Underdogs the Cincinnati Bengals will take on the all-star team of the LA Rams for football’s ultimate prize: on February 13: the gleaming Vince Lombardi Trophy. IThe Super Bowl is the fixture that sets storylines in stone and immortalises names, faces and journeys, so read on for our Super Bowl 2022 predictions and everything you need to know to get a 2022 Super Bowl live stream all over the world on February 13.
Date: February 13, 2022
Kick-off time (predicted): 6.30pm ET / 3.30pm PT / 11.30pm GMT / 10.30am AEDT
Venue: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
Free live stream: BBC iPlayer (UK) | 7Plus (AU) | Azteca 7 (MX) | ProSieben (DE)
US live streams: NBC (via Sling TV FREE trial or free fuboTV trial) | DAZN (CA)
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Cincy (who dey?) punched their ticket with an incredible comeback victory over the Chiefs, who had been the dominant team in the playoffs over the past couple of seasons.
The Bengals were one of the worst teams in the NFL last year, but led by inspirational sophomore QB Joe Burrow and rookie WR Ja’Marr Chase, their rapid improvement has been breathtaking and they’ve developed a reputation as giant-killers.
Speaking of which, the Rams have gone all-in on this season, trading for superstar WR Odell Beckham Jr., three-time All-Pro linebacker Von Miller, and veteran QB Matthew Stafford in an unabashed bid to win the big prize right now.
This has been a campaign of highs and lows, but they seem to be peaking at the right time, and with Super Bowl 56 played at SoFi Stadium, the Rams have home advantage.
Of course, the Super Bowl isn’t just about what happens during the four quarters, and you can read on as we explain how you’ll be able to watch Super Bowl 2022 – you can even watch a FREE Super Bowl live stream in some countries – and what you can expect at the Super Bowl 56 halftime show.
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When is Super Bowl 2022: date
Super Bowl 56 is on Sunday, February 13 in 2022.
The start time for Super Bowl LVI hasn’t yet been formally announced, but will almost certainly be 6.30pm ET / 3.30pm PT (5.30pm CT) in the US. Globally, that means the 2022 Super Bowl time is:
Australia Super Bowl time: 10.30am AEDT (Monday, February 14)
India Super Bowl time: 5am IST (Monday)
Japan Super Bowl time: 8.30am JST (Monday)
Mexico Super Bowl time: 5.30pm CST
New Zealand Super Bowl time: 12.30pm NZDT (Monday)
South Korea Super Bowl time: 8.30am KST (Monday)
UK Super Bowl time: 11.30pm GMT
2022 Super Bowl TV channel
America’s three main broadcasters – CBS, Fox, and NBC – alternate rights to air the Super Bowl each year, and NBC and CBS swapped rights for Super Bowls 55 and 56.
In 2022, the Super Bowl will be aired by NBC. As per our guide, if you don’t have NBC on cable, then you can watch on NBC’s dedicated streaming-only platform, Peacock TV instead.
Alternatively, Sling TV and fuboTV are two great-value cable replacement services that carry NBC and loads more premium channels, and better still for new subscribers Sling offers a 3-day FREE trial, while fuboTV has a 7-day FREE trial.
Folks in the UK and Australia arguably have it best, though, as the Super Bowl is 100% FREE to watch on BBC One and Channel 7, and their companion iPlayer and 7Plus streaming services, the last two of which can be watched from anywhere with a VPN if you’re a UK or Australian citizen abroad.
Super Bowl live stream 2022: how to watch Super Bowl 56 in the US with and without cable
The Super Bowl is back on NBC this year, with kick-off likely to be scheduled for the traditional time of 6.30pm ET / 3.30pm PT.
NBC, which is also the home of Sunday Night Football, is yet to set its Super Bowl 2022 coverage schedule in stone, but you can hang your hat on NBC building up to the game with an all-day slate of programming.
If you have the channel as part of your cable package, you can also live stream Super Bowl 56 directly through the NBC website.
How to watch Super Bowl 2022 without cable
If you don’t have NBC on cable, fear not. The obvious first port of call is a Peacock TV subscription. Plans start from $4.99 a month and can be cancelled anytime – you can sign up in no time on the Peacock website.
