what platforms are streaming the super bowl
For Super Bowl 2026 (Super Bowl LX), you’ve got a few main ways to stream it, especially in the U.S.
Main streaming platforms (U.S.)
These are the key platforms showing the game live in 2026:
- Peacock – Primary streaming home for the game in the U.S., since NBC has the broadcast rights.
- NBC / NBC Sports digital – If you have a pay‑TV login, you can stream via the NBC website or NBC Sports apps.
- Live TV streaming services that carry NBC (no traditional cable needed):
- DirecTV Stream
* Hulu + Live TV
* YouTube TV
* Sling TV (NBC available in select markets)
* Fubo (note some reports mention NBC carriage disputes, so availability may vary).
- NFL+ – Streams the game on mobile devices only in the U.S.
Some guides also note that Tubi may carry the game as a free streaming option, depending on rights and promotions.
Quick U.S. overview in table form
| Platform | Type | Super Bowl 2026 availability |
|---|---|---|
| Peacock | Standalone streaming | Yes – main streaming service for NBC’s Super Bowl feed. | [7][1][3][5]
| NBC / NBC Sports apps | Network apps | Yes, with eligible TV provider login. | [3]
| DirecTV Stream | Live TV streaming | Yes, carries NBC in many markets. | [7][1][5][3]
| Hulu + Live TV | Live TV streaming | Yes, includes NBC where available. | [1][5][7][3]
| YouTube TV | Live TV streaming | Yes, includes NBC where available. | [5][7][3]
| Sling TV | Live TV streaming | Yes, but NBC only in select regions. | [3][5]
| Fubo | Live TV streaming | Listed as an NBC option in some guides, though a contract dispute has affected NBC carriage. | [1][5]
| NFL+ | League streaming (mobile) | Yes, mobile devices only in the U.S. | [9][5][1][3]
| Tubi | Free streaming | May offer the game as a free stream depending on rights; check closer to kickoff. | [5]
Outside the U.S. (brief note)
Guides mention that:
- In the U.K. , Super Bowl 2026 is available on Sky Sports and other local broadcasters.
- In Canada , options include CTV, TSN, and DAZN.
- In Australia , you can watch for free on Seven/7mate/7plus.
Always double‑check in the week of the game, since streaming rights and carriage deals can shift slightly year to year.
Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.