Table of Contents
The biggest sporting event of the year will take place this weekend when the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers clash in Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are going for their third Super Bowl title in five years, while the slightly favored 49ers are aiming for their first Lombardi Trophy in three decades. This is the moment both fanbases have been waiting all season for.
Millions of people tune in to watch the game, commercials, halftime show and more every year. There’s increased interest this year with Taylor Swift expected to be in attendance to cheer on her new boyfriend, Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce.
Sports bettors will also be watching the game closely to see if their Super Bowl bets cash in. The Super Bowl is the most wagered-on sporting event every year, and bettors want to see whether their bets win or lose.
Regardless of your primary reason for watching the Super Bowl, here’s how you can see the Big Game this year.
When is the Super Bowl?
The Super Bowl occurs on the second Sunday in February, which is Feb. 11 this year.
The game is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. CT, 4:30 p.m. MT and 3:30 p.m. PT) on CBS.
The kick-off won’t happen earlier than the scheduled time, but it could be delayed by 10-15 minutes by the pregame ceremony, which includes renditions of the national anthem and “America the Beautiful.”
The Super Bowl coin toss is also part of the pregame ceremony. It determines who kicks and receives first (you can wager on it).
The Super Bowl halftime show featuring Usher should begin around 8 p.m. ET, give or take about 10 minutes depending on how the first half goes.
The Super Bowl typically lasts a little over three hours, and when the game is over you can count on the winning coach receiving a Gatorade shower. You can also bet on the Gatorade color.
Unfortunately, you can’t legally wager on the Super Bowl commercials at online sportsbooks, but you can still make friendly wagers at your watch party.
Where is the Super Bowl?
The Super Bowl 58 location is Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, just outside Las Vegas.
This marks the first time that Las Vegas has hosted the Super Bowl.
Allegiant Stadium is home to the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders and college football’s UNLV Rebels. It opened in 2020 and has a capacity of 65,000 fans.
The stadium is domed but features a natural Bermuda grass playing surface for NFL games. Inclement weather won’t be a factor, which may reduce the likelihood of dropped balls and missed field goals.
With a cost of $1.9 billion, it is the second-most expensive NFL stadium behind SoFi Stadium.
While Allegiant Stadium is a neutral site, it’s significantly closer to San Francisco (eight-hour drive) than Kansas City (21-hour drive).
What Channel is the Super Bowl on?
Super Bowl LVIII will air on CBS starting at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 11.
This is the first year that the Super Bowl will have two broadcast formats. In addition to the traditional format on CBS, Nickelodeon will also have a family-friendly version for the first time that’s geared toward younger viewers.
The Super Bowl will also be available to watch on various streaming services.
Super Bowl Streaming
There are several Super Bowl streaming options to choose from, including Paramount+, CBS Sports, YouTube TV, Hulu+, DirecTV, Fubo and more.
You can watch the game if the streaming service carries CBS or Nickelodeon.
Let’s look at some options:
You don’t have to give up home-field advantage if you want to watch the action but are traveling outside the U.S. The Super Bowl can be watched through various TV networks and streaming platforms. One way to do that is by using a virtual private network (VPN).
Some of the best VPN services cost less than $5 per month.
Photo by David Becker/Getty Images
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Broadcasting the Super Bowl?
The Super Bowl broadcast will be on CBS this year.
This marks the 22nd time that CBS is broadcasting the Super Bowl. The last time was in 2021 for Super Bowl LV, when the Chiefs lost to Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Super Bowl will also be broadcast on various streaming services, including Paramount+.
Will the Super Bowl be on Paramount Plus?
Yes, the Super Bowl will be available for streaming on Paramount+. Viewers can watch the traditional format on CBS or the family-friendly version on Nickelodeon, both available on Paramount+.
You can watch the game by logging into the Paramount+ app on your TV or mobile device. If you do not have a Paramount+ account, you can quickly sign up for one. Subscription plans start at $7.99/month.
If you’re in a legal sports betting state, you can also earn three months of Paramount+ for free when you wager $40+ on FanDuel Sportsbook. Terms and conditions apply.
Can I Watch the Super Bowl on NFL Plus?
Yes, you can watch the Super Bowl on NFL+. NFL+ will have every playoff game, including the Super Bowl, available on your phone and tablet for $6.99/month.
If you upgrade to NFL+ Premium ($14.99/month), you can watch the Super Bowl on your TV and PC in addition to your phone and tablet.
Can I Watch the Super Bowl for Free?
You do not need to pay for a streaming service to watch the Super Bowl. You can watch the Super Bowl if you have access to CBS – a national network included with basic cable.
If you don’t have basic cable or a streaming service, you can buy an antenna and set it up with your TV to watch the game that way.
As mentioned above, you can also get Paramount+ for free (and stream the game there) by wagering $40 at FanDuel Sportsbook.
Can I Stream the Super Bowl for Free?
You can stream the Super Bowl without paying, but you’ll need to take advantage of a free trial. Paramount+, for example, offers a seven-day free trial for new subscribers only. You can cancel at any time.
How Can I Watch the Super Bowl Outside of the U.S.?
You can watch Super Bowl 58 coverage with NFL Pass on DAZN worldwide excluding the United States and China, according to the NFL. Monthly prices for DAZN start at $19.99.
Otherwise, you may be able to find the game on local or cable channels, including ITV1 and Sky Sports in the UK, beIN SPORT in France and G+ in Japan.
Who Will Broadcast Super Bowl 2025?
Next year’s Super Bowl – Super Bowl LIX – will be broadcast nationally by Fox and Fox Deportes. It will occur on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
With Tom Brady joining the Fox Sports broadcast crew in 2024, he’ll likely return to the Big Game as an announcer in 2025. Brady appeared in an NFL-record 10 Super Bowls as a player, winning seven.
We don’t know which teams will be playing in the 2025 Super Bowl yet, but you can already place futures wagers on next year’s champion.
Who is Favored to Win the Super Bowl?
The San Francisco 49ers are slight favorites to beat the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 58. Although Super Bowl lines vary by sportsbook, the 49ers are favored to win by 1.5 to 2 points on the spread.
Can I Make Super Bowl Bets Related to Taylor Swift?
You can’t wager on anything related to Taylor Swift’s appearance at the Super Bowl at legal online sportsbooks in the U.S.
Gambling regulations in most legal betting states generally prohibit wagering on outcomes that don’t affect the game’s result, like commercials or the national anthem.
That isn’t keeping anyone from having fun with Swift-themed Super Bowl prop bets, though.
