As cable prices soared and streaming services offered more content, more and more people were opting for cable instead. Streaming services are great for watching prime time TV shows for cheap, but they often leave many football fans wondering how they can follow their team. It’s in fact easier than you might think. Luckily, there are many other ways to watch the latest games without cable, or even the tv. Don’t miss a game when the football season starts with this cord-cutting guide to watching football.

Take advantage of the Local Sports Bar

Watching the game at your favourite bar is among the oldest tried and true methods of watching the game without a cable subscription. It also comes with lots of perks, like endless beer, on-demand chicken wings, and the joy of supporting your team with other fans. Sure, watching football in a bar can be expensive (particularly if the team’s win makes you feel generous by buying a round), but it may not cost as much as a year’s worth of cable bills.

Watch When You Want and Where You Want on Your Mobile Device

For those who want the freedom to watch football wherever they choose and at their own time, online and mobile streaming services are the perfect solution. Online and mobile streaming services allow football fans to enjoy the game anywhere and everywhere, making it a fantastic option for those looking to cut the cord. programs like Binge On T-Mobile is ideal for those who prefer watching matches on a mobile device, such as the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. Binge On T-Mobile lets users access popular sports networks, such as ESPN and Fox Sports, and stream without using up valuable data, perfect for keeping tabs on every touchdown on the go.

There is also NFL Game Pass which is the official streaming service of the NFL. NFL Game Pass costs $99.99 for one year of access and allows users to stream every NFL game, including the playoffs and Super Bowl, via any connected mobile device. Games can even be streamed to televisions using Apple TV, Google Chromecast, PlayStation 4, or Xbox One.

Watch the game live from your mobile device or stream it to your television with Sling TV. Starting from $20.00 per month, Sling TV allows users to tailor their service to their needs so you only pay for the channels you truly want. ESPN is included in the $20.00 plan but for a further $5.00 a month, football (and sports fans) can add the Sports Extras package for more live football and sports coverage.

Take Main Network with Digital Antenna

So can you Watch matches broadcast on major networks, ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox, without spending a fortune on cable. Buying a digital antenna is one way. There are many options in terms of digital antennas, allowing users to watch non-cable broadcasters (including ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox) for a one-time antenna fee. But be warned, sometimes the reception is not that good with digital antennas and a few channels may not come through at all. Live streaming services from individual broadcasters can help get rid of this problem. For around $6.00 per month, CBS offers CBS All Access. CBS All Access allows live streaming to mobile devices, including tabletsand via television streaming platforms, such as Roku, Apple TV, and Google Chromecast.

Cutting cable wires does not must be scary for football fans. Thanks to online and mobile streaming services together with good old fashioned sports bars and tv antennas, no football fan should must miss a game when the football season starts. May the odds be in your team’s favor this year!