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You know it and I know it: Watching live sports can be a juggling act, and with the NFL season here, you may be considering YouTube TV's NFL Sunday Ticket as an option to stream football. But we know it's still a bit pricey. Whether you pay for it in installments, get it as a perk through Verizon or have a student discount, you're still shelling out money. But, NFL fans, there's a way to watch Sunday Ticket without spending money on a subscription. The catch? You'll have to leave the house.

DirecTV has an app called Sports Bar Finder that helps you locate bars and restaurants around the US that offer 15 different TV sports packages, including NFL Sunday Ticket. It's available via web browser and operates using your location or by inputting a postal code.

If you're unsure about paying $276 for a new Sunday Ticket plan or up to $480 as a returning customer looking to resurrect your subscription for the 2025 season, then this could be an alternative. I tried out Sports Bar Finder (and called a few establishments to confirm they'll carry the package this season) and have provided a walkthrough on how it works.

The Sports Bar Finder app used to be available for Android and iOS devices but now it's only accessible via a web browser.

To tailor the results even more, you can filter by amenities (e.g., Wi-Fi or good for groups) or rating. The app pulls ratings from Yelp reviews.