Here's how to stream Super Bowl LIV for free - San Francisco 49ers vs Kansas City Chiefs
- Super Bowl LIV is scheduled to kick off in Miami, Florida on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. ET.
- The prodigious young quarterback Patrick Mahomes leads the Kansas City Chiefs into Hard Rock Stadium to take on the San Francisco 49ers' staunch defense and dominant run attack.
- The game is being broadcast on Fox through cable and over-the-air TV.
- If you've already cut the cord, Super Bowl LIV is also available to stream on subscription streaming services like FuboTV, YouTube TV, and Hulu with Live TV.
- You can also stream the big game for free through the Fox Sports website or via the Fox Sports app on Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, and Apple TV devices.
Super Bowl LIV is set to kick off at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 2. The NFL's big game is one of the most pervasive events in culture. Even if you haven't watched a snap this season, there's no avoiding the Super Bowl's reach. Whether it's a Super Bowl squares pool at the office, commercials filled to the brim with your favorite celebrities, or the sudden shortage of avocados at the supermarket, the football festivities taking place in Miami are unavoidable.
For sports enthusiasts, all of the grandeur associated with the event is overshadowed by what's actually happening on the field. While it may seem weird that Tom Brady isn't suiting up this Super Bowl Sunday, there are plenty of star players, fascinating storylines, and potential ripple effects that make this specific matchup one to watch.
Primarily, it's the matchup between the NFL's best defense in the San Francisco 49ers, and the dynamic passing game of the Kansas City Chiefs, led by the team's jaw-dropping quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Appearing in his first of most likely many Super Bowls, Patrick Mahomes' two years at the helm of head coach Andy Reid's offense have been nothing short of spectacular. Mahomes has put up gaudy stat lines and unreal highlights throughout the regular season and playoffs. However, the 49ers defense - bolstered up front by the third pick in this year's draft Nick Bosa and the outspoken shutdown corner Richard Sherman in the secondary - is certainly not afraid of the Kansas City offense.
However, this narrative of the San Francisco defense taking on the Kansas City offense doesn't tell the whole story. San Francisco's offense, led by a dynamic group of running backs, a beastly offensive line, and a highly-skilled quarterback in Jimmy Garoppolo actually scored more total points this season than Kansas City. Meanwhile, Kansas City's defense gave up fewer total points in the regular season than San Francisco. While there are plenty of factors that help explain these stats, ultimately this year's Super Bowl has the two best teams from each conference facing off in what should be an epic game.
How to watch the game
For those with a traditional cable or over-the-air TV setup, Super Bowl LIV will be broadcast on the Fox network. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 2.
Thankfully, even if you don't have cable, there are plenty of ways to stream the big game. If you've already signed up for a live TV streaming service such as FuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV, the game and all relevant coverage will be available on Fox through those platforms.
Additionally, because it's such a major event, Fox Sports will be streaming the game for free on its website, as well as within the Fox Sports app and Fox Now app. The network's apps are available on iOS and Android mobile devices, as well as Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Android TV, Xbox One, and Samsung smart TVs (2017 or newer models).
For the first time, Fox will also stream the big game in 4K and high dynamic range (HDR) through supported devices for enhanced detail, color, and contrast. To watch the Super Bowl through the Fox Sports app in 4K HDR you will need a 4K HDR compatible TV and a 4K-capable Roku or Amazon Fire TV device.
The bottom line
This is a watershed moment for the future of the NFL, as two extremely talented teams both attempt to start their own dynasties. As players like Tom Brady and Drew Brees get older, could Patrick Mahomes become this generation's next game-changing quarterback? Has the former NFL player turned 49ers general manager, John Lynch, constructed a roster built for long-term success? Will either of these teams take the baton from the New England Patriots and kickstart another run of NFL dominance?
The answers to these foundational questions for the league will begin to take shape this Sunday at Super Bowl LIV, so make sure you're all set up to stream the event on the Fox Sports website or app.
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