NBC is streaming Super Bowl XLIX for free

The good folks at NBC have decided to give everyone with internet the ability to see the big game. Super Bowl XLIX is being played in Glendale, Arizona, between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks.

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There has been a lot said about the game, including fans complaining that they aren’t able to watch the game at home. Well, complain no more.

It is bound to be an excellent game, with one of the best offenses in the league going up against the best defense. The news of free broadcasting will be music to the ears of people who were complaining about paying for cable to watch the game. NBCU is showing the game to drive the usage of TVE.

"“We are leveraging the massive digital reach of the Super Bowl to help raise overall awareness of TV Everywhere by allowing consumers to explore our vast TVE offering with this special one-day-only access”- Alison Moore, g.m. and exec VP of TV Everywhere for NBCU"

Though this is an incredible offer, they don’t have the rights to stream on smartphones, as those rights lay with Verizon Wireless. You can, however, use the link to watch it on your tablet or desktop computer.

It is really a clever piece of business, and a big bonus for NFL fans. Especially for the fans who have had to cancel Super Bowl parties due to weather.

If you were planning to go to a friends house but can’t travel due to the snow, fear not. Just whip out your computer and enjoy the game. Even though it’s a great offer, let’s not make NBC out to be Robin Hood, they are set to make an absolute fortune today from commercials alone.

NBC will generate roughly $350 million from ads during the Super Bowl: http://t.co/rBKKKuLU05
— Forbes (@Forbes) February 1, 2015

You can see the game by following this link- http://stream.nbcsports.com/liveextra.

H/T Variety