How to watch the 2022 Super Bowl LVI in Canada

Plus: how to catch the extremely adorable Puppy Bowl.
February 11, 2022 2:01 p.m. EST
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Get your snacks ready and your squad together, the 2022 Super Bowl LVI is just around the corner. The Super Bowl is the event of the year that brings together sport fanatics and music lovers alike. Not into sports or music? There still might be something for you! The Super Bowl is just as known for being the home to some of the most iconic commercials that will leave people talking about it at work the next day (… or on Zoom Work, anyway).

Although we do love the football of it all, we can’t talk about the Super Bowl without bringing up the Puppy Bowl. Get your heartstrings prepared for the most awe-worthy furry friend event of the year. We guarantee that you may consider adopting a little pup of your own (or another) after watching these puppies battle it out on the Puppy Bowl XVII field.

Not only that, Super Bowl Sunday always boasts some of the best TV with some of the biggest shows getting the coveted post-Super Bowl TV slot (the Friends Super Bowl episode comes to mind). This year, on CTV, the stellar comedy to get the honour is CTV Original Children Ruin Everything. The all-new episode, “Road Trips”, will air immediately following the Big Game on CTV, CTV.ca, and the CTV app. 

Are you eager to watch the TV event of the year? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We've put together everything you need to know about the Super Bowl from how to watch the game to how you can view the most adorable puppy showdown ever.

Who is playing in Super Bowl LVI?

Super Bowl LVI will see the L.A. Rams come up against the Cincinnati Bengals. Quarterback Matthew Stafford leads the Rams who will play in front of their hometown crowd – making them just the second team in NFL history to do so. They face off against emerging star quarterback Joe Burrow and the upstart Bengals for a chance to lift the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy. For more info on the Super Bowl match-up, check out TSN's extensive NFL coverage.

What is the Super Bowl about?

At the end of the day, the Super Bowl is really about the football. In the event of the year, the day brings together the top teams in the NFL to battle head-to-head to win the coveted Super Bowl championship title and the Vince Lombardi Trophy. 

Of course, there's also the always-killer Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show. 

Who’s performing at the Halftime Show?

This year will be like no other. The NFL is bringing together some of the most iconic R&B artists and rappers of all time including: Dr. Dre, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, and Kendrick Lamar. How many times do you get to see so many legends share the same stage? You will not want to leave your seat this halftime show.

Who is singing the national anthem? 

Mickey Guyton is set to sing the American national anthem at the Super Bowl on Sunday. She told the L.A. Times getting to do "The Star Spangled Banner" at the Super Bowl is a "full circle moment."

“The national anthem is my song,” she said. “The first time I sung it was at a basketball game when I was 13, and I kept my eyes closed the whole time. But then they asked me to sing at every game after that.”

Where is the Super Bowl taking place this year?

The Super Bowl will take place in Inglewood, California at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, February 13th. The live broadcast starts at 6 p.m. ET/PT and kickoff time set for 6:30 p.m. ET/PT on CTV and TSN.

What time is the 2022 Super Bowl and where can I watch in Canada?

The 2022 Super Bowl LVI airs Sunday, February 13th with the official broadcast starting at 6 p.m. ET/PT and kickoff time set for 6:30 p.m. ET/PT on CTV and TSN. You can watch the Super Bowl live on CTV, TSNCTV.ca, TSN Direct, the CTV app on Android and iOS

What else is happening on TV that day?

The TSN Edge gets in the pre-game huddle with a deeper dive into betting, fantasy, stats, and insights, providing football fans with the ultimate inside edge ahead of the game.

Also ahead of the game, fans can treat themselves to Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg co-hosting the other big game: Puppy Bowl XVIII. The Puppy Bowl pre-show kicks off on Sunday, Feb. 13 at 1 p.m. ET, followed by the three-hour main event at 2 p.m. ET, on Animal Planet and streaming on CTV.ca and the CTV app.

Following the game, TSN will deliver a special edition of SPORTSCENTRE, recapping all the key moments from both on and off the field, with additional contributions from the panel as well as reporter Farhan Lalji.

Post-Super Bowl on CTV, you can catch a special episode of the new CTV Original comedy Children Ruin Everything. In the all-new episode, “Road Trips”, the Berneys struggle to survive a chaotic road trip to Manitoulin Island. The show continues in its regular timeslot of Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT, beginning Feb. 16 on CTV, CTV.ca, and the CTV app.

What is the Puppy Bowl?

If sports aren’t your thing, The Puppy Bowl is the perfect alternative for any animal lover. This year marks its 18th year, and 115 adoptable furry pals will compete in their own events in the three-hour show hosted by Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg. With know-how and swagger, Snoop and Martha provide play updates, lead training sessions, run drills, and lend motivation to inspire their all-adoptable puppy players to greatness. 

This year, a few of the pups have special needs, but aren’t letting their abilities hold them back from winning the championship title (the “Chewy Lombarky Trophy”) and find their fur-ever homes.

How can I watch the Puppy Bowl?

The Puppy Bowl XVIII pre-show kicks off on Sunday, Feb. 13 at 1 p.m. ET, followed by the three-hour main event at 2 p.m. ET, on Animal Planet and streaming on CTV.ca and the CTV app.

Who are the puppy ambassadors this year?

There are over 115 puppies competing this year, but we feel like these few canines need a special shoutout. The pups on team Fluff have diverse physical and neurological abilities with the team consisting. We're rooting for you, Rocket, Bunny, Irwin, Forrest, and Benny!

What time is the 2022 Puppy Bowl and where can I watch in Canada?

The 2022 Puppy Bowl will air on February 13 at 2 p.m. ET/11a.m. PT on Animal Planet.

How can I stream the 2022 Super Bowl & Puppy Bowl in Canada?

You can stream the 2021 American Music Awards in Canada on CTV.ca, TSN Direct, on desktop, mobile web, and through the CTV app on Android and iOS on smartphones, tablets and connected TV devices.

You can stream the Puppy Bowl on desktop, mobile web, and through the CTV app on Android and iOS on smartphones, tablets and connected TV devices.

How can I watch the 2022 Super Bowl & Puppy Bowl for free?

You can watch the Super Bowl LVI and the Puppy Bowl for free on the CTV website or app on Android and iOS.

How can I watch the 2022 Super Bowl & Puppy Bowl live?

Tune into the live broadcast to Super Bowl LVI on TSN and CTV, and the Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet. You can watch the Super Bowl live via the CTV website.

How can I watch the 2022 Super Bowl & Puppy Bowl with no cable?

Watch the Super Bowl LVI on TSN.ca and the Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet and the CTV app Android and iOS.

How can I watch the 2022 Super Bowl & Puppy Bowl after it airs?

You can watch the 2022 Super Bowl on TSN.ca, and  TSN Direct, and the CTV app Android and iOS the day after broadcast. You can also catch the Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet after the broadcast.

Do I need a login for CTV.ca?

You will need to select a TV provider and sign in with a CTV account to stream the Super Bowl and Puppy Bowl live on CTV.ca


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