Where to Stream the 2018 NFL Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is arguably the most-watched broadcast of the year on American television with a viewership of over 100 million. The date has been published for this year’s super bowl; the 52nd edition of the event and it is scheduled for February 4, 2018, at the U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
A host of 12 teams will be battling out for the much sought-after Lombardi Trophy. New England Patriots culminated as the eventual winners, last time out and will be looking to replicate last year’s success with another title, which would make it three super bowls in as many years. The Vikings, who have been unsuccessful in their previous five attempts are also in contention and will be hoping to be victorious on this particular outing.
NBC is the 2018 host of the super bowl LII having claimed the broadcasting privileges which means many people around the world won’t be able to watch it on conventional television. NBC as the official broadcaster will be offering a live special throughout the day. Streaming will be available via NBCSports.com, and the NBC sports live app for connected TVs and tablets.
However, that said, there will still be a host of options to follow every bit of the action online, so you should know where to stream the Super Bowl online. Some of the most credited NBC alternatives will include;
FuboTV
FuboTV is an online TV streaming service that focuses solely on sports and entertainment. FuboTV offers live streams of over 65 channels and is available via TVs, desktop computers, smartphones, and tablets. FuboTV will be offering full live coverage of the 2018 Super Bowl, along with the pregame events and the halftime show. To sweeten the deal, FuboTv allows you to record the Super Bowl and watch it later on PC and other devices.
Hulu with Live TV
Hulu is another online live TV streaming service that gives you access to live sports, entertainment, news, movies and more. Hulu TV offers a live stream of NBC, which will be airing the full coverage from the Super Bowl. Unfortunately, to watch the Super Bowl on Hulu, you will need to pay for a $39.99 monthly subscription. However, the subscription gives you access to Hulu’s entire streaming library, not just the Super Bowl.
Sling TV
Sling TV is an online service that gives you access to a collection of live TV channels. Sling TV is accessible through the TV or smartphones, tablets, and mobile devices. You can think of Sling TV like satellite or cable TV except that Sling TV delivers its content over the internet. Sling TV includes the NBC channel which will be airing a live stream of the Super Bowl from the US Bank Stadium. Therefore, with Sling TV you can watch the match even without a cable subscription. While Sling TV is a subscription service as well, it offers a 7-day free trial. Therefore, you can claim your free trial and watch the Super Bowl for free. However, Sling TV is only accessible to people within the United States.
PlayStation Vue.
Another option for watching the Super Bowl online is through PlayStation Vue, which gives you access to channels like NBC which will be covering the NFL Super Bowl Live. You don’t need a PlayStation to watch the Super Bowl on PlayStation Vue. Apart from PlayStation consoles, the service works with Chromecast, iPhone, iPad and Amazon Fire TV. You can simultaneously stream the match on up to 5 devices as well as record the match for later viewing on the service’s cloud DVR.
Yahoo Sports App
If you are on the go but still don’t want to miss the Super Bowl, you can stream it through the Yahoo Sports App. Previously, the Super Bowl was only accessible on mobile for Verizon customers through the NFL app. However, starting this year, Verizon made a new deal with the NFL that allows them to show the Super Bowl across all mobile platforms. Simply download the Yahoo Sports App and enjoy the game. The app is available for both Android and iOS devices.
The Takeaway
Most of these services are only available in the US. If you are outside the US and still want to watch the Super Bowl online, you can access these services using a VPN. Even if you are in the US but want to keep yourself anonymous and safe from hackers who will be out to steal personal information from unsuspecting fans streaming the Super Bowl online, you should consider using a VPN. If you want to watch the 2018 Super Bowl but cannot access cable TV, there is no shortage of online services where you can follow the event live. It is essential that you ensure the streaming service is credible since hackers have been known to create fake accounts to defraud unsuspecting fans.
