--- description: This year it's easy to watch the Super Bowl online for free. title: How to Watch the Super Bowl Online for Free image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt664186dc47353b72/69877cfacd1bba934e6f4fb5/464399449.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  * [Business](/section/business/) ## Business Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close * [Tech](/tag/time-section-tech/) ## Tech Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # How to Watch the Super Bowl Online for Free  by [Alex Fitzpatrick](/author/alex-fitzpatrick/)  ## Alex Fitzpatrick Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Jan 30, 2015 8:45 PM CUT  Cornerback Richard Sherman #25 of the Seattle Seahawks takes the field for the 2014 NFC Championship against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington. Cornerback Richard Sherman #25 of the Seattle Seahawks takes the field for the 2014 NFC Championship against the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field on January 19, 2014 in Seattle, Washington.Jonathan Ferrey—Getty Images  by [Alex Fitzpatrick](/author/alex-fitzpatrick/)  ## Alex Fitzpatrick Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Jan 30, 2015 8:45 PM CUT In years past, trying to watch the Super Bowl online might have left you feeling deflated. But this year the cord-cutters among us have lots of solid options for streaming the big game. Let’s take a look at your two best choices: **1\. NBC’s livestream.** Super Bowl broadcaster NBC is offering up a [free livestream](http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/01/20/super-bowl-xlix-nbc-online-stream-free "undefined") of Sunday’s game that starts well ahead of the 6:30 p.m. ET kickoff. And unlike lots of other TV streaming solutions, you won’t have to prove you’re a cable subscriber to tune in. NBC is airing pre- and post-game coverage, the game itself and Katy Perry’s halftime show on desktop and tablets to promote its new TV everywhere plan. Desktop users can catch NBC’s Super Bowl coverage starting at noon ET Sunday on NBC.com; tablet users should download the [NBC Sports Live Extra](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&sqi=2&ved=0CB4QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fstream.nbcsports.com%2F&ei=s-nLVI3AO4HyggTy9oPIDQ&usg=AFQjCNH3IpLfD1PluC8t6iGaiivvIkvjnQ&sig2=xZj-Aj0fOua2mC8eQlBIag&bvm=bv.84607526,d.eXY "undefined") app for [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nbc-sports-live-extra/id542511686?mt=8 "undefined") or [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.nbcuni.com.nbcsports.liveextra&hl=en "undefined"). **2\. Via Verizon Wireless**. NBC’s free stream won’t work on your phone because of an exclusive deal between the NFL and Verizon. If you happen to be a Verizon customer, you can stream the Super Bowl on your phone for free if you’ve got a More Everything plan; other Verizon customers will have to shell out $5 for the privilege. Either way, Verizon subscribers can use the NFL Mobile app for [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nfl-mobile/id389781154?mt=8 "undefined") or [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gotv.nflgamecenter.us.lite&hl=en "undefined") to catch the action. So that’s it! Enjoy the Super Bowl, and remember that if you’re streaming the game on your computer, there are [lots of good ways to beam it over to your big-screen TV](http://www.tomsguide.com/us/how-to-stream-to-tv,news-18335.html "undefined"). ### See All 48 Superbowl Rings  Super Bowl I - Green Bay Packers National Football League  Super Bowl II - Green Bay Packers National Football League  Super Bowl III - New York Jets National Football League  Super Bowl IV - Kansas City Chiefs National Football League  Super Bowl V - Baltimore Colts National Football League  Super Bowl VI - Dallas Cowboys National Football League  Super Bowl VII - Miami Dolphins National Football League  Super Bowl VIII - Miami Dolphins National Football League  Super Bowl IX - Pittsburgh Steelers National Football League  Super Bowl X - Pittsburgh Steelers National Football League  Super Bowl XI - Oakland Raiders National Football League  Super Bowl XII - Dallas Cowboys National Football League  Super Bowl XIII - Pittsburgh Steelers National Football League  Super Bowl XIV - 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