Probably the best value comes from Sling TV, however. Its Blue package costs $35 a month and includes NBC in most markets, as well as 30+ other channels. But even better, Sling is currently offering new subscribers a whole month of Sling Blue for just $10 at the time of writing.
Another over-the-top streaming service that includes NBC is fuboTV. And, better still, it also offers a FREE fuboTV trial.
The OTT streamer is a much more comprehensive cable replacement, and carries more than 100 channels including Fox, CBS and ESPN, for $64.99 a month.
How to watch a Super Bowl live stream FREE in Canada
Canadian NFL fans are some of the luckiest in the world, as streaming service DAZN is the place to watch Super Bowl 56, along with every single game of the 2021/22 season.
And it’s an absolute bargain – DAZN costs just CAD$20 a month or $150 a year.
Not only do you get every single NFL game, including NFL Game Pass and RedZone access, but DAZN’s also the exclusive Canadian streaming home of Premier League and Champions League soccer!
It also comes with support for iOS, Android, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Roku, Xbox One, PS4, and laptop/PC streaming (including Mac devices).
Plus, if previous years are anything to go by, we can also expected to see Super Bowl LVI televised by national broadcasters TSN and CTV, both of which also offer streaming access either on a standalone basis or at no extra cost for subscribers.
The Super Bowl 2022 kick-off time hasn’t been officially confirmed yet, but it’s likely to be 6.30pm ET / 3.30pm PT.
How to watch a FREE Super Bowl 2022 live stream in the UK
Super Bowl 2022 is being shown FREE on BBC One, with kick-off likely to be at 11.30pm GMT on Sunday night.
If you’re more likely to be tuning in on the move or from the comfort of your bed, you’ll also be able to live stream the action on BBC iPlayer.
If you’re already a subscriber, Sky Sports is also showing Super Bowl 56, and is the home of loads more brilliant sport, including Premier League football and NBA basketball.
If you don’t have Sky Sports as part of your TV package but want to try it out, Now TV will let you stream everything it has to offer without locking you into a lengthy contract.
Not in the UK but still want to catch the action? Use a VPN to live stream NFL as if you were at home – we explain how below.
How to live stream Super Bowl 2022 FREE in Australia
The Super Bowl 2022 is FREE to watch in Australia thanks to, Channel Seven.
Aussie NFL fans can create an account on Seven’s companion 7Plus streaming service by inputting your name, ZIP code and email address and watch a Super Bowl free live stream.
ESPN, available through Foxtel, has confirmed that it is showing the game, and you’ll also be able to stream it on your laptop or mobile using the Foxtel Go app.
That means streaming service Kayo Sports is showing the Super Bowl too, and is the ideal option for those who don’t want the commitment of a lengthy (and pricey) contract.
Kayo lets you stream on two devices with it $25 per month Basic plan, and on three devices with its $35 Premium plan, and both come with a FREE 14-day trial.
The Super Bowl is likely to kick-off at 10.30am AEDT on Monday morning, so you might want to book the day off work ahead of time.
Super Bowl live stream 2022: how to watch Super Bowl LVI online in Mexico
The NFL has been making a real push south of the border, with Mexico City hosting a selected NFL game on a semi-regular basis and it has now been confirmed that there will be a Super Bowl live stream free on Azteca 7.
Other options include ESPN, Fox Sports, Televisa and TV Azteca.
How to watch Super Bowl free online in Germany: 2022 live stream details
Germany boasted five NFL Europe teams at one point, so it’s little surprise that American football is huge in the European nation.
Its popularity means that German fans will be able to watch Super Bowl LVI free of charge. Last year’s event was shown on terrestrial channel ProSieben and you can watch Super Bowl 2022 on the same streaming platform.
How to watch Super Bowl 2022 from outside your country
If you’ve mismatched a holiday or you’re away on business and you want to watch your country’s Super Bowl 2022 coverage from abroad, then you’ll need to use a VPN. This will help you dial in to a location back in your home country to avoid geo-blocks and regain access to the content and services you already pay for back home.
A VPN is generally perfect for this as it allows you to change your IP address so you appear to be in a completely different location when the big game is on.
Use a VPN to live stream Super Bowl 2022 from anywhere
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Once you’ve chosen and installed your VPN of choice, simply open the service’s corresponding app, hit ‘choose location’, select the appropriate country, and you’ll be able to watch the broadcast as if you were back at home.
