You can’t beat watching big sporting events like football on a great TV. But sometimes, that’s not possible. Sometimes, you’ll need to come up with another solution for your footie fix.
That’s where tablets come in. They’re mobile enough for you to take and watch almost anywhere, and the screens are a lot bigger than your smartphone. So, no struggling to see the onscreen action. If you find yourself in any of these scenarios, a tablet can save the day:
An inconvenient family event
Why would anyone book a wedding or birthday party that clashes with a big game of football? Well, it happens. And if you can’t get out of it, take a tablet along. Just be discreet and don’t get carried away – shouting “Come on, move it!” in the middle of the father of the bride’s speech won’t go down too well.
A long commute home
If you’re still heading home when the game starts, you don’t have to miss kick-off – start streaming the match onto your tablet. You’ll need a data plan if there’s no Wi-Fi available though, so get that sorted before you head off on your travels.
When not everyone wants to watch
If not everybody in your house wants to watch football, you need to negotiate. For example, you can offer to only watch the big games on TV. Then simply skulk off into your bedroom to watch the not-so-important games on your tablet. Of course, what actually counts as a ‘big game’ is open for debate, but we’ll leave that up to you.
When matches clash
Now and then during a big football tournament, two matches will be played at the same time. With a tablet at your side and a TV in front of you, you’ll be able to keep track of both.
When you need more stats
A tablet can come in handy even when you’re watching the game on TV. Use it to catch up on your fantasy football or real-life footie stats, and get answer to those all important questions, such as “Is Jude Bellingham really the first person born after 2000 to score a goal in the World Cup finals?”
What are the best tablets for watching sports on?
Thinking of getting a tablet for football or sporting events? We’ve picked out a few of the best below.
Apple 10.9" iPad Air (2022)
The best choice for… incredible screen quality
With its 10.9” Liquid Retina Display, the iPad Air (2022) is a great tablet for watching sports on. The all-screen design means you can really immerse yourself in the game with no distractions, and the P3 Wide Colour feature makes everything look vibrant - from the flag-wearing fans to the dazzling kit of the Mexican goalkeeper.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 8 Ultra
The best choice for… big screen action
If you really want to go large, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8 Ultra is hard to beat. Its 14.6” screen is bigger than a lot of laptops, and the quality is right up there too. It’s a Super AMOLED display, so colours really pop and blacks look incredibly deep. Plus, Dolby Atmos pumps out three-dimensional sound to put you right in the middle of the action.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A8
The best choice for… all-round entertainment
The Galaxy Tab A8 is one of the best mid-priced tablets you can buy. For the price you get a stylish Samsung slimline design packing some serious tech. The octa-core processor is powerful enough for all sorts of entertainment and multi-tasking, and the 10.5" Full HD+ IPS display gives you and clear and vibrant picture from every angle. So, if you’ve got a couple of mates crowding in, they’ll get the same view as you.
Huawei Matepad T10 9.7”
The best choice for… affordability
If your budget won’t stretch to one of the big name tablets above, here’s a more affordable choice. The Huawei MatePad T10 has a great display for its price – an HD ‘full view’ screens with minimal bezels. Sound is decent too, with dual speakers tuned to give you a clear and symmetrical listening experience.
Lenovo Tab M10 10.1" Tablet
The best choice for… battery life
The Lenovo Tab M10 has bags of battery life - up to 10 hours – so you can catch two, three or four matches on the go without having to look for a plug. With an HD 10.1” screen and Dolby Atmos sound, it’s great for entertainment – and at a nice low price too.
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