How To Watch the Super Bowl in 2026
You need Peacock, Telemundo, or NBC to stream in high def
Jan 29, 2026 | Share 
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Super Bowl LX will be played in sunny Santa Clara, California, at Levi’s Stadium. But more than 100 million people are expected to tune in nationwide, from The City on a Hill in the east to Stumptown City in the Pacific Northwest.
Punk rock icons Green Day will lay down the groove in the pregame, and the Puerto Rican “King of Latin Trap” Bad Bunny will headline the halftime show.
Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m. Pacific Time, but you can catch Mr. Billie Joe Armstrong and the band starting 90 minutes earlier. Later on, you’ll hear from outstanding talents including Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile, and Coco Jones.
Whether you’re in it for the ads, the athletics, or the entertainment, it pays to get ready ahead of time.
How to watch Super Bowl LX
You can watch Super Bowl LX live on NBC, Telemundo, or UNIVERSO. You can watch over the air (if you have digital bunny ears), through your cable TV package, or on a variety of live tv streaming apps like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV. Fubo viewers will miss out, though, unless the streamer resolves a carrier dispute with NBCUniversal in time.
Either way, you can also catch all the action on Peacock on any of its tiers: Select, Premium, or Premium Plus.
If you just want to listen in or can get by with a smaller screen, try the NFL+ app or services like SiriusXM or Westwood One Sports.
What equipment do you need to stream the Super Bowl?
Unless you’re watching over the air, you’ll need a smart TV and a streaming device like a Chromecast, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or Apple TV to watch the big game.
If you have a live TV service from your cable internet provider, you can also use your provided streaming box (like a Xumo) or a standard cable box.
How to get a deal on Peacock through your home internet service
Two of the nation’s biggest internet providers, Spectrum and Xfinity, are offering savings on Peacock subscriptions. Both also offer self-installation if you’ve had the service at your address before, but it may take a day or two to get everything set up.
Get on it!
| Provider | The deal | Shop now |
|---|---|---|
| Spectrum TV customers get free access to HBO Max, Disney+, Hulu, Paramount+ and many other services for two years. | View Plans for Spectrum |
| Xfinity customers can add the StreamSaver bundle to get Apple TV, and Netflix and Peacock with ads for $30/mo. | View Plans for Xfinity |
Tips for optimizing your NFL streaming experience
If you’re looking forward to the next big game, the last thing you want is a spotty Wi-Fi connection. Nobody has time for a buffering error two seconds before a touchdown!
Test out your stream beforehand, and try the following troubleshooting measures if you run into issues.
Replace your router
An out-of-date router means slow speeds and occasional restarts. Vamp up your equipment with a router featuring the Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, or Wi-Fi 7 standard. See our best routers guide for recommendations.
Move your router
If your router’s shoved into a back closet or cabinet, the signal is going to have trouble making a connection with your TV. Put the router in a centralized place, such as your living room or wherever you’ll plan to watch your favorite team.
Test your speeds
A speed test is the stethoscope of your Wi-Fi network, letting you know whether you’re getting the bandwidth you’re paying for from your internet provider.
Can your connection keep up? Find out now.
We recommend a connection with at least 100Mbps of speed if you’re watching in 4K, but you can get away with less if you’re only streaming on one device or watching in standard definition.
Run speed tests regularly (and download our speed test app!) to make sure your Wi-Fi isn’t under the weather by game time.
Limit other devices
Sorry, kids, you don’t need to watch Frozen II for the 15th time if it means the parents might risk missing a game-clinching field goal.
When the big game is coming up, politely ask your children or roommates to cool it on excess app and browser usage—or kick everyone off the Wi-Fi using your router’s admin settings.
Author - Chili Palmer
Chili Palmer covers home tech services, with a special focus on understanding what families need and how they can stay connected on a budget. She handles internet access and affordability, breaking news, mobile services, and consumer trends. Chili’s work as a writer, reporter, and editor has appeared in publications including Telecompetitor, Utah Business, Idaho Business Review, Benton Institute for Broadband & Society, and Switchful.com.
Editor - Jessica Brooksby
Jessica loves bringing her passion for the written word and her love of tech into one space at HighSpeedInternet.com. She works with the team’s writers to revise strong, user-focused content so every reader can find the tech that works for them. Jessica has a bachelor’s degree in English from Utah Valley University and seven years of creative and editorial experience. Outside of work, she spends her time gaming, reading, painting, and buying an excessive amount of Legend of Zelda merchandise.
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