Mega-events like the Super Bowl, the Grammy Awards, and the PGA Masters make even non-regulars want to tune in throughout the year.

However, while CBS is home to major sports and event content, it also delivers a number of quality programs, including "The Late Show," "RuPaul's Drag Race," and "NCIS."

However, while accessing CBS within the US is relatively easy, if you are outside the US, you may run into problems, even if you are paying for the network. So let me explain exactly how to watch CBS live anywhere in the world.

If you are in the US, watching CBS live couldn't be easier.

If you pay for cable, CBS All Access (or Paramount Plus), or another OTT subscription package that includes CBS, simply switch channels on your TV or open the app. For mobile devices, simply open the streaming provider's app to watch.

If you don't have a TV package that includes CBS and want more than CBS All Access can offer, I recommend checking out FuboTV. For $64.99/month, it's a worthwhile alternative to cable, and you get CBS and other important networks and excellent sports coverage.

Best of all, FuboTV offers a 7-day free trial so you can try the service with no commitment and watch CBS live virtually for free.

If you are outside the U.S., things are a little different.

Viewers in the U.S. have a very wide choice of providers to access CBS, but if you are outside the country or live elsewhere, you have few options.

If you already have cable or an OTT provider like FuboTV and you are outside the US, the most efficient way to access it is to change locations with the best VPN. All you need to do is select a VPN server in the US and head to the streaming provider's site as if you were at home. Then sign in with your details and start watching.

Our top recommendation is ExpressVPN, thanks to its super simple and powerful app, excellent unblocking capabilities, and plethora of server locations worldwide.

If an event like the Super Bowl is not available for free on TV in your country and CBS is broadcasting it for free (not unheard of), you can also watch it totally free using VPN. All you need to do is change your current location to the United States and head to the CBS or CBS Sports website.

For those in the US, signing up for CBS is very easy.

CBS comes with almost all basic cable and satellite TV, and if you've cut the cord completely, it's also available on OTT services like FuboTV, AT&T TV Now, and Hulu with Live TV.

But if you just want to watch CBS, the cheapest option is CBS All Access. For only $5.99/month, it is a convenient way to add to a service that does not offer a network, such as Sling TV.

If you are a US resident (or at least have a US credit card), you can subscribe to CBS All Access or any OTT provider that carries CBS anywhere in the world.

All you have to do is sign up for ExpressVPN, change your location to the US, and head to the provider's website as usual. Then enter your U.S. credit card information and start watching.

However, if you do not have a U.S. credit card, unfortunately you will not be able to access CBS this way, even if you change your location using a VPN.

The good news is that football fans everywhere will be able to watch the big game for free this Sunday; just connect your VPN to a server in the US and access the CBS Sports website. It is also available for free on the BBC in the UK, so there are plenty of options wherever you are.

If you have CBS All Access, or a streaming or cable subscription with regular access to CBS, you can also watch on Roku: add the CBS All Access channel (or streaming provider's app) to your Roku device, enter your subscription information Simply.

However, if you want to watch CBS via VPN on a Roku outside the US, you will need to install a router VPN. This is because the Roku device itself does not support VPN. It's a little more complicated than on a desktop or smartphone, but our top choice, ExpressVPN, makes it super easy with a dedicated router app and easy-to-follow tutorials.

CBS All Access is available on the Amazon Appstore, and all you need to do is download the app and sign in with the relevant credentials. CBS is also available through each streaming provider's app.

Additionally, since the Fire Stick is Android-based, it also supports VPNs. If you want to watch CBS on your Fire Stick outside of the U.S., check out our guide to the best Fire Stick VPN services available.

The first and most important reason to use a VPN with CBS is to be able to access paid content anywhere in the world. In other words, if you are in Canada, the UK, or any other country, you can connect to a server in the US and log into CBS as if you were in your living room.

And that's not all. If you have a good Internet connection but CBS is buffering or playing in low quality, you may be suffering from network throttling.

This happens when your ISP detects high bandwidth usage of your connection and intentionally slows it down to ensure that everyone gets similar speeds. High bandwidth usage includes torrenting, gaming, and of course streaming HD content.

VPNs anonymize the intended use of your connection, so the provider does not know that you are streaming. As a result, the provider cannot slow down your connection.

VPNs also provide unparalleled privacy and security for any kind of browsing, so if you not only want to watch live CBS overseas, but also keep your personal information safe, a secure VPN is the perfect solution.