The Amped FlatWave impressed us with its ability to attract more broadcast channels than the competition. Also, the ones he got were a little stronger than our runner-up, which should make watching TV happier.
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Winegard FlatWave Amped (model FL-5500A) Review
Televes Dat Boss Mix LR (model 149884) — The best roof mount TV antenna
Professionals
Strong and sensitive reception Built-in 5G filter Built-in amplifier and internal distribution amplifier
Against
Large physical assembly can be confusing Not designed to tune low VHF signals
MSRP: $179.95 Best Prices Today:
The Televes Dat Boss Mix LR (model 149884) is the best outdoor TV antenna we’ve tested. It performed excellently, receiving strong signals from local and distant TV towers. It’s a great choice in areas with low to medium reception levels and comes with a built-in amplifier and home distribution amplifier, plus a 5G filter to eliminate interference from cellphone signals.
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Televes Dat Boss Mix LR (model 149884) review
Fire up your grill
Whichever option you choose, you’re guaranteed to have a ringside seat when the best team in the NFL hoists the Lombardi Trophy in Arizona.
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