Best TVs for watching sports

Why you should shop for TVs today in preparation for Super Bowl Sunday

Fans have been watching the Super Bowl for over half a century. Whether your team made it this year, you just want to see elite-level competition, or you only tuned in for the entertainment, when you watch the game, there's one thing everyone wants: to see it clearly. Now is the perfect time to upgrade and find the best TV for watching sports.

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In this article: Amazon Fire TV 55-Inch Omni Series 4K UHD Smart TV, Roku Smart TV 2025 – 50-Inch Select Series and Sony 55-Inch OLED 4K Ultra HD TV BRAVIA 8 Smart Google TV

First, understand the terminology

There are so many confusing terms that are touted as selling points, it's essential that you know what they mean to help you know exactly what you're getting.

• Anti-blur technology: When you're watching fast-paced scenes with a lot of action, such as a football game, the images can blur and make it hard to see details. Anti-blur technology reduces this blur so you can enjoy the action.
• Black level: Since it takes light to show a picture on TV, it's difficult to get true, deep blacks. OLED TVs are the best at producing blacker blacks, but most LED TVs can also provide decent results.
• HDR: You want a TV with High Dynamic Range. This enhances the picture quality dramatically, giving you a wider range of colors and brighter highlights. 
• LCD vs. LED: Believe it or not, an LED TV is actually an LCD TV. The difference is the backlighting: an LCD TV uses cold cathode fluorescent lamps, and an LED TV uses light-emitting diodes. In general, an LED TV offers a wider range of colors and contrast than an LCD TV.
• OLED: An OLED TV is an advanced version of an LED TV. It delivers contrast control down the individual pixel, while LED TVs only offer regional control. This makes an OLED TV the best on the market, but it's also the most expensive.
• Quantum dots: Quantum dot technology resides between LED and OLED in both quality and price. Models with this technology are categorized as QLED TVs.
• Refresh rate: The refresh rate lets you know how quickly a TV can refresh its display. The higher the refresh rate, the smoother the picture appears to the human eye. While 60Hz (refreshing 60 times per second) is generally acceptable, for video games and fast-paced action, 120Hz is better.
• Smart TV: Smart TVs are simply units that are connected to the internet. This feature lets you stream content and run apps.

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Top TV deals to set you up for Super Bowl Sunday

Amazon Fire TV 55-Inch Omni Series 4K UHD Smart TV

Amazon shines when it comes to delivering value. This Amazon Fire TV is affordable, yet offers 4K Ultra HD with HDR 10 to give you a crisper, more vibrant picture with brighter colors. The smart TV has three HDMI inputs so you can connect multiple devices, and offers built-in voice control so you can enjoy hands-free TV. 

Roku Smart TV 2025 – 50-Inch Select Series

If budget is your primary concern, this smaller option might be the right fit for you. It has everything you need, from a 4K display to a 60Hz refresh rate. However, at 50 inches, it's best for a more intimate Super Bowl crowd. This TV has built-in Roku streaming and an enhanced voice remote.

Samsung 65-Inch Class Crystal UHD U8000F 4K Smart TV (2025 Model)

This smart TV boasts a clear 4K picture with 3D color mapping and upscaling. The TV is crafted from a single sheet of metal and feature a slim bezel so it will blend better with your decor. Enjoy 2,700 free channels including 400 plus Samsung TV Plus premium channels at no extra cost.

Samsung 55-Inch Class Frame Series 4K Quantum HDR Smart TV

This QLED Samsung TV stands out from other models because it turns into artwork when not in use. The thin frame on this Samsung smart TV makes it possible to display replicas of paintings from museums and galleries when you aren't watching sporting events, a movie or other content. It's one of the top frame TVs with 4K resolution out there, and it's our Testing Labs pick for those looking to add some flair to their media room.

Sony 55-Inch OLED 4K Ultra HD TV BRAVIA 8 Smart Google TV

This 55-inch Sony TV has 4K resolution, Ultra HD and XR Contrast Booster 15 for dazzling picture and detailed colors. This OLED TV has an advanced processor and color technology to enhance every scene in real time. All major streaming apps are built in, plus you get access to high-quality 4K movies through Sony’s included service with credits and a subscription. 

Samsung 55-Inch Class OLED 4K S90D Series HDR+ Smart TV

This OLED Samsung TV has 4K AI upscaling and an OLED display with a nearly instantaneous response time to boost brightness and image clarity. Combined with motion enhancement technology, you'll get to watch even the most rapid live sports sequences without blurriness. 

Sony 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD TV X90L Series: BRAVIA XR Full Array LED Smart Google TV

This 4K UHD TV has superior brightness and contrast, with local dimming for deeper darks and richer colors. It has a built-in Google Assistant, a fast 120Hz refresh rate, as well as motion enhancement and anti-glare technologies. 

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