Clicking on the Super Bowl channel is the last step before the fun begins; once you know it's on CBS, you can find out if CBS is a channel you can watch If not Don't worry

Even though CBS is available on most cable TV packages, only some of the better cable TVs have CBS That doesn't mean you are out of luck when it comes to getting a live stream of the Super Bowl You just need to know where not to go

For example, CBS is not in the Sling TV channel guide This is part of the plan: Sling TV is more affordable than others because of its disregard for broadcast networks that often charge high prices But even if you pay for Sling TV, you can still watch the big game live - and for free - with our guide

Cable subscribers in the US will have no trouble watching, as CBS is the primary channel for the Super Bowl However, existing streaming services may not be enough

CBS is available on Fubo TV (one of our picks for the best streaming service; also available on YouTube TV It is also available on CBS All Access

As for useless services, Hulu with Live TV has some CBS channels, but may not be your best bet since it dropped some local CBS affiliates; CBS is also not on Sling TV or Philo;

CBS is not on YouTube TV, but it is on YouTube TV

If you are already paying for Sling, your best bet would be to watch online for free at CBSSportscom You can also watch using one of the best TV antennas available Locast, which streams broadcast channels online for free, also has apps for Android TV, Fire TV, Roku, and other streaming devices, so you can give it a try It only covers 482% of the US population, so it is not guaranteed

In Canada, TSN, CTV, and DAZN are the top Super Bowl channels

The CTV channel is available through broadcast packages, and Super Bowl 55 is broadcast on TSN Direct (starting at CA$799 per month)

DAZN offers more sports content for CA$20/month; DAZN offers streaming apps on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Roku, Xbox One, PS4, Apple TV, and Chromecast

In the UK, BBC and Sky Sports are the two main viewing options

The BBC is the best free Super Bowl channel, as it offers the entire Super Bowl for free and without ads through BBC iPlayer And don't worry, you can also watch live coverage, including the CBS commentary team Residents outside the UK

If UK residents are stuck outside the area, they can log in just as if they were back home, using a VPN as detailed belowSky Sports is available for £39 per month with the Sky Sports Complete Pack, which is available for £39 per month

If your budget is limited, Now TV's Complete Pass will give you access to Sky Sports Daily, Weekly and Monthly Passes are priced from £999 to £3399

Foxtel is the main way to get ESPN televising matches in Australia, with the Foxtel Go app available on desktop and mobile, requiring only a Foxtel ID

The Seven Network is Australia's number one free Super Bowl channel, with Super Bowl 2021 available on TV and online on the 7mate channel

The pay-per-view Kayo Sports channel also carries the Super Bowl The basic plan costs $25/month and the premium plan costs $35/month and can be streamed from a second device at the same time There is a 14-day free trial to try it out

Super Bowl streaming tips:

You may have wanted to stay home for the Super Bowl, but that's okay if the streaming service of your choice doesn't work You can still watch the Super Bowl channel of your choice, and by using the best VPN, you can access the same streaming service you already pay for so you can look like you are surfing the net from your hometown

Here's how easy it is to stream the NFL from anywhere in the world:

1 get a VPN (ExpressVPN is the best choice) 2 connect to the location you want to stream from 3 use your usual streaming service and watch as usual

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