Where to Watch Locally, Watching Tips, Best Commercials and Recipes

Where to Watch the Super Bowl Locally

If no Super Bowl parties are on your radar – We recommend watching the game at one of these local Hilton Head Island or Bluffton spots. View or download the list here.

Super Bowl Watching Tips

If you are watching this year’s Super Bowl LVIII from the comfort of your home, tune into these helpful tips to make your viewing experience easy.

When and where:

This year’s Super Bowl will air live on February 11 at 6:30 pm Eastern time. For those with cable, the Super Bowl LVIII will be broadcast on two channels this year. For the first time, the Super Bowl will be aired in two formats: the traditional live broadcast on CBS and a special kids and family-friendly alternate telecast on Nickelodeon. The Nickelodeon broadcast will feature eye-catching graphics that pop up on the television screen, such as slime-filled end zones and SpongeBob SquarePants appearing between goalposts for field-goal attempts.

For those who do not have cable, there will be a CBS broadcast on Paramount Plus. Paramount Plus can be streamed on multiple devices, such as iPhones, iPads, Apple TV, FireTV, Playstation 4s/5s, Roku and Google TV. If you do not have a subscription to Paramount Plus, you can sign up for a plan and receive a seven-day trial period before being charged $5.99 monthly. You can cancel anytime during those seven days without being charged.

A few other ways to watch:

• Walmart Plus for $12.95 a month after a 30-day trial period
• FuboTV for $79.99 a month after a seven-day trial period
• Hulu+Live TV for $76 a month, no trial period
• Join a neighbor’s watch party

Quick Play-by-Play Tips:

• Have your Super Bowl food ready to go and nearby to avoid missing any major plays.
• Make sure your cable and Wi-Fi connections are correctly set up and running.
• Have napkins nearby for any excited fans who may drop food while cheering
• Create a comfortable viewing space. Add extra cushions, pillows and blankets for any guests who may get cold
• Download streaming apps in advance
• Have an HDMI cord prepared for connection to devices such as laptops, Xbox, or PlayStations.

Best Commercials to Look Forward to

Besides being the biggest football game of the year, the Super Bowl is notoriously known for having the best 30-second commercials that cost upwards of seven million dollars. Here are the top commercials to keep your eyes peeled out for!

Budweiser

Whether you’re a beer enthusiast or not, the Budweiser Clydesdale commercials are always a must-see fan favorite. Budweiser is back to grace our screens with their majestic Clydesdale horses. Press releases from Budweiser suggest that this year’s commercial will pay homage to the brand’s rich legacy throughout the years. Don’t miss the chance to witness another year of the beloved Clydesdales trotting into Super Bowl LVIII this year.

Nestle Drumstick Commercial

Drumstick is making its first-ever appearance during the Super Bowl. The ice cream brand recently teased a comical video on social media titled ‘Bag Check’ featuring comedian and actor Eric André, along with Drumstick’s quirky mascot, Dr. Umstick, attempting to sneak Drumstick ice cream through airport security but getting caught. The teaser has been paired with a campaign to designate the day after Super Bowl Sunday as a national holiday. Stay tuned for more to come during the first appearance of the game!

Popeyes

Prepare an exciting debut during the Super Bowl as Popeyes joins forces with actor and comedian Ken Jeong, along with his adorable pup Mocha, to unveil Popeyes’ latest creation: a new line of chicken wings. Popeyes’s new line of wings will feature five mouthwatering flavors: Signature Hot, Ghost Pepper, Sweet’N Spicy, Roasted Garlic Parmesan, and Jeong’s favorite, Honey BBQ. Jeong says the delightful, laughter-filled commercial will entertain viewers and leave you wanting to try all five wings.

Doritos

Doritos has unveiled four new flavors for its Dinamita line: Flamin’ Hot Queso, Hot Honey Mustard, Smokey Chile Queso and Tangery Fiery Lime. The 2024 Super Bowl makes a milestone for Doritos as this is their first-ever Dinaminta-focused advertisement. To build up excitement, Doritos has released two intriguing teasers to excite fans. The first teaser features a mystery celebrity from behind, prompting fans on social media to guess the identity. Later, Doritos revealed Jenna Ortega as the mystery celebrity, expressing her concern over the disappearance of the beloved Doritos. What could they be brewing up? Tune into the Super Bowl to unravel the mystery and discover where these delicious treats have vanished!

Starry

Another big-name brand making its debut during the Super Bowl is Starry. PepsiCo’s Starry has teamed up with the talented female rapper Ice Spice, marking her first appearance in a Super Bowl commercial. Stepping into the lemon limelight after the discontinued Sierra Mist, Starry has been branded to resonate with younger generations. This makes their partnership with Ice Spice a perfect match. Fans are bubbling with curiosity about the direction the commercial will take!

Nerds

Nerds is set to make history with their first-ever commercial airing during Super Bowl LVIII. Building anticipation, Nerds teases their ad featuring Addison Rae, a well-known TikTok star. In the commercial, Addison takes the role of a dance coach, hilariously attempting to teach an off-camera student while indulging in Nerds Gummy Clusters. Who is the off-camera student? Their identity will be revealed during the Super Bowl.

Oreo

Sparking excitement with their new tantalizing 15-second teaser, Oreo brings Kris Jenner in as their celebrity guest. This year’s commercial is set to take viewers on a nostalgic journey. Kris Jenner twists off the cookie top with a bit of a grin, hinting at more throwback surprises to come in the Super Bowl ad. The teaser concludes with a message, “It all starts with a twist this February.’ Such a captivating strategy to entice viewers and leave them eagerly waiting for more.

Dove

Dove is set to make a big comeback this year for the first time since 2006. Their end goal? To spotlight the importance of creating an inclusive environment for younger girls who play sports despite their appearance. Dove wants to capitalize on the trend that many girls aged 11 to 17 struggle with body confidence and abandon sports due to the issue. How will the ad play out? Watch the Super Bowl LVIII to find out!

BMW

BMW is set to return after a year-long hiatus from the Super Bowl. They have kept their commercial under wraps, only letting the public know that there will be a celebrity feature, it is a 60-second-long commercial and will showcase an electric vehicle. The last Super Bowl feature was in 2022 and featured Arnold Schwarzenegger and Salma Hayek riding around in an electric BMW iX, this campaign led to a rise in sales. Will this year’s ad create the same effect? Catch the first half of the game to discover what BWM has in store.

Opendoor

Making history, Opendoor will sell a home live during the Super Bowl LVIII’s halftime. Two teaser ads have given an inside look at homeowners providing live tours via their cellphones, simplifying the process. During the Super Bowl ad, a homeowner will offer a live virtual tour of their home in Atlanta, Georgia. Following the ad, the house will be immediately listed for sale and ready for people to put offers on the house, showcasing how fast a homeowner can secure an all-cash offer within a short time frame, like a halftime. Don’t miss this groundbreaking ad during the Super Bowl!

Super Bowl Recipes

A new study has revealed America’s favorite Super Bowl foods, with some gameday classics appearing further down the list than you might expect. Whether a classic or something new to try on gameday, we have recipes for the top ten Super Bowl foods that will leave your taste-buds dancing.

Give these recipes a try

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