Here’s how to watch the Super Bowl for free

While CBS serves as the main pregame host and broadcaster of Super Bowl 50’s matchup between the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers Sunday night, the 19th time the network’s sent the NFL’s biggest event across the globe’s airways, there are still two other pregame programs fans and television viewers can flip to throughout the day. So if you’re lucky enough to have big red as your service provider you can stream the game via the Verizon Go90 App* or the NFL Mobile app on your phone.

Picking a spot to watch the Super Bowl can be crucial. Who threw for the most yards in a Super Bowl? CBS has also expanded the devices you can use to stream the Super Bowl, using the CBS Sports app.

About 30 percent of fans at Levi’s Stadium use the stadium app during 49ers games, allowing them to watch video replays, order food, check a bathroom line, find better parking or explore the venue, Paul said. In selling this year’s game, CBS required all sponsors to run ads in the digital stream as well as the TV broadcast.

Fourth generation Apple TV owners can download the CBS Sports app, too.

The stadium is outfitted with 400 miles of cable and 1,300 Wi-Fi access points to support the massive load of data being sent by fans in the stadium. But those in the Bay Area know betting against a John Elway-led team can backfire on you.

Bruno Mars has finally officially confirmed he would perform at Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime show with Coldplay and Beyoncé. It should also work with tablets and your mobile devices. Second of all, the Vince Lombardi trophy, named for legendary football coach Vince Lombardi, goes to the victors, and each player from the winning side gets a Super Bowl ring.

Regardless of what the final ratings are, they will reinforce the Super Bowl’s dominance as TV’s premier showcase for brands.