Super Bowl 2021 — the 55th Super Bowl — takes place today.
The championship game pits the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Weeknd will perform at the halftime show, while Eric Church and Jazmine Sullivan sing the national anthem.
If you’re planning to watch a football game, you have several options and most of them are free. Below, we’ve listed a few ways you can watch this year’s Super Bowl. Note that Super Bowl 2021 will not be broadcast in 4K resolution due to production limits imposed by the pandemic.
Where is the Super Bowl being played?
Super Bowl 2021 will take place at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, home of the Buccaneers.
When will the Super Bowl start?
The broadcast will begin at 6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT. But if you want to tune in before it starts, CBS will air coverage throughout the day.
Which network is broadcasting the Super Bowl?
Super Bowl 2021 will air on CBS, the “official” network where viewers in the US can watch the big game. Last year, the game aired on Fox.
How can I watch the Super Bowl?
While Super Bowl 21 will air on CBS, there are several ways to watch the game. Below is a list of services where you can enjoy streaming and other services. Some require a paid subscription, but most include a free trial for first-time users.
On a smart TV or computer:
- AT&T TV Now (seven-day free trial)
- CBS All Access (seven-day free trial)
- CBS Sports App
- CBS Sports website
- NFL App
- NFL website
- Hulu with Live TV (seven-day free trial)
- YouTube TV (five-day free trial)
- Sling TV (three-day free trial)
- FuboTV (seven-day free trial)
- Vidgo (seven-day free trial)
- Location (free)
On smartphone or tablet:
If you prefer to watch the game on the go or just on a smaller screen, you can stream it using the following apps:
- CBS Sports App (iOS and Android)
- CBS All Access Application (iOS and Android — subscription or TV provider login required)
- CBSSports.com Web site
- NFL App (iOS and Android)
- Yahoo Sports App (iOS and Android)
- CBS or any streaming service app that includes a CBS affiliate
Via cable, antenna or satellite:
If you’re feeling old-fashioned, you can tune in to the big game via your local CBS channel using cable or antenna.
International options:
If you’re watching from outside the US, many countries will have broadcasts. You can see full list on the official NFL website.
Here are a few options for viewers abroad to watch the game:
- Canada: CTV is one of the few channels broadcasting Super Bowl 2021 in Canada. You can watch it on TV or via the CTV Go app at several platformsIncluding Android TV, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV.
- United Kingdom: You can watch the match on Sky Sports. official Sky Sports websiteor via the Sky Go app (if you are a Sky TV customer).
- Australia: Super Bowl 2021 will air in Australia on two channels: ESPN and Channel Seven.
Listen to the game:
If you don’t want to watch the game and prefer to listen to it, Super Bowl 2021 will air through several services:
- NFL Playing Card
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SiriusXM
- Westwood One
- Intravision
