There's a sneaky way to watch the Super Bowl 2026 for free

Seattle Seahawks fans cheers during the NFC Championship game against the Los Angeles Rams on January 25, 2026 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.
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The Super Bowl is here as New England Patriots take on Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara. The Patriots are seeking a seventh title and first since the departure of legendary quarterback Tom Brady and coach Bill Belichick, while the Seahawks are making a record-extending 12th appearance at the Super Bowl.

It’s set to be an intriguing contest between two of the best defences in the NFL, and fortunately, there is a way you can watch it for FREE.

That’s because Super Bowl 2026 will be shown for free in the UK, Australia and New Zealand:

Even better news, there are no messy sign-ups needed, just top-notch Super Bowl 2026 streams straight to your TV, mobile or tablet.

But, our favorite has to be this free-trial we've found in the United States so you can stream stream the Super Bowl FREE from anywhere with NordVPN (SAVE 70%).

Is there any free way of watching Super Bowl 2026 in the US and Canada?

Yes. Stream the biggest game of the year online with Peacock Premium ($10.99/month) — live kickoff, halftime show, plus full replays and highlights after the game.

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You can get Peacock included with a Walmart+ 30-day free trial (when the promo’s active). Time it right and you could stream Super Bowl LX at no cost.

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Perfect for catching every touchdown, commercial, and Lombardi Trophy moment.

🌎 Outside the US or in Canada?
Use NordVPN to access the free trial and stream like you’re stateside.

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When time does Super Bowl 2026 start?

The 2026 Super Bowl is scheduled to start at 6.30pm ET / 3.30pm PT / 11.30pm GMT on Sunday, February 8. That's 10.30am AEDT on Monday, February 9 in Australia.

Can I watch Super Bowl 2026 on my mobile?

Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser. For example, 5 in the UK.

You can also stay up-to-date with the latest NFL news and plays on the official social media channels on X/Twitter (@NFL), Instagram (@NFL), TikTok (@NFL) and YouTube (@NFL).

How will perform the Super Bowl 2026 half-time show?

This year the Super Bowl half-time show will be performed by 2026 Grammy Award winner Bad Bunny. The 31-year-old from Puerto Rico won Album of the Year for "Debí Tirar Más Fotos" and is set to perform some of his biggest hits. These are likely to include DÁKITI, Tití Me Preguntó and BAILE InoLVIDABLE.

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Adrian Back

Adrian is a freelance journalist and copywriter based in the UK. He’s written about sport for a vast range of publications including World Soccer Magazine, Newsweek, Yahoo, FourFourTwo and Red Bull. Although he has covered everything from the NBA Finals and French Open, to the London Olympics and Formula 1 in Abu Dhabi, his great passion remains football – a sport he could write and talk about all day long.

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