How to watch Super Bowl on Channel 5 (it's free)

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 08: A New England Patriots fan look son before Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium on February 08, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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You can watch the 2026 Super Bowl live on Channel 5, streaming for free, on February 8. The free stream includes pre-game, Bad Bunny halftime show, and every touchdown as Patriots v Seahawks grips NFL fans at Levi's Stadium.

Here's our full (and quick) guide to how to watch Super Bowl on Channel 5 (it's free)...

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How to watch Super Bowl on Channel 5 from anywhere

Channel 5 is only showing Super Bowl LX for free to fans in UK.

NFL lovers traveling or working outside the UK will need to use a VPN to access Channel 5's Super Bowl free stream.

There are lots of VPNs but NordVPNis the one you can rely on to unblock Channel 5 and stream the Super Bowl like a pro.... and you can save 70%.

It's super simple to use a VPN to watch Super Bowl on Channel 5.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting Canada and want to watch your free stream, you'd select 'UK'.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Channel 5, sign in, and watch the Super Bowl for free.

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How to watch Super Bowl 2026 on Channel 5 (it's free) — (Image credit: Channel 5)

What will Channel 5's Super Bowl coverage include?

Channel 5’s NFL: Big Game Night is live from San Francisco ahead of the Super Bowl LX kick-off at Levi’s Stadium.

Super Bowl TV hosts Dermot O’Leary and Troy Hawke will be joined by "big name NFL stars" to provide pitch side punditry and expert analysis throughout all four quarters of the Patriots vs Seahawks clash.

Channel 5 will also air live coverage of the half time show in full, Bad Bunny. The free stream will wrap up with post-match and the classic Lombardi Trophy lift.

Viewers will also get live reporting from the UK’s biggest official Super Bowl Watch Party.

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