2026 Super Bowl: When, Which Channel, and How to Watch the Patriots-Seahawks Game?
The 60th season finale of the Super Bowl, the biggest organization in American football, will be played between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. The broadcast and viewing details for the match have been announced.
Super Bowl LX All Details Announced
The 60th season championship game of the NFL, Super Bowl LX, will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2026. The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will face off at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The kickoff time is set for 6:30 PM Eastern Time (ET).
Broadcast and Viewing Information
Super Bowl LX will be broadcast live on NBC. The Spanish-language broadcast will be on Telemundo. Various digital platforms will also livestream the game for viewers without a cable TV subscription.
The main digital platforms for those wanting to watch the game live are:
- Peacock: The game can be watched live on Peacock, NBC's official streaming platform. The platform's monthly fee starts at $10.99.
- DirecTV Stream: Access to NBC is available with the Entertainment package. The platform offers a 5-day free trial.
- NFL+: Subscribers to the NFL's official app, NFL+, can watch the game on their mobile devices.
- Hulu + Live TV: Hulu, which offers a live TV package, also includes NBC broadcasts.
In addition to platforms, local NBC broadcasts can also be watched for free using a TV antenna. However, due to an ongoing dispute between the Fubo platform and NBC, NBC channels are currently not available on Fubo.
Halftime Show and Other Performances
Bad Bunny, who holds the title of the world's most-listened-to artist, will perform the traditional Super Bowl halftime show. The performance is expected to begin around 8:00-8:30 PM Eastern Time, after the second quarter.
The national anthem and other traditional songs before the game will also be performed by famous names. Charlie Puth will sing the national anthem, Brandi Carlile will perform "America The Beautiful," and Coco Jones will perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing."
Tickets and Viewership Record Expectations
Super Bowl LX tickets have been made available for sale on third-party platforms such as StubHub and Gametime. Considering that last year's championship game was watched by 127 million people, a similar or even larger audience is expected this year. Such major sporting events also serve as an important testing ground for broadcasting technologies and digital platform capacities. Technologies like AI-powered personal assistants and social networks continue to shape the distribution and consumption habits of sports content.
Beyond being just a sporting event, the Super Bowl maintains its status as a global meeting point for the technology, entertainment, and advertising industries.
