Don’t want to pay to watch the Super Bowl? Here’s how to watch the game for free in Columbus
For the second year in a row, the Kansas City Chiefs will face the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX, and if history is an indication, millions of Americans will be watching.
Times are tough all over, so we’ve rounded up some ways to watch football, commercials and the halftime show without shelling out the big bucks.
The game will originally air live on FOX at 6:30 p.m. ET.
FOX Deportes will carry the Spanish language feed and Telemundo will also provide a Spanish-language broadcast. Remarkably, this will be the first time two simultaneous Spanish-language broadcasts will be available for the Super Bowl.
If you no longer have cable and don’t have access to FOX, there are plenty of other ways you can watch the game.
Streaming Options
Tubi: Free live stream of FOX’s game day coverage in 4K123
Fox Sports app: Available on mobile platforms
Over-the-air antenna: If you can receive FOX broadcast signal
Consider a free trial
As long as you don’t forget to cancel, you can sign up for a lot of free trials to get access to the Super Bowl. The length of the free trials varies by platform, so its important to confirm the duration.
YouTube TV: 21 days
Hulu + Live TV: 3 days
DirecTV Stream: 5 days
Fubo: 7 days
Watch with a crowd
This is by no means an exhaustive list, but several places in Columbus are offering coverage. Although watching in a sports bar or restaurant will cost you the amount of the bill and a tip, at least you’re getting the game for free.
It’s bound to be busy, so it’s best to call ahead.
Sports & Social Columbus: They’re hosting a Big Game Bash 2025 event starting at 4 p.m. with DJ Flugazy.
Twin Peaks: This sports bar offers wall-to-wall TVs for watching live sports, including the Super Bowl.
The Office Sports Bar & Grill: This sports bar is known for its sports coverage.
The Hangout: Their pregame party starts at noon.
Mr. Wing Sports Grill & Bar: Join them for drinks and beer specials.
Pour Decisions: They’ll hold a raffle for a special collection Doc Holliday 10-year Revolver bourbon.
The Goetius House: This watch party will feature a special game day menu, big-screen TVs, and surround sound.
Whether you’re a Chiefs fan, an Eagles fan, or just there for the music and commercials, I’d love to see your Super Bowl antics. Email me at srose@ledger-enquirer.com or find me on Instagram.
