Where to Watch the Super Bowl 2027: TV Channel and How to Watch
Where to watch the Super Bowl 2027? Super Bowl LXI airs on ESPN and ABC on Sunday, February 14, 2027, with kickoff at 6:30 PM ET. You can also stream it on Disney+, the ESPN app and NFL+.
It is the first Super Bowl ever shown on ESPN, and ABC’s first since 2006. Joe Buck and Troy Aikman call the game from SoFi Stadium.
The free option is your local ABC station with an antenna. For start times in your own time zone, see the Super Bowl kickoff time.
- Game
- Super Bowl LXI (2027)
- Teams
- TBD (AFC champion vs NFC champion)
- Date
- Sunday, February 14, 2027
- Kickoff
- 6:30 PM ET / 3:30 PM PT
- Stadium
- SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
- TV
- ESPN and ABC
- Streaming
- Disney+, the ESPN app and NFL+
- Halftime show
- Jay-Z
- National anthem
- TBA
- Your local time
- Sun, Feb 14, 6:30 PM EST
What Channel is the Super Bowl on?
Super Bowl LXI is on ESPN and ABC. ESPN produces the broadcast and ABC simulcasts it, so both channels show the same game at the same time.
Spanish speakers can watch on ESPN Deportes. On DIRECTV, ESPN is channel 206, and ABC is your local station.
How to Watch the Super Bowl for Free
The only free way to watch is your local ABC station over the air. Connect an HD antenna to your TV, scan for channels and tune to ABC on game day.
An antenna gets you the English ABC broadcast only. It does not get you ESPN or ESPN Deportes. Test your antenna a few days before the game, because reception depends on your distance from the station.
How to Watch the Super Bowl on Disney+
Disney+ streams Super Bowl LXI for the first time. Disney says all US Disney+ subscribers can watch the game, in English and in Spanish.
Plans that include ESPN Unlimited, such as the Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited bundle, add the wider ESPN coverage. For those subscribers, Disney+ coverage starts at 11 AM ET on game day.
How to Watch the Super Bowl on the ESPN App
The ESPN app streams the game with an ESPN Unlimited plan or a TV provider login that includes ESPN. ESPN Unlimited includes every ESPN network, ESPN+ and NFL Network.
Live TV services that carry ESPN and your local ABC station also work, including Hulu + Live TV and DIRECTV.
Super Bowl 2027 Streaming Options Compared
| Option | What you get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| ABC with an antenna | English broadcast on your local ABC station | Free after buying an antenna |
| Disney+ | The game in English and Spanish | Included with any US Disney+ plan |
| ESPN Unlimited | ESPN networks, ESPN+ and NFL Network in the ESPN app | $31.99 a month |
| Disney+, Hulu, ESPN Unlimited bundle | Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Unlimited together | From $35.99 a month |
| NFL+ | The game on phones and tablets | See NFL+ plans |
| Hulu + Live TV or DIRECTV | ESPN plus your local ABC station | Varies by package |
Prices were checked against ESPN’s Super Bowl LXI plans page on November 14, 2026. Plans can change before game day.
How to Watch the Super Bowl on Your Phone
NFL+ streams the game on phones and tablets. The Disney+ and ESPN apps also work on mobile with the plans above.
Streams usually run 20 to 40 seconds behind the antenna broadcast. If friends are texting about big plays, the over-the-air ABC signal is the fastest.
Where to Watch the Super Bowl Outside the US
NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every playoff game and Super Bowl LXI in more than 200 markets outside the US and China. ESPN and Disney+ are also distributing the game in some countries outside the US.
In the UK, Sky Sports carries the NFL season through to the Super Bowl. In 2026, Channel 5 showed the game free to air, but the free-to-air partner for 2027 is not confirmed yet. This page is updated when it is.
Kickoff is 11:30 PM GMT in the UK. For every country, see the time zone table on the Super Bowl kickoff time page.
Where to Watch the Super Bowl Halftime Show
The halftime show is part of the game broadcast, so it is on the same channels and apps. Jay-Z headlines the show this year. See the halftime show time for when it starts.
Where to Watch the Super Bowl 2027 FAQ
What channel is the Super Bowl on in 2027?
Super Bowl LXI airs on ESPN and ABC in the US, with a Spanish broadcast on ESPN Deportes. It is the first Super Bowl ever shown on ESPN.
Can I watch the Super Bowl on Disney+?
Yes. Disney says all US Disney+ subscribers can stream Super Bowl LXI, in English and in Spanish.
How can I watch the Super Bowl for free?
Watch your local ABC station with an over-the-air antenna. The antenna is a one-time purchase, and the ABC broadcast itself is free.
Can I watch the Super Bowl on the ESPN app?
Yes, with an ESPN Unlimited plan or a TV provider login that includes ESPN. ESPN Unlimited starts at $31.99 a month.
Can I watch the Super Bowl on my phone?
Yes. NFL+ streams the game on phones and tablets, and the Disney+ and ESPN apps work on mobile too.
Where can I watch the Super Bowl outside the US?
NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries Super Bowl LXI in more than 200 markets outside the US and China. Local TV partners vary by country.
What time does Super Bowl coverage start?
Kickoff is 6:30 PM ET. Disney+ coverage for ESPN Unlimited subscribers starts at 11 AM ET on game day.
Where to watch the Super Bowl 2027? Tune to ESPN and ABC at 6:30 PM ET on Sunday, February 14, 2027, or stream it on Disney+, the ESPN app or NFL+. Test your antenna or app a few days early so you are ready for kickoff.