All you need to know about Super Bowl 2022
The 2022 Super Bowl is set to be staged at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Sunday, February 13.
Construction delays prevented the stunning new facility from hosting last year’s showpiece, and it’s hoped that we’ll see it at full capacity for this year’s event.
SoFi is a 70,000-seater, but can hold upwards of 100,000 fans if needed.
Of course, SoFi Stadium also happens to be the Los Angeles Rams’ home field, and we’re crossing our fingers for a partisan crowd.
Super Bowl 2022 halftime show: who’s performing at Super Bowl LVI?
Following in the footsteps of a performance from The Weeknd – a performance that launched several thousand memes and at times perfectly embodied the Chiefs – rap and R&B royalty Dr. Dre, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige and Snoop Dogg will headline the 2022 Super Bowl Half-Time Show.
It’s a megastar lineup that’s up there with the best there’s ever been, and will be just as big a spectacle as the game itself.
Super Bowl 2022 predictions
Proving that even sensible predictions can make us all look like fools, both top seeds were dumped out of the running at the earliest possible moment of a post-season that has been laden with shocks.
The Chiefs beat the Bills in the greatest gane in playoff history, before being dumped out by the Bengals, who also took the scalp of top AFC seeds the Titans.
The Rams, meanwhile, got the better of reigning champions the Buccaneers and may have retired the GOAT Tom Brady in the process, before finally banishing the curse of the 49ers, which has haunted them for so long.
It’s been more than two years since they last met, which means there’s no recent history to draw upon, but the Bengals look like perfect opponents for the Rams.
The lax protection that has been offered to Joe Burrow by his O-line of late will be a gift for Von Miller and Aaron Donald, while Jalen Ramsey is one of few cornerbacks capable of shutting down Ja’Marr Chase.
Cincinnati Bengals coach
Zac Taylor has been the head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals since February 2019. The Bengals won just six games during Taylor’s first two seasons in charge, but their patience has paid off handsomely. His previous role was quarterbacks coach at the Los Angeles Rams.
Los Angeles Rams coach
Sean McVay has been head coach of the Los Angeles Rams since January 2017, when he shot to fame as the youngest head coach in NFL history. He was named NFL Coach of the Year at the end of his fist season in charge, and has only failed to make the playoffs once.
Cincinnati Bengals QB
Joe Burrow was the first overall selection in the 2020 NFL Draft, but a promising first season was cut short by a horrific knee injury, which tore the ACL and MCL in his left knee. He returned at the start of this season and has been spellbindingly good, though the 25-year-old’s frequent displays of bravery can be difficult to watch at times.
Los Angeles Rams QB
The Rams traded Jared Goff and two first-round picks in 2022 and 2023 for Matthew Stafford ahead of this season, and the deal has worked wonders for both parties. The 33-year-old has long been one of the NFL’s most underrated QBs due to his long-term affiliation with the hapless Detroit Lions, and with elite personnel around him, he’s proven that he belongs at the top table.
Cincinnati Bengals record and history
The Bengals finished the regular season with a 10–7 record, which was enough to see them win the AFC North for the first time since 2015. Until their victory over the Raiders in January’s Wild Card round, their 31-year wait for a W in the playoffs was the longest active drought in the playoffs.
They’ve reached the Super Bowl twice, but were beaten by the 49ers on both occasions.
Los Angeles Rams record and history
The Rams posted a 12–5 record in the regular season, which saw them top the NFC West for the first time since 2018. They’re the second team ever to play the Super Bowl on home turf, after the Bucs won it on home soil last year.
They’re reached the Super Bowl on four previous occasions but have only lifted the Vince Lombardi Trophy once, in 2000.
Super Bowl LV: Who won Super Bowl 55?
Who else? Tom Brady won his seventh Super Bowl ring and was named Super Bowl MVP for the fifth time as he led his new team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, to a resounding victory over then-reigning champions the Kansas City Chiefs, on home soil.
It was a shockingly one-sided affair that few had seen coming, the top-seeded Chiefs crumbling spectacularly on the big stage.
Patrick Mahomes’ depleted O-line allowed their quarterback to get hit time and time again and his receivers vanished into thin air, showing that anything really can happen in this game.
