If you’ve noticed that you can’t find Reddit NFL Streams anymore, don’t worry. This year, the Super Bowl is a cord-cutter’s best friend.
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Since Championship Weekend, there has only been one thing in football fans’ minds. Tom Brady versus Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl.
Well, the time has finally come after 2 long weeks of anticipation and buzz. It will be the first time a team plays the Super Bowl in their home stadium, although there will only be 22,000 fans in attendance due to the pandemic.
This is a game you simply don’t want to miss. When we look back on it in 20 years, it might just go down as the greatest QB matchup ever: the G.O.A.T versus the young QB who has been slated by many to be next in line.
Without a doubt, there’s no need to add any more hype to this game, so let’s get straight into the viewing options. It will be broadcasted on CBS with kickoff at 6:30pm E.T
If you don’t have cable, you might be concerned about missing the action now that Reddit banned r/nflstreams. Read on to find to why Reddit NFL streams was banned and what the best alternatives are.
Why Was Reddit NFL Streams Banned?
The r/nflstreams subreddit was one of the most valuable resources for NFL fans around the world. Links, which were reliable for the most part, were posted for every single NFL game.
Fans were also spoiled for choice, considering they could watch NFL Redzone and NFL Network. And the best part about all of this was that the streams were completely free. No payment, no account, just a link with a couple of pop-ups here and there.
However, the free ride came to an end when Reddit banned the page. So, why did Reddit ban one of their most popular pages?
The short answer to this question is that the subreddit was technically illegal. If you watch other sports, you probably weren’t too surprised to see Reddit make this decision. Before the ban, the page for NBA and Soccer streams were also taken down.
The basic problem is that posting free links is a clear case of copyright infringement and leagues were starting to take notice. Interestingly though, Reddit was never forced to ban the subreddit, but rather chose to do so according to their own repeat infringement policy.
The policy reads:
Our policy is to close the accounts of users, in appropriate circumstances, who have repeatedly been charged with copyright infringement. Sometimes a repeat infringement problem is limited to one user and we close just that user’s account. Other times, the problem pervades a whole subreddit community and we close the subreddit.
Where to Stream Super Bowl 55 for Free?
Last year’s Super Bowl was the most live-streamed in history by far. It drew in a record 3.4 million viewers per minute, which was around 30% more than the year before
Luckily, with the growing trend towards “cord-cutting”, or the movement of television viewers to online platforms, there are various ways to stream the game on Sunday for free.
- CBS Sports Website
- CBS Sports App
- Yahoo! Sports App
- NFL App
- ESPN Sites and Apps (Including ESPN Deportes if you want to watch the game with a Spanish broadcast)
Additionally, some of the options below will be carrying the Super Bowl. If you are subscribed to any of them, check beforehand to see if the match is available.
Moreover, now might be a good time to try out a free trial on one of these platforms.
Plan Ahead for Next Season: What is the Best Way to Stream NFL Games For Free?
Of course, there are very few truly free ways to watch the NFL. One of the best way is with the Yahoo! Sports App. Users can livestream games for free on their phones or tablets.
This includes MNF and TNF games too. However, fans can only watch games which are broadcast in their local TV market. The official NFL app also works in a similar way.
Keep in mind, these are option for streaming local games, and are not available for fans outside of the United States.
Other Paid Options with Free Trials
The following were some of the streaming platforms available this year with their prices and features. Of course, by the time next season comes around, these details are subject to change.
Amazon Prime Video
All Thursday Night Football games can be live-streamed using Amazon prime video. If you already have a prime subscription, you can stream the games at no additional charge.
Hulu
This year, fans can watch NFL games live with Hulu+LiveTV. The normal Hulu package doesn’t include NFL coverage, but users can watch ESPN, NBC, Fox, and CBS for a fee.
Price: $54.99/month
What’s missing?: NFL Redzone and NFL Network
FuboTV
Subscribers will have access to sports channels including ESPN and NFL Network. Additionally, there is an option for a 7 day free trial and for an extra $10.99, you can watch NFL Redzone too.
Price: $64.99
What’s missing?: ABC
YouTube TV
This may be the most comprehensive option for streaming NFL in 2020. With Youtube TV, you can access every channel you need for the NFL (and more). However, you will have to pay an additional $10.99 for Redzone similar to FuboTV.
Both streaming services will be available via mobile apps on Android and IOS. Moreover, fans can watch the games on their TVs using Roku, Chromecast, Android TV, Apple TV and Fire TV with both Youtube TV and FuboTV.
Price: $64.99
What’s missing?: Technically, nothing. You’ll have to pay an additional fee for Redzone, though.
Other Streaming Services
Fans can also stream games on a number of other platforms including Sling, AT&TV Now, Vidgo, and CBS All Access.
Thursday Night Football has also been available for Amazon Prime users since week 4. Not the worst option for casual fans who don’t need a full blown cable replacement.
Finally, DirecTV will offer a non-satellite version of NFL Sunday ticket to people living in apartments or condos. These fans will be able to watch every Sunday afternoon game live.
