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5 football shows, movies and specials to watch on Hulu before the Super Bowl
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5 football shows, movies and specials to watch on Hulu before the Super Bowl

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If the end of the 2023/2024 season is already leaving a football-sized hole in your heart, we have good news. Hulu is loaded with sports content to help you through, from Super Bowl weekend until the beginning of next season. Here are some of the best shows, movies, documentaries and more streaming on Hulu for football fans.

Hard Knocks: In Season With The Miami Dolphins

Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at life for Miami Dolphins players, coaches and staff over the second half of the 2023 NFL season. The HBO docuseries follows the team from game to game, showing everything from the prep work beforehand to how the team celebrates wins and deals with losses. Plus, you’ll get to know the faces of the team off the field.


Man in the Arena: Tom Brady

Whether you’re a fan or not, it’s hard to argue against Tom Brady’s long list of accomplishments from his time in the NFL. In Man in the Arena, Brady gives viewers an inside look into his long football career. The series has the former QB looking back at each of his Super Bowl appearances and breaking down each win and defeat, along with the personal and professional highs and lows between games. Yes, including Deflategate.


The League

The League, a sitcom that ran for seven seasons from 2009 to 2015, revolves around a group of friends who care deeply about each other but care about winning their annual fantasy football tournament just as much. The series follows the group in their everyday lives as they deal with relationships, jobs and other real-life issues but it all comes back to the annual cutthroat competition among the friends.


Ballers

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson stars in this series about a retired NFL player, Spencer Strasmore,  making a career change to become a financial manager for players in Miami. Through Spencer’s work, viewers will get glimpses into the fictional lives of both young football stars and veteran players balancing living life in the spotlight and making responsible decisions for their futures. Described by fans as Entourage meets the NFL, the short episodes are perfect for binge-watching.


The Water Boy

If your team didn’t have the best year, you might need some comedic relief. Hulu has you covered with an on-demand library filled with sports-themed movies in every category. The Waterboy is a classic Adam Sandler comedy about a water boy who finally gets the chance to make his dreams come true by playing football with the team.


FAQ

Can I watch Hulu for free?

Hulu does not currently have a free trial for its live TV package. 

Can I watch the Super Bowl on Hulu?

Yes. The Super Bowl will air on CBS, with an alternate telecast on Nickelodeon. Hulu + Live TV has both channels in its lineup.

Can I watch live sports on Hulu?

Yes. Hulu is a great option for watching live sports, with the channels you’ll need for NFL games and more pro and college sports.

Jess is a writer, editor, and Cleveland sports fan. She previously worked for TV Guide and Cord Cutters News where she covered all things streaming and sports.