By Leanne Hays updated on 02/11/2020
Super Bowl 54 is just a few weeks away, and many football fans are wondering, "when is the Super Bowl this year, and where? What channel is the Super Bowl on? How can I watch the Super Bowl live? Can I watch the Super Bowl online free?" We have the answers to all these questions and more, so you can watch the 49ers vs Chiefs. Super Bowl 2020 will be played on Sunday, February 2, at 5:30 p.m. ET at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Broadcast rights for the Super Bowl are rotated between CBS, NBC, ABC, and Fox, so the method for live streaming the Super Bowl can change from year to year, depending on the channels included in live streaming services. Fortunately, most live streaming services don't have long-term contracts, so it's a simple matter to switch providers if your current choice won't be broadcasting Super Bowl LIV. What channel is the Super Bowl on this year? Fox has broadcasting rights in 2020. So how do we live stream the Super Bowl on an Apple TV, iPhone, or iPad? Let's check out some cheap and free live streaming options for Super Bowl 2020!
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Stream the Super Bowl for Free on Your Phone or Tablet with the Yahoo Sports App
Super Bowl Live Stream on the Yahoo Sports App
Compatibility: iPhones and iPads running iOS 11 and later
Cost: Free
Pros: Did I mention free?
Con: Can't use AirPlay to stream the Super Bowl to AppleTV
All you need to watch the Super Bowl via the Yahoo Sports app is a Yahoo account. It's likely that AirPlay wireless streaming will be blocked, so while you can catch the game on your iPhone or iPad, you won't be able to watch it on your Apple TV. So, what options do we have for watching the Super Bowl on Apple TV this year?
Watch the Super Bowl Live Stream Free on Your Apple TV
All of the streaming services below offer a free trial period, so if you're not yet a subscriber and time your trial period correctly, you should be able to stream the Super Bowl for free.
Super Bowl Live with Hulu
Compatibility: Fourth-generation Apple TV and later can run the new Hulu app
Pros: Personalized profiles for each family member, record and save up to 50 hours of content with Cloud DVR
Cons: Fox is not broadcast in all areas
You need to purchase the Hulu + Live TV package to watch the Super Bowl on Hulu, but unless there's a Fox affiliate in your broadcast area, you won't be able to catch the game.
Super Bowl Stream on AT&T TV Now
Compatibility: Fourth and fifth-generation Apple TV, iPhones and iPads with iOS 11 or later
Cost: $65 per month
Pros: Seven-day free trial period, streaming included for AT&T Wireless Customers
Cons: Fox live not available in all areas
AT&T TV Now, formerly DirecTV, offers five different packages, and the lowest cost plan includes Fox! Then I looked at the small print to the right of each channel and noticed small boxes indicating "Live," "Vod," or both. Live is pretty obvious, live streaming is available, but "vod?" That stands for video on demand, and if only vod is offered, you won't be able to live stream games from that network. Check with AT&T TV Now to make sure that live, not vod Fox, is included in your area.
Stream Super Bowl 2020 Live with Sling TV
Compatibility: Fourth and fifth-generation Apple TV, iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touch with iOS 11 or later
Cost: $20 for your first month, then $30 per month for Sling Blue
Pros: 10 hours free Cloud DVR storage
Cons: Fox live not available in all areas
If you live in the right market, you'll be able to watch the Super Bowl at a significant savings over competing streaming services. Be sure to make sure that your service includes a local Fox affiliate before subscribing.
49ers vs Chiefs on YouTube TV
Compatibility: Fourth-generation and later Apple TV, iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touch with iOS 11 or later, stream to your TV using AirPlay
Cost: Free trial, then $49.99/month
Pros: Free recording with unlimited storage
Cons: Fox live not available in all areas
Here's another option that includes Fox, and over 70 other channels as well! Make sure that Fox live is included in your service area before subscribing.
A Cheap, Long-Term Option for Free TV
Super Bowl Live with a Digital TV Antenna
Yes, it's true, you can legally pick up locally broadcasted channels and stream them to your Apple TV, iPad, or iPhone with an over the air or digital antenna. While you might be envisioning the old-fashioned version that looks like a laundry rack attached to your roof, there are now lots of OTA options that stay right inside your house. Some can boost signals, as well, which is really helpful if you live in a rural area. There are lots of choices, so look into whether Fox is broadcast in your area, or could be picked up with an antenna that features signal boosting. Remember to find out which other networks are broadcast, because you could pick up lots of different shows, events, and sports throughout the year if you live in the right area, and that antenna will quickly pay for itself. Some options include AirTV, SiliconDust, and Mohu, but there are lots more out there!
Live Stream Super Bowl 2020 to Your Apple TV—Which Method Will You Choose?
I hope that one of these options will help you live stream the Super Bowl to your Apple TV, and that you have a great game day, with all your favorite snacks! Let me know in the comments which option worked for you, or if you found another method you'd like to share.
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