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How to Watch the Super Bowl (and Everything You Need to Know Before the Big Game)

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If you’re wondering how to watch the Super Bowl this year, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled a foolproof guide on how to watch the big game (or the halftime show), so you don’t find yourself scrolling through the TV guide only to realize you don’t have CBS in your cable package. (Been there, hate that.)

The Super Bowl LVIII will be played at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. As for who will be facing off, the Kansas City Chiefs will take on the San Francisco 49ers. Halftime entertainment will be provided by Usher, who is set to take the field for the first time. Keep scrolling for more details on how to stream the 2024 Super Bowl.

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1. How to Watch the Super Bowl

Super Bowl LVIII will be exclusively broadcast on CBS. Don’t have cable? You can also sign up for a CBS-approved subscription service, like Paramount+, Hulu + Live TVfuboTVSling TV or YouTube TV. Additionally, Nickelodeon will host a family-friendly broadcast with Nick characters and virtual reality graphics.

2. What Time Does the Super Bowl Start?

Super Bowl LVIII will take place on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT, so mark your calendars. By downloading the NFL's OnePass app, football fans can keep tabs on all game day info and participate in on-site games. (Oh, and did we mention that downloading the app enters you to win a pair of Super Bowl tickets?)

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3. Where Is the Super Bowl This Year?

As mentioned above, the Super Bowl will be played at Allegiant Stadium, which is home to the Las Vegas Raiders and UNLV Rebels football team. Who participates will be determined by the last round of playoffs on Sunday, January 28. The Kansas City Chiefs will face off against the Baltimore Ravens, while the San Fransisco 49ers challenge the Detroit Lions.

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4. Who Is Announcing the Super Bowl?

Jim Nantz, Tony Romo and Tracy Wolfson are regulars, announcing games on CBS during the regular season and AFC playoffs. This will be their third Super Bowl together.

5. Who Will Perform At Super Bowl 2024?

The Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII show will feature the one and only Usher. Though this is the singer's first time headlining the event, he previously appeared at Super Bowl XLV with the Black Eyed Peas.

“It’s an honor of a lifetime to finally check a Super Bowl performance off my bucket list. I can’t wait to bring the world a show unlike anything else they’ve seen from me before,” Usher said in a joint statement released by Apple Music, Roc Nation and the NFL.

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6. Who Will Sing the Super Bowl 2024 National Anthem?

The "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love" singer will be joined by The Voice coach and Country Music Hall of Famer Reba McEntire, who will be singing the national anthem. She follows on the heels of 2023's performer, fellow country star Chris Stapleton. Post Malone and Andra Day will also make appearances to sing "America the Beautiful" and "Lift Every Voice and Sing," respectively.

7. Will the Commercials Live Up to Expectations?

Most likely, since they’re set to be star-studded. Tom Brady is appearing with BetMGM; football legends Dan Marino, Terrell Owens and Bruce Smith are teaming up with M&Ms and Ice Spice will be repping Starry, Pepsi's Sierra Mist replacement. And that's all just for starters.


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