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where can i watch punxsutawney phil

You can watch Punxsutawney Phil’s Groundhog Day prediction live and free online each year, plus on several TV and streaming outlets. Here’s the quick scoop tailored for 2026 and beyond.

Main ways to watch (2026)

  • VisitPA official livestream
    The state tourism site for Pennsylvania hosts a free live stream of Phil’s prediction from Gobbler’s Knob on Groundhog Day morning, typically starting around 6 a.m. ET with Phil emerging shortly after 7 a.m. ET.
  • PCN (Pennsylvania Cable Network) / PCN Select
    PCN offers exclusive coverage of the Groundhog Day celebration from Gobbler’s Knob, and for 2026 it’s available free via PCN Select starting at 6 a.m. ET.
* If you have cable in Pennsylvania, you can often watch it on the PCN channel.
* Outside PA, you can stream via their online PCN Select platform.

  • Major news livestreams (YouTube & sites)
    Large outlets often run live streams of the ceremony:

    • USA TODAY has streamed Phil’s prediction along with the performances and festivities.
* Local and regional stations (for example, CBS Philadelphia) run Groundhog Day live streams on YouTube covering Phil’s appearance at Gobbler’s Knob.

If you missed it live

  • Replay on news sites
    The same outlets that live stream (VisitPA, PCN, USA TODAY, local CBS affiliates) usually leave a replay or highlight clip on their site or YouTube channel after the ceremony.
  • YouTube search
    Searching something like “Groundhog Day 2026 Punxsutawney Phil full ceremony” or “Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow 2026” will surface official and news reuploads of the event.

Tiny bit of context (for fun)

Every February 2, thousands of people pack into Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to see America’s most famous groundhog issue his weather “forecast.” The tradition dates back to the late 19th century and has become a quirky, once-a-year spectacle that TV networks and streaming platforms are happy to turn into a full-blown live event.

If you want the most “official” stream, go with the Visit Pennsylvania livestream or PCN Select. For the most accessible, YouTube streams from big outlets are usually the easiest to watch on any device.

TL;DR:
Search for the Visit Pennsylvania livestream , PCN Select Groundhog Day coverage , or major news YouTube streams (like CBS Philadelphia or USA TODAY) on the morning of February 2, and you’ll be able to watch Punxsutawney Phil live from Gobbler’s Knob.

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