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Super Bowl LVI 2022: Complete Guide to Watching Rams vs. Bengals – TV, Streaming & More

Super Bowl LVI kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The Los Angeles Rams host the Cincinnati Bengals in this highly anticipated NFL championship clash.

Whether you're here for the game, the high-stakes ads, or the epic halftime show headlined by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar, we've compiled reliable viewing options based on official broadcast details. Note: NBC isn't streaming in 4K this year, so that new TV upgrade won't fully pay off for the game—but it'll excel elsewhere.

What time will the Super Bowl start?

Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. CT, 4:30 p.m. MT, 3:30 p.m. PT), with pre-game coverage starting well before.

What network is the Super Bowl on?

NBC has the exclusive U.S. broadcast rights this year.

How can I watch the Super Bowl?

From traditional TV to streaming—free trials available on many services.

On a smart TV or computer

  • Peacock (from $5/month)
  • NBCSports.com
  • Hulu with Live TV
  • YouTube TV (free trial)
  • Sling TV (free trial)
  • FuboTV (free trial)
  • Vidgo (free trial)

On your phone or tablet

  • NBC Sports App
  • NBCSports.com
  • NFL App
  • Yahoo Sports App
  • Any streaming app carrying NBC

Via cable, antenna or satellite

Tune to your local NBC affiliate for over-the-air or cable access.

In Spanish

Telemundo Deportes airs it—watch on Telemundo/Universo channels or via the Telemundo Deportes app (App Store/Google Play).

From outside the US

Check NFL.com for full international listings. Highlights:

  • Canada: CTV/TSN (English), RDS (French).
  • UK/Ireland: BBC Two (from 11 p.m. GMT), then BBC One; also Sky Sports NFL and iPlayer.
  • Japan: DAZN/NTV starting 8:30 a.m. Feb 14.

Listen to the game

  • NFL Game Pass
  • SiriusXM
  • Westwood One
  • Grant

What time is the Super Bowl halftime show?

Expect it between 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. ET after the second quarter, per NBC Sports.

Where can I find more information about the game?

SBNation's Super Bowl Hub offers the latest news, player insights, and game analysis.

What ads can I expect to see?

Expect big names (no cannabis spots). Previews of confirmed ads:

Amazon

Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost battle a mind-reading Alexa revealing their secrets.

Meta Quest 2

An animatronic crew enters the metaverse in this poignant spot.

GM

Austin Powers cast returns, with Dr. Evil pushing electric vehicles.

Samuel Adams

Boston Dynamics' Atlas and Spot crash the beer party.

Verizon

Jim Carrey's Cable Guy returns—full ad during the game.

T-Mobile

Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton take jabs at rivals' 5G.

AT&T

Demi Moore and Mila Kunis compete for "most admired" at reunion—with a twist.

Updated February 13 at 12:00 PM ET: Added notable ads and SBNation Super Bowl hub link.