Super Bowl 2026 Start Time, Kickoff Time, Who’s Playing, and Where to Watch

Super Bowl 2026 (Super Bowl LX) kicks off Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. ET.

Who is playing in the Super Bowl

• Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots

What time does the Super Bowl start on Sunday

Most broadcasts start hours before kickoff with pregame coverage, but the game kickoff is 6:30 p.m. ET.

What channel is the Super Bowl on

In the U.S., the Super Bowl airs on the major national broadcast network that carries Sunday night pro football, with a Spanish-language simulcast also available in many markets.

Where to watch Super Bowl 2026

You have a few reliable options:

1. Free over-the-air TV (antenna)

   • If you can receive your local broadcast stations, this is usually the most stable “no buffering” way to watch live.

2. Cable or satellite

   • Available on the same broadcast channel carried in your lineup.

3. Streaming

   • The game streams live on the broadcast partner’s paid streaming service (often the easiest for phones, tablets, smart TVs).

   • It’s also commonly available through live TV streaming bundles that include your local broadcast channel.

4. Mobile/connected devices

   • There’s typically an official league-supported mobile option as well, depending on your device and subscription setup.

Peacock free trial (what to know)

For the streaming service that carries the game, free trials are usually not offered at this point, especially around major live events. Sometimes you can still get short trial access through third-party bundles or add-ons, but availability changes frequently and may not apply to live sports in every plan—so the safest move is to verify your plan includes live access before Sunday.

If you tell me whether you’re watching by antenna, cable, or streaming (and what device), I can recommend the simplest setup that won’t fail at kickoff.