The Super Bowl: It's Bigger Than Your Bandwidth (Unless You Use Sling TV)
Ah, the Super Bowl. A time for questionable referee calls, epic commercials (mostly for cars and sad puppies), and enough chicken wings to qualify as a small bird sanctuary in your living room. But what if you've ditched cable and are staring down a Sunday Funday as empty as your fridge after a raid by hungry friends? Fear not, fellow cord-cutter, for there's a beacon of hope brighter than the glowing rectangle some call a quarterback's forehead. Enter Sling TV!
Sling TV: Your Ticket to the Touchdown (But Not CBS)
Hold on there, sports fans! Before you grab your foam finger and launch into a victory dance, there's a slight wrinkle in the end zone. Sling TV, while fantastic for catching most things that bounce, spiral, or get tackled (we're looking at you, curling!), doesn't carry CBS. That's right, the channel that brought you the Puppy Bowl and whatever that show with Jeff Probst is on is absent from Sling's lineup.
But fear not! This doesn't mean your Super Bowl dreams are dashed like a rogue interception. Here's the skinny:
- The 2023 Super Bowl was on FOX. Sling TV does carry FOX in most markets, so if you live in FOX-landia, you were good to go last February.
- Not a FOX person? No worries! There are other options. Here's where your high school debate skills come in handy. Casually mention to a friend or family member with cable that you'd love to watch the game at their place. Bonus points for bringing the dip (and maybe cleaning up afterwards).
Desperate Times, Streaming Measures (Please Don't Do This)
Look, we've all been there. You're craving the Super Bowl like a kid on Christmas morning, and Aunt Mildred's basement doesn't exactly scream "championship atmosphere." Here are some...unorthodox...viewing options we strongly advise against:
- Standing outside a bar and hoping to catch glimpses through the window. Sure, you might see a touchdown, but the bartender might mistake you for a suspicious character and call security.
- Snuggling up to your Amazon Echo and pleading sweetly for a play-by-play. Alexa might tell you the weather or play your Super Bowl playlist (sad trombone), but it won't show you the game.
- Wearing a blindfold and listening to the roar of the crowd. This might leave you more confused than a flag on the field. Plus, you'll miss the commercials!
Remember, these are just jokes. Don't despair, fellow Sling TV user. There's always next year, and with a little planning, you can be the envy of the party with your perfectly legal Super Bowl stream.
