Which broadcasters or streaming services besides Peacock are carrying Super Bowl LX and how do their access requirements differ?
Executive summary
NBC will carry Super Bowl LX on its broadcast network, which means the game is available over the air for free with an antenna and through any service that carries local NBC affiliates; Spanish‑language coverage airs on Telemundo (both OTA and on platforms that carry the channel) [1] [2]. Cord‑cutters also have multiple paid streaming alternatives beyond Peacock — notably Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream — while one usual carrier, Fubo, faces a carriage blackout of NBC channels that could block access for its subscribers unless resolved [3] [4] [5] [6].
1. NBC over the air: the baseline free option and where it matters
The headline distribution is NBC’s national broadcast, meaning anyone who can receive their local NBC station with a TV antenna can watch the Super Bowl at no cost, and those local NBC streams through apps or provider logins will carry the game [1] [7].
2. Peacock versus the rest: a paid streaming destination with tiered pricing
Peacock is NBCUniversal’s streaming home for the telecast and requires a Peacock subscription for streaming access; reporting lists Peacock Premium at $10.99/month and Premium Plus at $16.99/month, with the higher tier removing most ads [8] [9].
3. Live‑TV streaming bundles: Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream and similar
Major live‑TV services that include local NBC stations — such as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream (sometimes branded DirecTV) — are promoted as ways to stream the game because they carry NBC and/or Telemundo in most markets; these require ongoing subscriptions [3] [4] [5]. Some outlets note promotional free trials are often available from these services, but access depends on local channel lineups and subscription status [10].
4. The Fubo exception: carriage disputes can change availability
Fubo, which ordinarily carries NBCUniversal channels, is in a months‑long blackout with NBCUniversal at the time of reporting; unless that carriage dispute is settled before game day, Fubo customers may not be able to watch the Super Bowl on their service [6].
5. Spanish broadcasts: Telemundo and Universo — OTA and via providers
Spanish‑language coverage is being provided by Telemundo and Universo; Telemundo is available over the air in many markets (no fee via antenna) and on streaming platforms that include the network, so Spanish‑speaking viewers have parallel options though they may still need a subscription for certain streaming services [2] [4] [1].
6. International broadcasters: varied carriage and pay/free mixes
Outside the U.S., rights vary by country: Australia will use Seven Network with the U.S. feed and also make it available on Disney+ and ESPN there, France has M6 and beIN Sports, and Canadian viewers have options like TSN and CTV depending on local deals — each market has its own access rules and potential paywalls [11] [8].
7. Comparing access requirements succinctly
The simplest, cost‑free route is NBC or Telemundo over the air with an antenna [1]; Peacock requires a paid subscription with tier choices and ad differences [8]; live‑TV streaming services (Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream) require monthly subscriptions and depend on local channel carriage [3] [4] [5]; and Fubo’s access is currently uncertain because of an ongoing carriage dispute with NBCUniversal [6]. International viewers must consult local broadcasters (e.g., Seven/Disney+/ESPN in Australia, M6/beIN in France, TSN/CTV in Canada) for country‑specific access and pricing [11] [8].
8. Limits of available reporting and practical caveats
The reporting cataloged here lists many major U.S. streaming options and some international rights holders but does not provide an exhaustive list of every local affiliate, every platform’s exact regional channel lineup, or up‑to‑the‑minute carriage resolutions; consumers should verify their local NBC/Telemundo availability with their provider or antenna reception and check Fubo’s status ahead of game day [6] [1] [5].