US Streaming Options
The official US broadcast is on NBC and its streaming partner Peacock. A Peacock Premium subscription is required (starting at $10.99 / month or $109.99 / year).
- Peacock Premium – full live feed with ads and halftime show.
- YouTube TV – carries NBC with a 21‑day free trial.
- Hulu + Live TV – NBC included; 3‑day free trial, then $89.99 / month.
- Sling TV Blue – local NBC in most markets for $45.99 / month.
Free‑to‑Air in the UK, Australia & New Zealand
These regions broadcast the halftime show without a subscription.
- UK – Channel 5 streams live via the 5 platform.
- Australia – 7Mate and 7Plus provide free‑to‑air coverage.
- New Zealand – TVNZ Plus offers the live broadcast.
International Coverage Without a VPN
Many countries have local broadcasters that air the Super Bowl live, often with the halftime show.
- Africa (sub‑Saharan): ESPN holds rights across 40+ nations.
- Europe: DAZN streams the game in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Switzerland and more. RTL (Germany) and Polsat Sport (Poland) also carry it.
- Canada: DAZN and TSN broadcast the game.
- Caribbean: ESPN and Rush Sports.
- Middle East: Shahid streams in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Yemen and Iraq.
- South Korea: Coupang Play and MBC Sports+.
Using a VPN to Access Your Home Feed
If you are traveling or live in a region without free coverage, a VPN can make the US or UK streams appear as if you are browsing from those countries.
- Choose a reputable VPN (e.g., NordVPN, ExpressVPN).
- Connect to a server in the United States to watch via Peacock or NBC.
- Connect to a UK server for free Channel 5 streaming.
- Ensure the VPN offers fast, stable connections to avoid buffering during the live event.
Additional Tips for a Seamless Experience
• Start the VPN and streaming app 10‑15 minutes before kickoff to avoid login delays.
• Use a wired Ethernet connection or a strong Wi‑Fi signal.
• If you only want the halftime show, remember that most free‑to‑air channels will broadcast the entire game, so you may need to fast‑forward.
• For ad‑free viewing, consider an NFL Game Pass subscription (AU$0.99/NZ$0.99) which also provides on‑demand replays.