Super Bowl 2026 (Super Bowl LX) is airing on NBC in the United States, and you can still watch it for free in a few legal ways if you plan it right.

Quick Scoop

  • In the U.S., the game is on NBC ; any source that gives you NBC live will carry the Super Bowl broadcast.
  • With a TV antenna , you can watch NBC completely free over the air if NBC is available in your area.
  • Several streaming services that include NBC (like YouTube TV , Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream) are offering free trials , which can make the game effectively free if you cancel in time.
  • Outside the U.S., there are truly free streams on specific national channels:
    • U.K.: Channel 5 and also BBC coverage, both free-to-air.
* Australia: **7plus** streaming free.

* New Zealand: **TVNZ+** free stream.

Free options by situation

1. Watching in the U.S.

If you want “what channel is the Super Bowl on for free,” your most straightforward answer is:

  • Local NBC station via antenna
    • The game is on NBC, and over-the-air broadcasts are free if you can pick them up with a basic HD antenna.
* Example: Set up an indoor antenna, scan for channels, and tune to your local NBC just before kickoff.
  • Streaming with a free trial (still $0 if you cancel)
    • Services that carry NBC, like YouTube TV , often run free-trial promos (recently 10–21 days), which give you NBC and full Super Bowl coverage during the trial.
* DirecTV Stream and similar “skinny bundle” services sometimes offer shorter free trials (for example, 5 days) that still cover game day.

* You must enter payment details and cancel before the trial ends to avoid being charged.

Think of this as “NBC is the channel; the ‘free’ part comes from either an antenna or a temporary trial that includes NBC.”

2. Watching outside the U.S. (actually free channels)

In some countries, the Super Bowl is carried on free-to-air channels and free streaming platforms.

  • United Kingdom
    • Channel 5 shows the game free-to-air and offers a free stream on its website and app (often branded as 5 streaming).
* There’s also coverage on BBC, which is free-to-air domestically.
  • Australia
    • 7plus provides a free live stream of the Super Bowl.
  • New Zealand
    • TVNZ+ streams the Super Bowl for free.

People traveling abroad often combine these free services with a VPN to watch from elsewhere.

HTML table: free Super Bowl viewing options

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<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Location</th>
      <th>Channel / Service</th>
      <th>Truly Free?</th>
      <th>How It Works</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>USA</td>
      <td>NBC (over-the-air)</td>
      <td>Yes</td>
      <td>Use a TV antenna to pick up your local NBC station and watch the game in HD with no subscription.[web:1][web:6][web:7]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>USA</td>
      <td>YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream</td>
      <td>Yes, during trial</td>
      <td>Sign up for a free trial that includes NBC, watch the game, then cancel before the trial ends to avoid charges.[web:1][web:3][web:5]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>United Kingdom</td>
      <td>Channel 5 (TV + app)</td>
      <td>Yes</td>
      <td>Channel 5 carries the game free-to-air and offers a free live stream via its website and app.[web:3]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>United Kingdom</td>
      <td>BBC (TV)</td>
      <td>Yes</td>
      <td>BBC provides free domestic coverage of the Super Bowl on its broadcast channels.[web:9]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Australia</td>
      <td>7plus</td>
      <td>Yes</td>
      <td>7plus streams the Super Bowl live at no cost to viewers.[web:3][web:9]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>New Zealand</td>
      <td>TVNZ+</td>
      <td>Yes</td>
      <td>TVNZ+ offers a free live stream of the game.[web:3][web:9]</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

Mini FAQ

Is Peacock free for the Super Bowl?
No; Peacock carries the game but requires a paid subscription, though you might indirectly access it via certain promotions or bundles rather than as a free open channel.

What’s the simplest truly free way in the U.S.?
A basic HD antenna pointed at your local NBC tower is the most reliable no- login, no-trial method, as long as you’re in range.

Bottom note: Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.