Samsung Introduces the First-Ever TV Transfer Portal to Elevate College Football Fans Championship Viewing Experience

The biggest moments in college football demand a championship level viewing experience to match. Just in time for this year’s national championship, Samsung Electronics America announced the launch of the first ever Samsung TV Transfer Portal.

The TV Transfer Portal is designed to enhance the viewing experience for fans across the country and match their level of fandom with the most advanced, action-ready tech.

On January 19, 2026, the TV Transfer Portal will open for a limited time only¹ (4-9pm ET) to offer fans at watch parties without a Samsung TV the chance to “transfer” to a better game-day viewing experience. If you’re among the first 900 people to direct message Samsung (@SamsungUS) on Instagram or X with a photo of your current non-Samsung TV setup, Samsung will then send eligible fans $50 via Venmo² for a rideshare to “transfer” to a watch party that has a Samsung TV.

“Nothing ruins a championship watch party faster than a subpar TV setup,” said Sukhmani Mohta, Chief Marketing & Partnerships Officer, Home Entertainment at Samsung Electronics America. “Our TV Transfer Portal is a fun way to celebrate college football fandom by helping fans level up their game-day experience with the best TV technology. Championship-worthy moments deserve a championship-worthy TV, and that’s Samsung.”

With features like Supersize Picture Enhancer³, so fans can see every detail on the biggest screens without that annoying blur, and Glare Free Technology so you get virtually no glare, Samsung is committed to delivering the ultimate game viewing experience with its fan-worthy TVs.

 

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In addition to the TV Transfer Portal, Samsung is also offering up to 50% off select Samsung TV’s⁴ until February 8 at https://www.samsung.com/us/tvs/sports-tv/. That way, game day hosts can upgrade their own set-ups – and ensure their guests don’t “transfer” to another watch party this year.

To learn more and stay tuned for additional can’t-miss home entertainment deals, follow @SamsungUS on Instagram, TikTok and X.

1 Abbreviated Terms and Conditions (T&Cs). Takes place on 1/19/26 at 4:00:00 PM (ET) through 9:00:00 PM (ET), or when all available Rewards have been claimed, whichever occurs first. Open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older at the time of participation. Awarding of rewards are subject to sponsor’s sole discretion. For complete T&Cs, go to Samsung.com/TVtransfer. Void where prohibited. Venmo is not responsible for the administration of this offer or the fulfillment of payments. Sponsor: Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

2 Venmo funds transfer will be completed with qualifying participants by Fooji, Inc., a designated partner of the Sponsor (Samsung Electronics America, Inc.). Venmo is not responsible for the administration of this offer or the fulfillment of payments.  Full terms and conditions can be found here.

3 Available on 2024 & 2025 models 85″ and larger, excluding 85″ Crystal UHD,  85″ Q8F,  85″ Q7F, 85″ Q70D and 85″ Q60D.

4 1/2-2/8. Savings vary by SKU. While supplies last. Terms apply. Promotion applied at checkout.